Nearly all photographers begin life as an assistant.  When the time comes for you to choose your own assistant it can be exciting but is also a responsibility.  An assistant works for practically free – there isn’t a wage expected generally speaking, unless you assist in a studio.  You are expected to provide travel expenses [...]

There are numerous situations where you may need to hire a model.  When you are hiring a model for your own projects or for a client it’s very important to test.  A photography test shoot means that you call the model in to see if they are able to give you the shots you need. [...]

Choosing a hair stylist for a photo shoot is similar to choosing a make up artist.  The most important thing is to look for something you can work with, usually for long hours and someone who has a strong portfolio. Many hairdressers have aspirations to become stylist for shoots – these people are called Session [...]

Make-up Artists will prepare your subject or model so that they look the best they can on camera.  There are many people around that call themselves make up artists but truly well trained artists are harder to find in you don’t live in a big city.  A combination of training and experience will tell you [...]

If you decide to pursue fashion photography or work on model portfolios, it’s important to work with a stylist.  Stylists have a good knowledge of fashion and trends.  They with clothes, choosing outfits that flatter their models and look good on the camera.  They will also have an idea of what’s on trend, and the [...]

As a professional Photographer, you must be able to build strong relationships with people – your clients, your colleges and your team.  If you are working freelance, which is quite often the case for Photographers, then you need to think about how you will build a contact list.  A good contacts list is essential because [...]