Back to the Basics: I’m receiving a lot of mail asking me to explain a little more of the thought process that goes into the “methods of my madness, when deciding how to configure lighting setups“. Perhaps I assumed and skipped a few steps when I first started posting tutorials here. Lets just start at [...]

I work with a lot of inexperienced and first-time models and I love every minute of it and helping people get started with their modeling careers. But I find that so many new models just don’t know how to pose or don’t have body awareness that I’ve found myself becoming a bit of a posing-coach [...]

I’m going to tell you why photographers hire independent models. An independent model isn’t always the prettiest, isn’t always the cheapest but a good independent model is focused on her job and will always give great value for money and because this is the way that she earns either all of her income, or a [...]

First let’s talk about the camera. Any digital camera will do because this isn’t a hardware based technique. For my example I used the SD4000 Canon digital camera. While the camera is of little concern there are two items on the “must-have” list for this technique. You must have software like Adobe Photoshop, Photoshop Elements, [...]

Online theft of photos can happen with anybody when some of their photos from the flicker pages or portfolio websites had been borrowed from a site without their permission. But there are some ways which can help you to avoid the possibility for theft. Your Photos Are Susceptible No matter what you do and how [...]

But the one thing all cameras of any size or brand share is a thirst for light. Most consumer cameras come with lenses that are more than adequate for standard picture taking. However shooting indoor sports is not standard by any means. There are two key problems when shooting in a gym. First, though a [...]

Well if you are reading this, please be advised, you have just entered my little world, “The Rambo Zone”! A place where things are not as they appear, a place where the mysterious and magical are considered the norm! So you went out and bought a killer set of lights and you are trying to [...]

Are you bored with shooting the same old identical poses on the same old identical backdrops? You have heard “Blue Screen” could be the path for you but you just art not sure how to get started and don’t what to invest a fortune to get started. I faced a learning curve back in the [...]

By: Swathi Tech In compositional theory, particular geometric shapes are frequently used by artists to draw the viewer’s eye to a particular subject in the picture space. In the history of photography and painting, triangles, circle, arches and curves can be seen in many pictures and you only need to know digital photography basics to [...]

By: Robert Merritt Are you sick and uninterested in photographing (plus viewing) the identical old images, over and over again? You’ve heard that “blue screen” is a path to go, but you do not really comprehend it or even know a lot about it? This is all you must understand to utilize it as a [...]

Creating Photo Birth Announcements There is no better way to announce the birth of your baby than with photo birth announcements. To get started, the first thing you will need to do is take the actual picture that you will send out to all your friends and relatives. This will save you time and money, [...]

Why printing on canvas is so special and popular? First of all it is worth saying that any digital image printed on canvas is much higher grade than a usual photo. Actually canvas printing represents the highest possible quality. Due to up-to-date technology high quality canvas, vivid and lifelike ink colours any photo transformed onto [...]

If photography is light, then lighting is everything. It’s the way in which the photographer manipulates his or her light that sets them apart and distinguishes their style as an artist. I use a Beauty Dish exclusively as my light modifier of choice, now indoors and out. The Beauty Dish magically enhances skin and makeup [...]

By: John Oxton So, you have captured that wonderful moment, a beautiful image in your digital camera! Now, you are preparing to take a print to make a gift to your dear and near one or for your personal collection! Now here is the crux! In the majority of such cases, as our experience tells [...]

By Andrew Malek Night photos can take on a somewhat magical quality you may find lacking in normal daytime photography. Amazing night pictures certainly can attract attention. As the sun goes down, however, it becomes harder to capture images without the proper equipment and techniques. Thus, as was mentioned in Part 1 of this series, [...]

Night photographs express a special something that cannot be seen in normal daytime photography. Whether it is a photograph of a moon and starlit sky over a windy deserted beach, the excitement of a downtown cityscape when the lights go on, or just a picture of you and some friends in front of a favorite [...]

The annual Thanksgiving Day is coming close to us, and then the Christmas. Have you ever think of creating your own ecard for your family, friends, business customer and all people concerned about you? It’s not just a celebration and what’s more is to send your respect and regard of a message with a few [...]

I’m asked all of the time how I get that beautiful “glow” in Photoshop, I wish… I haven’t figured that one out yet, I use a special light modifier called the Beauty Dish. Mine is available from Alien Bees. There are several on the market today from various suppliers and studio equipment manufacturers. I have [...]

Introduction In the glamour industry, the “iron triangle” for creating a good shoot consists of three parts: photographer, model, and makeup artist.  While there are many variations of this triangle (i.e. makeup artists and/or stylist, more than one model, photographer and graphic artist combination’s, etc.), and while all three of these parts may or may [...]

Introduction In the glamour industry, the “iron triangle” for creating a good shoot consists of three parts: photographer, model, and makeup artist. While there are many variations of this triangle (i.e. makeup artists and/or stylist, more than one model, photographer and graphic artist combination’s, etc.), and while all three of these parts may or may [...]

Color Management – An easy introduction to consistent true colors in capture – edit – print By Klaus Bjarner of DataColor Why do we need to spend time on color management? Color management is the process of ensuring that colors are true and consistent throughout the entire workflow, from capture to edit to final print [...]

GlamModelz Magazine is pleased to introduce a new face to the Fashion, Glamour & Beauty Modeling industry, JM Jaguar of Tampa Bay Fl. has a unique style that is all her own. With creative posing, beautiful features and expression, Her obvious beauty is matched not only by her desire to succeed as a model, but [...]