Monday, December 26, 2011

WOW Share! 07: "Working With Models" - Mark Wallace/AdoramaTV




Watch This on YouTube!
Fantastic video, a must see for all model photographers!
Check out other WOW Shares! [HERE]

What do I do on Skin Retouching...?

Skin Retouching

What do I do on skin retouching? I don’t follow a specific technique or read any tutorials (yet) that was taught or anything like that, but I just whatever is necessary to getting a photo to giving me what I’m looking for in my selected photos that was passed over to final level of processing. The final level of overall processing is skin retouching and I retouch the skin on Photoshop CS5. I learned the basics photo enhancement in college in photo enhancement class I took, but I was already somewhat comfortable with photoshop as I casually used it for about 10 years. Since I started doing model photography all I do in skin retouching is use the “Healing Brush,” and all options in healing brush, but rarely use the patch tool and I’m new to using content aware option with the healing brush.

Friday, December 23, 2011

I was featured in Jared Polin-FroKnowsPhoto.com's Video Critique!




I honestly feel very, very honored for being featured into Jared video, thanks Jared made my day and new year to come!


Photo Featured

Note as you may be able to tell, I edited out the black part that Jared mentioned in his video.

H.Love Photo Set Completed!




Check out large slideshow here

(Note duplicates are in the set for educational purposes to show the differences in post processing)

Monday, December 19, 2011

Model Photoshoot PREVIEW!: Aya Stam

Credits
Photographer: Chris Adval MM#: 2175015


My TOP 5 Most Wanted Lenses - on a Budget

I did some massive research into 3rd party lenses and some were good for the prices with the quality of image they provide, but some lenses that were 1st party was still a good budget (low) prices I thought wasn't worth to go 3rd party, such as $50-$100 difference. Just note this observation is purely from research, no hands-on and experience of the lenses I'm recommending.


Thursday, December 15, 2011

CASTING CALL: Morgantown's ALL DAY TF Shoot! - Jan. 15th 2012


This is the third stop on my tour around PA doing TF shoots. I'm heading to Morgantown for an all day shoot and shooting in the streets of Morgantown and/or indoors shooting with a pool table! 

Monday, December 12, 2011

Model Photoshoot PREVIEW!: Candi Dahlia

Credits
Photographer: Chris Adval MM#: 2175015




Jargon 06: Lifestyle, Documentary and Editorial Photography

I've done some a little research that I thought would be interesting to share with my regular readers. 


Lifestyle Photography: A good example of Lifestyle photography would be a Calvin Klein print advertisement. Where some portrays this type of photography. This is somewhat semi-candid type of photography where being posed is not what you want to see and show as a photographer, the best photos are the very natural but not too realistic looking and adding a tiny bit of fantasy to the photo. And what I mean by that is as you see the samples below you do not see unattractive people in the shots at all. More details can be found in the link.

Experienced Photographers are Automatically Good Photographers?

Simply no.... Because experience generally would increase overall general skills of a person in pretty much any field, if done right and somewhat guided. A photographer can shoot for whatever amount of time, like 10 years, and another photographer could have only a few months of experience and in many times I've seen the least experienced photographer would have higher quality work than the one whom is more experienced.

Friday, December 9, 2011

CASTING CALL: Print Advertising Portfolio Shoot

One of my primary goals as a model photographer is to have a specialty in advertising photography just because I love and passionate about advertising photography and I have business interests in them as well.

I'm will to work with anyone interested, but the catch is you provide the wardrobe clothing. i.e. Nike advertising shoot, we would need all wardrobe have the nike logo. And I require all models interested in working TF with me to go through my process if you're serious and value my work you'll read this casting call entirely and go through the processes necessary to make a great TF shoot.


CASTING CALL: FOR ABOUT ANYONE!
Makeup Artist, Wardrobe Stylist, Hair Stylist, Female/Male Models, Body Painter, Artist/Painter, and Clothing Designer


CLICK HERE FOR STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS OF MY PROCESS


CONTACT:
Phone: (570) 871-0504 (Standard Business Hours 9AM to 5PM Monday to Friday) or text anytime...


