Look Studios
photo Blog for Garry Cotter (photographer) - Look Studios
modeling portfolio
a Harlequin romance
November / 2011
This was a fascinating shoot trying to create an image that has the essence of what we might see on the cover of a romance novel (a la Harlequin). The shoot was set up with two models looking to add diversity to their portfolios. They had never met prior to entering in the studio. The female model is an experienced figure model, but this was her first experience with a male model. The male model had done fashion shoot before, but this was his first nude shoot.
The ability to create unique in interesting images requires a strong model-photographer relationship. Great images don’t happen by accident, they require all parties to be respectful, have the ability to communicate ideas/concepts, and have a willingness to experiment.
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why models need professional photographers
June / 2011
Models need to invest in working with professional photographers to build a quality modeling portfolio. The modeling portfolio is the gateway to agencies and potential clients. However, the taking of the photo is only first half of the battle, the real magic occurs in the post processing. In the post production we smooth out the skin and add punch to the image. Images in a modeling portfolio have to have impact.
Creating quality images is an elaborate process beginning with professional hair and makeup, time in the studio or on location, and retouching in post production. In these examples we show base unedited photo followed by the retouched image.
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modeling portfolio photo session
June / 2011
This recent photo shoot was a great reminder how fun it is to help women interested in pursuing their interest in modeling with a dedicated modeling portfolio photo session. We provide a fully professional photo studio experience to create high quality professional images. A dedicated portfolio photo session involves working with professional makeup artist and hair stylist
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boudoir and lingerie
March / 2010
At Look Studios we focus on simple sets with dramatic and elegant lighting for our boudoir and lingerie photo sessions. We work with a makeup artist to provide glamour makeup look and hair to set the stage for the photo session to follow.
This photo shoot was with a Oksana, a Russian model based in Vancouver. She was looking to add some new images to her modeling portfolio. In a 4 hour dedicated modeling portfolio photo session that included three different looks with makeup and hair to go with a casual fashion outfit, a portrait / headshot, and finally a lingerie session.
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building modeling portfolio
March / 2010
“I hate housework” theme was part of a dedicated modeling portfolio photo session with a Russian model now based in Vancouver. Over the course of the photo session we did three looks with makeup and hair, photographed her in three outfits, and did images both in studio as well as at outside locations near the studio.
In this image, Oksana is wearing a denim bustier and jeans by Guest. Her goal was to create some new images featuring causal wear her professional modeling portfolio.
Look Studios regularly assists models and women looking to build a portfolio for modeling with dedicated portfolio photo sessions.
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