Model and Talent or Fashion and Beauty Photography?

MODEL & TALENT TIP #2

Model & Talent Photography is actually a sub-specialty of the Fashion & Beauty discipline in that all the same photographic techniques are used for both.  However, the difference lies in the focus of attention and the end use.  When making fashion or beauty photographs, the photographer is ultimately trying to sell clothes or beauty products for a client, or to highlight new fashion designs in a magazine spread using professional models.  Sometimes a client is after an overall mood using well known or controversial talent, but most of the time the clothes come first…to the point that, sometimes, the model’s face is not even visible in the picture.  On the other hand, Model & Talent Photography is strictly focused on showing off the abilities of aspiring models or talent for the purpose of securing representation and work for them in the Fashion or Entertainment Industries.  This photography approach requires outfits or “looks” to be current, however not overstated or too trendy, in order to keep the attention on the performance of the model or talent.  Model & Talent photographs are packaged both in a portfolio book for in-person presentations and a portfolio website for promotion to agents, clients and magazines via the internet.

Empire West Studios – Model & Talent Photography

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