EMAIL: Chris@ChrisAdval.com - Subject Line: Print Advertising Portfolio Shoot
Skype: Chris.Adval
Facebook: www.FB.ChrisAdval.com

Sunday, November 20, 2011

Do I Pay Models?

I will pay models only with the following criteria...
  1. If they have been published in a well known print publication within the past 6-12 months... I will pay a model with this criteria....
  2. If model is posing implied or/and nude, or/and bikini/lingerie ... 
  3. If I'm recruiting models for a commercial shoot, but generally as an industry standards commercial shoots relay on only agency models.
  4. Has a fantastic portfolio.



Tuesday, November 15, 2011

CASTING CALL: Harrisburg's ALL DAY Street Shoot!


This is the second stop on my tour around PA doing TF Street shoots
I'm heading to Harrisburg for an all day shoot and shooting in the streets of Harrisburg!

This event is officially sponsoring Glam On Demand to providing a great service and deals of makeup to any models interested and EXCLUSIVELY for this event only! FOR ONLY $10 for professional makeup service (traditional application, no airbrush) and for an additional $10 hair styling on the day of the shoot. If interested in this deal you must be able reserve the below date and time slots BEFORE THE END OF DECEMBER 2011!

Monday, November 14, 2011

CASTING CALL: December Studio Shooting w/ Professional Makeup Artist!

CASTING CALL 4 MODELS! (willing to travel to Hazleton, PA)

I'm looking for models to book (TF) for the month of December...
Booking starts now and ends at the end of November. These shoots will include PROFESSIONAL Makeup by Ashly Lynn and these shoots are only open for the weekends for December for the shoots with me and MUA Ashly Lynn.

Why do I work for trade? - and - Portfolio Goals

Many photographers would love to get paid, and some don't care because its just a hobby. Myself personally I would love to get paid, but right now I have very specific goals for my portfolio that I have yet met and may not meet for at least another 2-3 years if I don't pay any models. If I pay models I'll cut my time in half or even more...unfortunately, because that money could go to other areas that are as or more important like equipment, advertising, etc... 

Sunday, November 13, 2011

Chris Adval's 2012 Trade Shooting PA Tour!

As you may already know I'm having an all day shoot in philly on December 2nd, and I've seen some other models in the PA Network on facebook asking for some TF work in other cities thats a bit too far for me to travel for me for one single shoot for one model. I've decided to look into other cities around PA where I could travel to and network with local models in those big cities like Philly, Pittsburgh, etc...  If you're serious about me shooting you and you cannot afford to travel to me ever (Hazleton, PA) I can come to your town if you demand it! And if you really want me to come and shoot you in your area help me network with fellow models in your local area, I need at least 4 additional models (total of 5 including yourself). This is for now, only for PA. Then I'll move onto other states that is 3-5 hour driving distance radius of me. 

Model Photographer Tip 03: Get in with your Branding!

[This article can work for any photographer]

Starting up a Photography Business? Or even if you’re planning to open a photography business in the future?

While you’re still working on perfecting your photography skills and building up your equipment lineup, start marketing and branding with the following…

Sunday, November 6, 2011

What is my Art in my Artistic mind!?

I am a unique type of photographer... of course as you should know I specialize in model photography, but with a more focus in commercial advertising. 

My Art is...

Wednesday, November 2, 2011

Casting Call: Philly's All Day Street Shoot!

MM Casting Call
I'm heading to Philly for an all day shoot and shooting in the streets of Philly!


LOCATION: Philadelphia, PA
TIME: ALL DAY! Reserve an hour or more (depending) from 8AM to 5PM
DATE: December 2nd, 2011
MODEL GENDER: MALE or FEMALE (preferable FEMALE)


Concepts/Wardrobe (depending on your wardrobe, as you provide the wardrobe)
Punk
Bikini
(Sexy) Professional clothing


If you're one of the following you may contact me for opportunity to join this production of all day shooting...

