Number 1: Wrong Wardrobe Styling Nothing kills a vintage, retro or pinup shoot more quickly than having the wardrobe styling not consistent for the period or style you’re shooting. I go over the styling early on in the project discussions. I try to establish what the background will be before finalizing the wardrobe, props or […]
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This shoot was planned with materials from a prior shoot but since the materials did not arrive on time was rescheduled. Sometimes having too much material pays off and you get to shoot them later like this one. With just a little more planning and adding some finishing touches and the shoot was ready to
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Shooting a 1940’s Hollywood project is actually a lot of fun. From the lighting to the props, it’s a fun trip back in time. I enjoy studying up on the period from multiple sources. The hardest subject I’ve found is the makeup and hair. The styling and background are a different challenge, too. The 1940’s
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Photographing a vintage 1950’s photoshoot can be a challenge. From the studio or on location to the makeup to the hairstyling, the challenges abound. I am lucky to collaborate with the model, hairstylist and makeup artist, Tiera, recently on a 1950’s vintage photoshoot concept. For this shoot, we did a living room scene and a
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What I’d like to cover in this post is the styling part of the preparation. For my shoots, I like to look at several sources. The first source I look at is clothing. I use www.vintagedancer.com to get a good understanding of the clothing and styling of a given era. Also, if I have contacts with
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I sometimes get asked where I find jewelry for my shoots. Here’s a little bit on how I do it. First, I study the era or style in which I want to shoot. Generally, I shop Etsy for used jewelry items in the fashion that I’m looking for. I find that there are plenty of
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For me it seems that I struggle with casting makeup artists. I’m not sure what it is but maybe it’s because I’m in unfamiliar territory there. However, I’ve learned a bit about makeup over the years and have worked with some outstanding makeup artists. But casting the “right” makeup artist for your project is crucial
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So, you’ve chosen your living room as a home studio location? First, before attempting this, get spousal or roommate approval! The next thing to consider is what time of day will you be shooting indoors. This can be a problem because stray light from windows can either be a help or hindrance to lighting your
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I’m a firm believer in planning and preparation especially for a photo session. When it comes to photo shoots, Planning. Preparation. Focus. Details. Everything from the wardrobe, to lighting, to jewelry and to makeup I like to at least have considered during the planning of the shoot. Quite a lot goes into a shoot that
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