Shooting Models: Tips, Techniques, & Testimony from Both Sides of the Camera

The most lucrative genres of photography--editorial, fashion, beauty and advertising--all depend on great, original sessions with models; and what makes a good photographer great is doing it consistently, time after time. Meanwhile, photographers always need models who will be professional, creative, and easy to work with. With SHOOTING MODELS, photographers and models alike will learn the key skills to help them advance in the business. In this book, top model Franki Falkow and pro photographer Adam Duckworth collaborate to cover all the bases, from booking models to lighting technique. Breaking the process down into logical steps ensures that your results will be stunning, and it will be an experience you'll repeat time and again. You'll learn to understand the model/photographer dynamic and how to run a smooth and productive shoot; you'll learn how to create a professional portfolio that will impress editors, agencies and clients alike; and you'll learn to marry technical expertise with the "soft skills" to yield shots that connect with an audience.