Makeup Artist/Body Painter
Hair Stylist
Photo Assistant
Wardrobe Stylist/Clothing Designer
Videographer (need you're own equipment)




If you're one (or more) of the above I have TF/Test shoot slots open for the day for you as you can either reserve a one hour shoot with a specific model(s) or shoot all day with me to learn and get the experience. 


*NOTE: If weather is schedule to be bad on December 2nd it may be re-scheduled to December 3rd or December 4th...


CONTACT:
Phone: (570) 871-0504 (Standard Business Hours 9AM to 5PM Monday to Friday)
or text anytime...


EMAIL: Chris@ChrisAdval.com - Subject Line: Philly's All Day Shoot
Skype: Chris.Adval
Facebook: www.FB.ChrisAdval.com

Saturday, October 29, 2011

Rebecca Jayne COMPLETE!



Check out Rebecca Jayne's set [HERE]

FF vs. TF - FOR FREE vs. TRADE FOR...


(Note: This is not saying paid/paying gigs are bad, but this is an article between "FREE FREE" vs. TF, nothing more...)


What is FF? It’s FOR FREE… do people ever do it? Honestly…No not really. Some photographers may seem like they’re doing it but the smart ones know they’re not literally doing FF without getting anything in return, especially established professional photographers. Even if it’s a business/marketing tactic of doing FF it is still classified a TF.

Thursday, October 27, 2011

CASTING CALL 4 MODELS! 
(willing to travel to Hazleton, PA)


I'm looking for models to book (TF) for the month of December...
Booking starts now and ends at the end of November. These shoots will include PROFESSIONAL Makeup by Ashly Lynn and these shoots are only open for the weekends for December for the shoots with me and MUA Ashly Lynn.


The concepts are any on my concept lists and open casting calls. If you're a model that is interested in this and have never shot with me please go to - http://www.main.chrisadval.com/2011/07/interested-in-modeling.html and those who have shot with me you should have my number just text me and read the concept lists/open casting calls.


Concepts List: here - http://www.main.chrisadval.com/p/casting-calls-index.html 
Open Casting Calls: http://www.main.chrisadval.com/2011/06/chris-advals-universal-concepts.html


To others that are not models (Hair Stylist, Wardrobe Stylist, and Body Painter) please just contact me at one of the follow contact methods you feel is best for you and we'll arrange some TF work with these shoots in December.


Contact:
Facebook: www.FB.ChrisAdval.com
Skype: Chris.Adval
EMAIL: Chris@ChrisAdval.com
Phone Number: (570) 871-0504 (Standard Business Hours 9AM to 5PM Monday to Friday) or text anytime.

Sneak Peak: H. Love


She's not a model, nor has any interest in modeling, she's a friend helping me build my portfolio... ;-)

Monday, October 10, 2011

Chris Adval's Photobooth Oct 15th Luzerne County Community College


Check it out guys anyone is welcomed but cover fee of $2 to the craft festival. All other details about the booth is on the image flyer to the left of this post.

Friday, October 7, 2011

No Such Thing as Quality Standards or Rules in the Photography World?

Many photographers think there are no rules or quality standards in photography... DEAD WRONG! Here is the only few exceptions...

  1. You are a fine art photographer
    • Not all of the time and depends on what kind of fine art photographer, are you a fine art photographer trying to appeal to specific type of audiences? If not and you just want to do your own thing then don't worry about any rules or set quality standards.
  2. You are a student or in the early learning stages of your photography journey
    • If you yet to understand and master your camera this means you're still in this stage.
    • If your goals is to be only a hobbyist.
  3. You are serious/advanced Hobbyist
    • And with no goals in the future to become a professional/open a photography business.

So this rule only applies to those who want to start their own photography business of any sorts.

Why there are standards and What are the standards..? e.g.

