Response to the Politics of Fashion Photography Part 14 the Fashion Stylist
On occasion I get responses to my blog posts that merit their own posting. I felt that John Fisher’s response to the Politics of Fashion Photography Part 14 the Stylist, was worthwhile in doing so....
View ArticleThe Stylist – Your Eyes and Ears of the Fashion Industry – Part 2
You might know them as a Stylist, Photo Stylist, Fashion Stylist, Fashion Editor, Fashion Coordinator or Accessory Stylist - But what is their function
View ArticleThe Politics of Fashion Photography Part 16-Do You Know When to Shoot?
Do you know when to do a fashion shoot? This is a vitally important issue. Because if you do not know when to shoot your fashion story, chances are you won’t get the stylist, model, hair, make up...
View ArticleModel Casting
Getting the appropriate model for your project can be very challenging - Finding great talent is not an easy task - Few tips for all fashion and beauty photographers
View ArticleWhat’s the Score? Marketing-13 Talent-7
It is becoming more evident to me, the longer I am in this business, that it has become more of a marketing game than that of talent, for those wishing to succeed in any "Artistic" venture.
View ArticleThe Politics of Fashion Photography Part 19 – Do You Know Your Designers?
Have you heard of Gareth Pugh, Manish Arora, Jantaminiau, Haider Ackermann, Alexander Wang, Iris van Herpen, Pedro Lourenço, Maxime Simoens… ? If you don’t know these designers and are intent on...
View ArticleHow did they Get that Top Model for that Fashion Magazine? The Casting...
You are looking at fashion magazines and you are wondering how did they get that Top Model for that issue - Casting Director might be the answer
View ArticleThe Politics of Fashion Photography Part 21 Choose Your Camp and Choose it Well
All © Apply So you have set your goal… You have decided that the magazine you wish to work for is… Well what ever that magazine is, will be a decision you will have to live with for several years,...
View ArticleThe Politics of Fashion Photography Part 24 Model Agencies
There are some interesting adages one might wish to use in describing relationships with model agencies. I have dealt with all of them and the one thing I can say is this; It is not so much the model...
View ArticleThe importance of Networking in the Fashion Photography Business
In this constantly evolving fashion industry and fashion photography business like so many out there, things change so rapidly that if you are not on the train, you won't get on the train unless you...
View ArticleBeing the Same is the New Original
I would go as far as to say, that being different and original is no longer an asset, but a major hindrance to success...
View ArticleOne Line of Advice Part 1 Photos Not Necessary
Not sure if I will continue this "One Line of Advice" series, but here goes my 1st Line of Advice...
View ArticleThe Politics of Fashion Photography Part 26 How Many Calls are Too Many Calls
How Many Calls are Too Many Calls? I guess it all comes down to where you are and which culture you are dealing with...
View ArticleThe Politics of Fashion Photography Part 27 There is the One Percent and then...
The Fashion, Fashion Photography, Music, Film and Entertainment Industries in general are probably the most ferociously guarded, fought to maintain and difficult to succeed in...
View ArticleThe Politics Of Fashion Photography Part 28 One Bad Day Equals a Lifetime
Just one very short and succinct bit of advice. At all costs try to always be on your best behavior, because as Karl Lagerfeld so aptly said...
View ArticleThe Politics of Fashion Photography Part 29 Did I Read You Right? This is MY...
Man, talk about how NOT to get a job in this business. I really think those of you who are seriously considering getting in to this business of fashion, hair, make-up, styling, set design, modelling...
View ArticleMy Live and Learn Moment 1
One of my many live and learn moments I have personally experienced-Not sure if their will be a number 2 but here goes
View ArticleMy Live And Learn Moment 2 If You Are Going to Be Late Tell the Person
Don't you just hate it when you have a meeting and the person doesn't even inform you of their being late
View ArticleThe Politics of Fashion Photography Part 30 The New Order of Disorder
A Fashion Photographer was generally hired to capture images of men, woman and children adorned in this seasons most or least captivating clothing
View ArticleMy Live and Learn Moment 3 Do Not Name Drop
Don't mention who you know until you know who you are sitting in front of. It might blow up in your face!
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