In photography, the one thing that many people struggle with is explaining why exposure is important. You may have seen or experienced photos where there are plenty of lights but none of the subjects is visible. This is because the camera’s lack of exposure control means that everything is captured with the greatest possible amount of light available – regardless of how it looks in real life. The problem with this is that the result is completely unnatural. The subject in
As many of you know, we recently renovated our photography studio, and we used one of the best storage Glasgow facilities for the job. It was very important for us to find a space that was going to be big enough for our equipment while cheap enough to stay within our budget. More importantly, we needed a safe space for our very expensive cameras and lighting equipment. Even though the whole renovation only took just over a week, it
What does it really take to be a successful model? Common questions we receive is, what does it take to build a modelling portfolio. What do you need to have before trying to build a modelling portfolio, and what kind of photos do you need to have? How can models with bad portfolios show modelling headshot examples to prospective agencies? When you are working as an independent model, you need to have the right equipment and a professional-looking portfolio to impress
Our new windows Glasgow are bigger than any other frames we have previously had in any studios. One of the most common questions we have been getting from employees to models is how we manage to capture high-quality images while embracing the natural daylight without ending up with completely overexposed pictures. We want to share what we have learned with you and pass on our knowledge. The truth is, while it has been difficult to capture photographs with our new
Face models are one of the most difficult roles to portray for a photographer or model, especially when you have one as petite as a five-year-old. But despite all those years of practice and training, it is still not easy for many new face models to find their way in this business. The first thing you need to remember is that being a face model does not only mean to pose for the camera. There is also the matter of
Musical instrument shops are located all across the world in a number of different formats, for example guitar shops, classical instrument shops, brass band shops and drum stores. Now however alot of people are using their time to find the instruments they want on-line. For more advice about finding a repair shop in your area, search “Violin Shop” or “Musicians Workshop”. These are just a few examples of good search terms, but you will be amazed at what you can
There are many ways to find out about the best colours that photograph well in a fashion shoot. Some of the most obvious ways include asking the photographer, which is what I always do. However, it can be hard to ask the right questions and get the right answers, so the next best thing is to search around and find out about other people’s opinions on the matter. Luckily, there is an online community dedicated solely to the matter of
When it comes to jewellery and styling, rings are always the first thing that comes to our mind. Qudo rings have been around for a long time and are timeless pieces of jewellery because of their classic characteristics. Many of us express ourselves through fashion. What we wear explains a lot about our personalities and how we feel on that day. Fashion lovers know how hard it can be to keep up with the new trends. Since fashion
In the strangest of times, you may be forgiven for believing that the fall/winter 2020 fashion trends will be somewhat moot. This year, fashion in the autumn and winter has been all about a simple mix of modern and classic; sleek, but not too bulky; trendy, but not too edgy. Fashion in this season is about a fine balance of old and new; tailored to the needs of the individual; contemporary and classic. All things considered, fashion in the winter
Photography and videography is at the heart of the modelling industry, and without this artform, we would not be able to do the things we do. For all the older photographers out there that have lived through the golden age of tapes and analogue photography, it can be a challenge to get your old media converted into nice new digital copies. Thankfully, there are a lot of VHS to DVD conversion services out there that will take your old