Thursday, October 6, 2011

Facebook Group: Photography Pennsylvania Network

As you guys may already know I take networking pretty serious so I made a group on facebook for fellow Photographers , Models, MUAs, Wardrobe Stylists, Hair Stylists - any level, pro or amateur, heck anyone who's interested in photography pretty much!


URL: https://www.facebook.com/groups/230302853694516/


Check it out! 
Group Description: A group designed to NETWORK.... IN PERSON!!!  (in the photography world, in Pennsylvania)


As well sharing each other's work, activities, websites, articles, blogs, social media, casting calls, travel notices, and anything that relates to networking in person with people in the photography world from newbies to pros looking to be involved in the photography world... Any type of photography, but primarily most focused in model photography.


Currently this is an open group, so expect heavy admin moderation on spam. Spam meaning continues messages of the same messages, or messages with dead links, messages to suspicious websites. Please don't post links that prompt downloads, it will be deleted.  


Advertising services is okay if its related to photography or directed to photographers, just keep in mind of spam (can't post the same ad post more than once in a 24hour period).


Please don't post contests, sweepstakes, etc... they're too tricky too tell if they are legit. So keep them off or I'll delete them.


Please don't post meetup groups that require cash investments from anyone, if they are it'll be okay only if you're meeting at a private venue like bar... but asking for cash just to be around you or/and meet you... no, not allowed. 

CASTING CALL for: Environmental Portrait Day and Night Experiment & Challenge

Concept: Trying to have the ability to capture mostly at night time using both only ambient lighting and artificial lighting using a model with the environment. Goal is to find a hot spot, and heavily pre-plan on what we're all doing before being on the spot. The Challenge will be 10min per spot, from setup, shooting, and "un-setup." Spots will be chosen before pre-planning start to enable us to complete the time challenge. Everything will be video recorded for educational and entertainment purposes.

Location: I'm willing to travel pretty much anywhere in the north eastern area of Pennsylvania (NEPA) and maybe to the south east of PA as well. My location I'm coming from is Hazleton, PA Zip: 18201

Possible Locations I want to shoot would be urban areas ("alleyway looking") such as philly, Wilkes-Barre, Scranton, etc.


Dates: NONE (This is a continuous project of multiple shoots)

Compensation: TF

CASTING CALL for the Following...
(for one specific shoot, but this experimental shoot will be a series of shoots)

  1. Female and/or Male Model
    • Wardrobe (you provide) self-provided (unless told)
    • Makeup MAYBE
    • About any style of modeling (no parts modeling); mostly glamour/implieds, fashion, catalog, conceptual/acting, and alternative.
    • [Click here if you're interested]
  2. Makeup Artist - All or one of the following is needed
    • "Natural"
    • High Fashion
    • Special Effects
    • Body Paint
  3. Wardrobe Stylist/Clothing Designer (if you can provide wardrobe one or all of the following)
    • High Fashion - Modern
    • Modern Corsets
    • Modern Fitting Jeans (Ultra Tight)
  4. Photographer Assistants
    • Knowledge and understanding of Light and Lighting equipment, more specifically in using speedlights.
    • If you have any speedlights that is either Canon or Yungro to use during the shoot
    • Carrying and holding lighting and other equipment
    • Possibly carrying around ladder for certain conceptual/environmental shoot locations
  5. Videographer
    • Document activities either with camera I provide or your own
At any time you're interested in participating in any of the casting calls or have questions about them contact me at one of the following methods...

Skype: Chris.Adval

If you're a model and you're interested in a TF casting call please [Click Here] for details.

    Wednesday, October 5, 2011

    Models and Photographers Tips 07: What do I Look for in Choosing a Freelance Model to Hire…?

    Models and Photographers Tips 07

    What do I Look for in Choosing a Freelance Model to Hire…?

