Ask Jason Photographer relted questions.

                                               

I am going to make time to be available to answer your questions as best I can regarding the business of photography, techniques, lighting, approach to all aspects of this fiercely competitive business.

Feel free to send me your questions. I’ll get to them as soon as I can offering my thoughts.

Model/ Dancer profiles and content.

Model and dancer profile and content require someone specialised to create just what "THE" agency's are looking for right now. Your pictures will need to be produced with "THE" look, their look.

Marketing yourself as a model or dancer? Agency representation and personal web based profiles are always going to be high on your to do list, you simply cannot market yourself without them.

Creating your own site and profile allows you to keep anyone looking at you a feel for where you are at right now, and your history.

Fashion buyers looking at new labels like to see consistency and development before they buy in, take something from this, market yourself with relevant and modern material.

Keep the content up to date and make use of video to showcase your showreel.

Great images are essential, in the case of dancers and increasingly models the videos are an important component to create a strong profile.

Here is a link to the website for professional dancer/ model Lee Bridgman click here

Below is a model profile video produced by me a few months ago.

A video BLOG is coming soon that will discuss model and dancer portfolio's separately and in more detail.

Video BLOG Episode 1, Hello Let's get going

A short intro, lets get going.

I am hoping the regular video entry's will be interesting for you the viewer.

It is my plan to take you on location give you an insight to my work and also be open to answer questions you may have.

Thanks for dropping by.

Location test shooting.

I prefer to see new locations in advance of working them.

The camera settings I use are a default, they give me an idea of shadows, how they fall, strength of natural light, at a given time in the day. 

I generally prefer to shoot higher shutter speeds rather than slow ones. The camera mode I use is AV.

Testing helps rule in or out what your going to be doing in your shooting schedule.

Clients often like to see these test shots to give them an idea of where your going creatively with their project/event.

Finding suitable locations can take a while, the test shots also confirm to me the type of equipment that will be needed on the day.

How long does it take to test shoot, minutes, your experience will tell you what's workable and importantly what's not.

Models.com Top 3 Models.

The world's top three models right now as defined by Models.com is....


3. Karlie Kloss [profile]



Photo: Steven Meisel for Vogue Italia December 2011

New York:Next Models NY
London: Next London
Paris:Next Paris
Milan:Next Milan
Copenhagen:2pm Model Management

Karlie Kloss for Pringle and Nina Ricci as well as Vogue Italia with Meisel and virtually every single significant runway in sight makes this tall and lean American a major must-have of the moment.

3. Anja Rubik [profile]



Photo: David Bailey for i-D Winter 2011

New York:Next Models NY
London:Next London
Paris:Next Paris
Milan:Next Milan
Barcelona:Traffic Models
Hamburg:MODELWERK
Berlin:seeDS management
Copenhagen:2pm Model Management

A long term must book for Chloe, former OTM notable Anja had a monster FW05 season in Paris and is still being lensed fitfully by Inez and Vinoodh while appearing religiously in Vogue/Bazaar. She rocks!

2. Joan Smalls [profile]


Photo: Steven Meisel for Vogue Italia March 2012

New York:IMG
London:IMG London

A massive show season... unmatched editorial demand and major campaign interest marks Ms Smalls as THE early breakout star of the FW 10 season.

2. Natasha Poly [profile]

Photo: Willy Vanderperre for i-D August 2011

New York:Women Model Management
London:Select Model Management
Milan:Women Milan
Barcelona:Traffic Models
Hamburg:Mega Model Agency
Gothenburg:Modellink
Paris:Women Paris
Copenhagen:Scoop Models

Natasha bolted away from the FW 04 pack as the girl of that season with the continued support of French Vogue. Now as the multi-product face of Gucci, she's finally evolved into that lucrative must-book she was always meant to be.

1. Lara Stone [profile]


Photo: Mert & Marcus for Calvin Klein F/W 11


New York:IMG
London:IMG London
Paris:IMG Paris
Milan:IMG Milano
Sydney:Priscilla's Model Management

And they said it would never happen in our lifetime... namely a model who is a cultural sensation...But Ms. Stone is that rare model who sells not only campaign product but moves covers (see Interview, Love, W, Vogue Paris) inspires designers (see Marc Jacobs for Vuitton SS 10) and confirms that a compelling personality makes fashion all that more vivid and dynamic.

So... the top three is held by five.

For people new to the industry the reason this article is posted in this way is not only to show the rankings but also who is connected with who.

Each agency is like a family, so one's success is also another's.

Every one has their part to play, including the photographer in developing and being successful.

Also worth reading: TOP Model earners.

Richest Supermodels, Vogue UK Story.

The richest supermodels right now, as reported by Vogue UK is...

GISELE has been named the world's richest supermodel for the sixth consecutive year, according to Forbes' annual chart.



Photo Inez van Lamsweerde and Vinoodh Matadin

The Brazilian beauty, who is one of seven Victoria Secret Angels to make the list of 10, has reportedly made earnings of $45 million (£28.9 million) in the past 12 months - thanks to lucrative endorsement deals with Espirit, Pantene, Versace, as well as her Ipanema flip-flop line.

Following Gisele's lead is

2) Kate Moss with earnings of $9.2 million (£5.91 million), then
3) Natalia Vodianova in third place with $8.6 million (£5.5 million),

4) Adriana Lima at number four with $7.3 million (£4.6 million),
5) Doutzen Kroes at five with $6.9 million (£4.4 million).

6. Alessandra Ambrosio - $6.6 million (£4.2 million)  

7. Miranda Kerr - $4 million (£2.5 million)
8. Lara Stone - $3.8 million (£2.4 million)
9. Carolyn Murphy - $3.5 million (£2.2 million)
10. Candice Swanepoel - $3.1 million (£1.9 million)

SO
That's the model high earners, from my conversations with models starting out on a top level career the life experience and travel is the big draw.


Original post link http://www.vogue.co.uk/news/2012/06/15/forbes-richest-supermodels---gisele-and-kate-moss

Photographers gear, buy what you need.

Photographers gear, buy what you need. There is so much you can choose from, choosing what you need is not an easy decision, spend wisely.

Choosing the wrong equipment for sure will cost you again further down the line, nothing good is cheap in this game

Buy what you need, if you are unsure try RENTAL first.

In the UK and USA Calumet provide an excellent rental services, at the time of posting they will deduct the rental if you then decide to buy that item after the rental. Check this out.

A summary of the equipment you will likely need.

Body and Lens buy the best you can afford, the lens is critical I would always recommend the L or pro series lens. Avoid cheap glass, you really need the best lens as they will likely stay with you from body to body.

If you need external flash get it off camera, I have a bracket like the press use.

Grey card, get into using a custom white balance to help create natural tones,

Reflectors,  silver/ white and gold/ white, bigger the better.

Printer, the Epson R3000 is very good to A3+  You need to proof your work, choose a suitable print profile in your workflow.

Screen calibration, either do this manually with the help of a test file and print from someone like peak-imaging or with a calibration device. Some screens display slightly blue caution adjusting for the screen, print a sample.

Software, I work between Adobe Camera RAW and Photoshop CS5, industry standard.

Print paper, I use the Calumet Brillant Lustre paper (10x15) for most test printing.

This list is for general photography, as you get deeper into your given area you will need other equipment, master this group and your on track.

Experience will bring you the best results so don't get bogged down in the gear side, keep it simple to start with, enjoy more.

Good luck.

www.calumetphoto.co.uk Manchester number +44(0) 161 274 0500 the store is worth a visit, else give them a call, very friendly and experienced.