Model escorts are a huge topic in the freelance modeling world and I think a lot of the hubbub about them is due to misunderstanding and lack of education. Some …
Communication in Posing
I’ve been asked many times to write an article on posing and instead of trying to cram everything into one article, I thought I’d cover small chunks at a time. …
Initiating Contact with Models
If you’re a photographer who wants to work with models, chances are you are going to have initiate the discussion at least part of the time. I’ve put together this …
When A Model Doesn’t Get Photos
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 …
Dekilah’s Guide to Crediting for Models & Photographers
Over the past few weeks I’ve seen a lot of talk about crediting others you work with as a model or photographer (or MUA, body painter, stylist, etc). While this …
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 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. …
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 …
Why I Love Group Shoots (And Why You Might Too)
Before I jump into my love for group shoots let me first clarify a bit. The group shoots I am referring to are the type where a venue is rented …