    I’m a very rational and logical spender, generally… so you won’t find me impulse buying unless you put me into a B&H or Adorama store where I have the feel of need of buying everything I see pretty much… I already have over a $100,000 worth of wish lists for B&H, but I have researched the products before adding them to my wish lists and I know how I would use them for certain purposes…

    Sunday, October 2, 2011

    Models and Photographers Tips 06: The Importance of Having a Solid Brand Foundation

    Models and Photographers Tips 06
    The Importance of Having a Solid Brand Foundation

    The importance of having a solid brand foundation when starting up a brand of your own as a photographer. If you've already started one its okay, you can reboot your brand with the following tips.

    If you’re confident enough to start your own photography business or you know you will be starting and running your own photography business you need to build yourself as a brand. And it’s not as simple as it sounds; you need to understand, have short/long term goals, and be very consistent. Meaning when you are building a solid foundation of start up brand it is extremely necessary you avoid as many weak points as much as you possibly can… but how to avoid those weak points from being taken advantage of in the near or far future of the brand’s lifespan?

    Friday, September 30, 2011

    Jargon 05: What is TF?

    What is TF?

    TF generally stands for “TRADE FOR…” or “TIME FOR…” and you fill in the blank with the following...

    Saturday, September 17, 2011

    Photographer to Models Tips 10: Paying a Photographer vs. Trading (TF) w/ a Photographer... Does it matter to you as a Model?

    For model portfolio shoots... Does it matter? Yes, BIG Time!

    It really depends on what you want from the photographer, your goals as a model, and time frame you want those photos from the project you're trying to complete. For example, if you want a very specific look, concept, and time frame you want that in your portfolio as a model that can happen and you have two options: Pay a Photographer or get it on TF.

    Need Assistance on Marketing Your Brand(s)?

    Are you a model photographer or model?

    Hire me as your Marketing Manager of your career, or get a consulting session today with me!

    If you need consultation for marketing I am the one to help guide you to the proper strategies for the areas I specialize in.

    My Specialties are...

    Gender Demographic: Male
    Age Demographic: Primary: 18-35
    Product Placement
    Content Creation to the demographics
    Social Media
    Advertising


    Specialty (but not limited to) Industries: Model Photography, and Modeling.
    My Consultation Rates: start at $30 per hour, but may vary depending on subject matter.
    Marketing Management Rates: varies project to project, I can work on specific projects assigned or manage the all of the marketing aspects of your brand.


    Interested?

    Contact me at Service@ChrisAdval.biz

    Wednesday, September 14, 2011

    WOW Share! 06: "How Much Should I Charge?" - Mark Wallace/AdoramaTV


    I watched the video and I learned a lot even thought I already have a pricing model, but now I can redevelop it to be better. Check out the video and I am sure you will learn a lot! Thanks Mark Wallace , SnapFactory and AdoramaTV!

    Model Tips to prepping for a shoot with ME...

    These tips are very common sense but I have to say it to ensure you don't forget as "most models" would easily forget a lot of things without a constant reminder like myself or a manager would be doing but in the freelance world of modeling there is rarely a manager around. Note this is only a guideline (for TF work, required for model I'm paying) of tips of prepping yourself as the model and shooting for me, not required, this is to ensure the best possible photos are taken and to reduce as much as possible post production time.


    Wednesday, September 7, 2011

    What do I look for in an MUA portfolio?

    Not just me... but a smart photographer who's looking to hire a freelance MUA or an actual employee these tips should apply to.

    As a model photographer, I want to see in a MUA's portfolio that's targeted to me (model photographer):

    Sunday, August 28, 2011

    Ash Amore COMPLETE!



    Models and Photographers Tips 05: Freelance Model Photography Safety Tips

    Disclaimer: I'm NOT a professional; these are my opinions and my opinions only and based on my own experiences in model photography. I am NOT a professional writer, these written format pieces are meant for purely and primarily shared knowledge from my experiences as a model photographer. It is not my intent to have a perfectly written article, if you don't like my writing please report this article to the nearest college to make corrects (or yourselves) and send those corrections at Chris@ChrisAdval.com and I'll make those changes if they do not interfere with the content. My focus is to give the content as soon as possible by any means instead of not giving the content at all (tips). Again I am not a great writer but I get my points across. The following tips are NOT meant for everyone for every situation, take the tips that you know that would work for YOU and anyway you choose. This is only a guide of tips, not strict rules that every or all persons should follow, these tips are meant for serious, business aware and pro-efficient people.

