One of the most common questions I’ve received from models lately is how to handle the situation when the photographer doesn’t return images from a shoot. Instead of focusing solely …
5 Quick Photo Shoot Tips for Models
Here are 5 quick tips for models getting ready for a photo shoot. 1. Check your nails! No nail polish is so much better than chipped polish or polish that …
Styling Yourself for Photo Shoots
Models, let’s talk about wardrobe! Some of you might get to work with stylists or designers, but for most of us freelance models, we act as our own wardrobe stylist …
Getting Starting in Model Photography
I’ve seen and helped quite a few photographers get started in model photography and many of them seem to come across the same few issues so I’ve come up with …
Dekilah’s Guide to Modeling Responsibly
One of the things I really urge new models (and all models) to do is to take responsibility for themselves and their modeling. You need to do your very best to be …
Dekilah’s Guide to Your Online Presence
Most of us have some sort of online presence associated with our modeling or photography and a lot of us also participate in online discussions in groups or on forums. …
New Model Guide: Your Modeling Goals
All models want to be successful, but as a new freelance model you may find it difficult to set realistic modeling goals. I hope this article will help you with …
Dekilah’s Guide to Communication
When I am asked what the most important part of setting up a shoot is, I always say “communication.” As far as I’m concerned, nothing can be more frustrating during …
Dekilah’s Guide to Approaching Models for TF Shoots
Okay, so you are an amateur photographer and you want to work with a model on a trade basis. Or maybe you are an award-winning landscape photographer who is new to working …
5 Reasons to Avoid Selfies in Your Portfolio
Selfies can be a lot of fun, but they are generally not a good idea for your modeling portfolio and I’m going to share with you 5 reasons why. Point …