I have often been asked what my studio looks like. I shoot in a basement of my beautiful home here in Vegreville, Alberta. My wife Jenn has gone to great lengths to make it look as amazing as possible. :) I have a nice big space to work in, for those that knew me when I started doing shoots, you'll know what an improvement this is. I shot in a townhouse before and it was basically a bedroom studio. I had to press myself up against a closet in order to get the subject in frame. Now I have a really big area to move around in. Models can change in a washroom and when the weather is nice, I do have a HUGE yard, (big by City standards). I also have a very bright livingroom upstairs for natural light shots. I would rather shoot on location any day then in a studio but during the winter when the sun goes in to hiding it's nice to have light via the alien bees.
When ever models come to shoot they are more then welcome to bring a friend. I want the model to feel comfortable so an escort is not a distraction. For those photographers that say no boyfriends or no escorts....I think a model should stay away. I find if I am shooting with a model for the first time, she will most likely be nervous and why would I want someone she is comfortable with to not be present when I am shooting with her? The shots will show her looking tense and nervous and it'll make my work even harder. Also for legal reasons, it's nice just havin
g other people around. It can get distracting however if there are too many people and people the model isn't familiar with. However, I'd rather deal with the issues of having an escort there then not having one. Once a model builds a trust and woring rapport with the photographer then maybe an escort isn't always required. If the model is under 18 then I only work with a parent or legal guardian present.
g other people around. It can get distracting however if there are too many people and people the model isn't familiar with. However, I'd rather deal with the issues of having an escort there then not having one. Once a model builds a trust and woring rapport with the photographer then maybe an escort isn't always required. If the model is under 18 then I only work with a parent or legal guardian present. I am also VERY happy I was able to listen to a podcast last night of Dave Hill. For those who know him, kudos, those who don't shame on you. His photography is amazing, shows amazing skill and almost unmatched style. Check him out if you get a chance. Also for amazing lighting information, tips and ideas check out studio lighting. They have awesome podcasts and news about photography and technology.
Hope everyone has a great Tuesday, the weather this week is going to be nice, I love warm days in Spring. :)
-Randy
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