    Models and Photographers Tips 05: Freelance Model Photography Safety Tips

    Safety Tips for working in the freelance world of Model Photography.

    When meeting with a person you have met online, such as Model Mayhem, ensure to properly research the person of interest you are interested in working with. Anyone, no exceptions to models, photographers, makeup artist, hair stylists, etc. anyone on model mayhem this applies.

    Tip/Rule #1: Check their portfolio, not just on model mayhem, website(s), flickr, social media pages. Check facebook account page, fanpage, and see how many friends or LIKEs they have, the less numbers the more likely they are a fake.
    Reason: Some people online may steal images and create model mayhem pages with those stolen images.

    Monday, August 22, 2011

    Ilya COMPLETE!






    Photographer to Models Tips: What Makes or Breaks a Model’s Success? PART 4: Photography Knowledge


    Disclaimer: I'm NOT a professional; these are my opinions and my opinions only and based on my own experiences in model photography. I am NOT a professional writer, these written format pieces are meant for purely and primarily shared knowledge from my experiences as a model photographer. It is not my intent to have a perfectly written article, if you don't like my writing please report this article to the nearest college to make corrects (or yourselves) and send those corrections at Chris@ChrisAdval.com and I'll make those changes if they do not interfere with the content. My focus is to give the content as soon as possible by any means instead of not giving the content at all (tips). Again I am not a great writer but I get my points across. The following tips are NOT meant for everyone for every situation, take the tips that you know that would work for YOU and anyway you choose. This is only a guide of tips, not strict rules that every or all persons should follow, these tips are meant for serious, business aware and pro-efficient people.

     This article is a continuation from the "What Makes or Breaks a Model’s Success?" articles.
    This is PART 4 - Photography Knowledge and Artistic Eye to make a good and educated judgment of yourself in the work you’ve helped create.

    This is important because at first when starting out you will not have an idea of what good, bad, amazing, or the like in the quality differences in model photography or photography in general. I would give you examples, but that would cause copyright infringement if I'm not using my own work and right now I only have high quality work online except work I helped create when I first started out with my friends.

    Friday, August 19, 2011

    WOW Share! 05: Get into MANUAL!

    I understand the new photographers use program modes from auto, to aperture priority and shutter prority, but many who claim to be "professional photographers" use these program mode in pointless situations like indoors, and in controlled environments. Please check the following video get an idea of how manual works and do not be scared of using manual all the time, especially when you can control the environment.




    Watch it on YouTube

    Like this WOW Share! article?! Check out the index for more WOW Share! articles [HERE].

    WOW Share! 04: Preparing a Photography Portfolio - 2 Videos

    I've been search on the web and couldn't find any help on how to properly prepare a printed portfolio and found this neat video (which I watched ages ago) on youtube. I hope you guys enjoy it and learn from it!


    Like this WOW Share! article?! Check out the index for more WOW Share! articles [HERE].

    Monday, August 15, 2011

    Jargon 04: Candid and Semi-Candid Photography

    What is Candid and Semi-Candid Photography

    Cadid photography is generally when seen in celebrity tabloids. That is when it’s truly candid when the subject has obsolete no knowledge of being photographed. Other types of candids are generally in press or media photography such as when celebrities walk down the red carpet or during a public event, they get photographed and sometimes pose or not pose at all and just got photographed as they walk into an event, during an event or after the event...

    Jargon 03: Traditional and Non-Traditional Portrait Photography

    What is Traditional and Non-Traditional portrait photography?
    Generally, traditional photography has a specific style of photos with specific rules for portrait photography. Those can be broken and when they are that is known as Non-Traditional style when shooting portrait photography. Non-Traditional portrait photography is generally done within every known aspect but very formal photo shoots. Traditional photos are generally family portraits, sport team portraits, senior portraits, and just about every aspect of portrait photography that is servicing the general public...

