Learning Photography
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Quality models, makeup and clothing completely make the shoot. We often joke that anyone could show up at a Vogue shoot and get some great pics with an iphone. That's not 100% true, but mostly.
It is the team that will make the difference and the ability of the photog to assemble the team that matters (that includes budget, talent, etc.). Why I am not shooting for Vogue ;-)
But keep it in mind. I won't shoot w/o a mua these days and try not to w/o a stylist. A year ago I'd do anything. Hiring/finding a quality model and mua will put your portfolio years ahead of the pack.
Meetups.com are really the fastest way to learn w/o spending ridiculous amounts for workshops. Then practice, practice, practice.
I have a library of lighting diagrams I made to analyze photos I liked. Same thing with poses. There are great books out there that will get you started, too.
- very true, and pretty much what my mentors have told me
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- very true, and pretty much what my mentors have told me