6 Honorable mentions in the IPA 2011 (International Photography Awards)

2 sets + 4 individual photos from personal projects I worked on.

Posting this as a thanks to those who helped create the images.

7th
April
2011

Chelsea @ APM Model Management - MUA: Aya Kudo - Wardrobe: Neli Hill

Shelby @ APM Model Management - MUA: Aya Kudo - Wardrobe: Neli Hill

26th
November
2010

MUA/Hair Stylist - Eva Nestori

Wardrobe Stylist - Neli Hill

Model - Deana May

Photographer/Retoucher - Karim Parris

12th
October
2010

Model: Daria S

Wardrobe Stylist: Neli Hill & K. Parris

MUA/Hair Stylist: Desiree Burris

1st
October
2010

Model: Jared Cameron
Wardrobe Stylist: Neli Hill

Nikon CLS

This was taken on the roof top on a mostly cloudy day. One speedlight was to the camera left on a stand (bare with only a wide angle diffuser down). The second was in a Westcott Apollo softbox in front of the model aiming slightly upwards at full power adding extra fill light.

27th
September
2010

Model: Kathy M Wong - MUA: Desiree Burris - Wardrobe Stylist

18th
June
2010

☞ Nick Knight awarded OBE

Nick Knight, one of the most influential fashion photographers, was awarded an OBE in recognition of his artistic achievements throughout the years.

Choosing Photographic backdrops for portraits

For most beginners with little equipment, investing money in background material wouldn’t seem to be a priority which I completely comprehend. The truth is that not rushing out to add background material to your first studio kit shouldn’t prevent you from producing quality images. You have many alternatives to utilize from solid colored walls, fabric and patterned wall-paper when shooting indoors. Once you get to the point of investing in backdrops you will have

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