    Sunday, August 14, 2011

    HCC: Honest Constructive Critiques in Model Photography - Flickr Group

    I decided to open another flickr group that's more toward of the world wide online model photography community instead of just the NEPA area. I wanted more opportuntities to get more critiques on my photos and give my own critiques to the world wide online model photography community and help each other on learning and educating each other in model photography. Here's the URL/Link -  http://www.flickr.com/groups/modelcritiques/

    Jesse O'Malley COMPLETE!



    Wednesday, August 10, 2011

    WOW Share! 03: "20 Myths About Becoming a Pro Photographer (And their solutions!)"

    I found this article on YouAreNotaPhotographer.com and loved the article and thought I would share this with my readers on here... Enjoy!

    Like this WOW Share! article?! Check out the index for more WOW Share! articles [HERE].

    Tuesday, August 2, 2011

    What Makes or Breaks a Model’s Success? PART 3: Pose/Facial Expression

    Disclaimer: I'm NOT a professional; these are my opinions and my opinions only and based on my own experiences in model photography. I am NOT a professional writer, these written format pieces are meant for purely and primarily shared knowledge from my experiences as a model photographer. It is not my intent to have a perfectly written article, if you don't like my writing please report this article to the nearest college to make corrects (or yourselves) and send those corrections at Chris@ChrisAdval.com and I'll make those changes if they do not interfere with the content. My focus is to give the content as soon as possible by any means instead of not giving the content at all (tips). Again I am not a great writer but I get my points across. The following tips are NOT meant for everyone for every situation, take the tips that you know that would work for YOU and anyway you choose. This is only a guide of tips, not strict rules that every or all persons should follow, these tips are meant for serious, business aware and pro-efficient people.
    This article is a continuation from the "What Makes or Breaks a Model’s Success?" articles.
    What Makes or Breaks a Model’s Success? PART 3: Pose/Facial Expression
    Knowledge and ability in diverse posing and facial expressions...
    Knowing a great deal of diverse posing and facial expression can give you a leg up on competition that lacks it. It would increase your ability to getting more clients because having a diverse pose/expression list is a huge boost in having more opportunities in creating better and more interesting photos.

    Sunday, July 31, 2011

    Ash Amore - "Night" - PREVIEW!



    WOW Share! 02: Critical Composing/Cropping Tips - AdoramaTV.com

    I already posted a while back but I wanted to add this to my WOW Share! blog series.


    Critical Composing/Cropping Tips by Mark Wallace at AdoramaTV.com



    I honestly was speechless when I heard this advice... This advice would help every photographer out there whom is shooting a portrait of a person. This is a MUST SEE by every photographer and this is why I wanted to share it to my readers/viewers on my blog. Don't credit me, credit Adorama, AdoramaTV.com and Mark Wallace.

    Friday, July 29, 2011

    Models and Photographers Tips: Stage Names/Aliases- Marketing and Branding

    Disclaimer: I'm NOT a professional; these are my opinions and my opinions only and based on my own experiences in model photography. I am NOT a professional writer, these written format pieces are meant for purely and primarily shared knowledge from my experiences as a model photographer. It is not my intent to have a perfectly written article, if you don't like my writing please report this article to the nearest college to make corrects (or yourselves) and send those corrections at Chris@ChrisAdval.com and I'll make those changes if they do not interfere with the content. My focus is to give the content as soon as possible by any means instead of not giving the content at all (tips). Again I am not a great writer but I get my points across. The following tips are NOT meant for everyone for every situation, take the tips that you know that would work for YOU and anyway you choose. This is only a guide of tips, not strict rules that every or all persons should follow, these tips are meant for serious, business aware and pro-efficient people.


    Models and Photographers Tips: Stage Names/Aliases- Marketing and Branding

    It is extremely recommended to have an alias stage name for many very logical reasons, especially to models because models are more of a performer and public figure than a photographer.