I have been recently been watching the Tyra Show and it's really intresting. I have always been a fan on her show but this past shows has really spoke to me "as an photographer". Tyra is like the younger oprah. She changes people lives and I want her to do the same with my life. so I started TODAY to reach out to her on Tyra.com So i'll keep you updated on the progress.
On one of post really struck goal to me and evry model needs to know.

Make Love To The Camera

Modeling isn’t just about being fierce and SMIZE-ing your way through a photo shoot. Taking a good picture is a two-way street between the model and the photographer, as the model is essentially creating the photographer’s vision. Tyra is certainly an expert in modeling but I wanted to get a different point of view… the photographer’s! I got Leif Huron Lafferty-Gebauer’s – an emerging photographer – perspective on what is needed to get a great shot. Surprisingly, knowing how to pose isn’t one of them! Read on to find out how you can make love to the camera…


Be Natural: The age of the manufactured ‘model’ poses are out.
Take a Chill Pill: Not only is it extremely important for models to be comfortable with themselves, the photographer needs to be comfortable with the model.
Use Your Psychic Skills: Photographers aren’t always the most clear at articulating their vision. A model needs to be able to listen, interpret & transform instruction.
Patience is a Virtue: A huge part of any photo shoot is waiting! Waiting for the sun to be just right, a cloud to move, or to adjust a light. Remember- patience is a virtue!
Move That Body: A model should be aware of his or her body and be fluid with their movements. One photographer said a background in dance can be useful.
Follow the Leader: Every photographer said that it’s important to be able to follow directions, remember they’re seeing the image. Models can take creative freedom, but need to be receptive to directions and tweaks.

To get an idea of natural and fluid movement, check out his work at leifhuron.com.

Now you’re ready to go out and be fierce!
--Via Jay Nima of accordingtojay.com

Jay Nima is Tyra.com’s F.I.T. (Fashion Institute of Technology) student blogger. She’s our lady on the street, with an eye for fashion, and the voice of the NYC crowds. Check out her blog at www.accordingtojay.com for more!

Your monthly update!

Hey guys,
I havn't blog in a while because I have been working and getting my school work done. So.... I herre to catch you up on the Know Know.

March 14-18 2010

I have been recently introduce to FORMS on FASHIONPHOTOGRAPHYBLOG.COM and i got alot of advice on Shooting tips, Portfolio, ect. I'am litterally on it like EVERYDAY. It's really cool to know that the other photographers have the same passion like I do. I was reffered to some photographers and the photographs were AMAZING! Heres some of their work






Pretty cool! Is it me or I'm addicted to Melissa Rodwell Tutorials?! Even though I watch ALL OF THEM LIKE 5 TIMES. Each time i learn something new. Her knowledge she gives the viewers is towards actuall Fashion Photographer but I take her information and run with it. It all making sense to me. Well Back to them Turtorials

March 19-22 2010

So ofcourse you know i'am maddly addicted to "Fashionphotographyblog.com" right? Well Melissa Rodwell has posted a contest of our best (2) Fashion photograph we shot. Ofcourse I told my friends and family about it and decided to really vote for my two best pictures. Anyone (whos a member) can enter so I hop on it. Little did I know picking 2 fashion photos out of 200 and something photos was Very Hard. But i did it. "Finally"... here were the photos We decided to subbmitt!







Yes. it was only right to pick theses ones. So I wrote why i picked them and happily Subbmit it.

March 23-27 2010

Yes I have been stalking "FashionPhotographyBlog.com" because I really wanted to know who won the contest. In the middle of the week I have purchasing some Fashion magazine (Vogue, Z!NK!, GQ, and more.) Haaha what can I see i'm addicted to Fashion! comes with the job. I have been getting so many photography ideas its not even funny! Well sadly on Friday I was NOT the finalist of the contest but thats not gong to stop me from striving for my best. Iwent against Photographers who do Fashion photography over 10 years! so how can i be mad right?
Recently found out my mom was a MAKE-UP ARTIST BACK IN THE DAY! WHO KNEW! So she will be m make-up artist for my shoots for now on (YES!). Also got 2 stylist, and an Graphic Designer. Got my Team! so even though I didnt win the contest I got a soild RAY WOODS PHOTOGRAPHY TEAM!


March 28-30 2010

Nothing Exciting Really happen today :( I got a polarizer filter that I thought I needed but sadly I took it back because I found out I didn't need it. ughh. At least I got my money back. Now i got to put that money into my LEEENS! WHOOOP WHOOP FOR ME!

There will be upcoming blogs on some past/future Shoots. so stay tune!

Dont Underestimate an Nikon Compact Camera!

Those who saw and read my previous post should know all the recent photos I have taken up this point were taken b a Nikon Compact Camera. When I recieved the camera around November I never new how mustgreat quailty that camera can take. Fist I thought my camera suck but as the weeks went on my pictures improved! I realize it wasn't the camera that improved, it was my skills all along. When you have your concept in mind and you know what you want you tell the camera what to do, NOT THE OTHER WAY AROUND!

I recently read an article in my App "Nikon Learn & Explore" that explained the power of an compact camera. Let's face it... It isn't the most professional camera out therebut it does serve it purpose. I thought it purpose was to make Great portraits (Yes but No). Also Fashion Pictures As well. These Following Pictures are samples I have taken with the Compact Camera.







Looking at how far I came December-March I had mad so much Progress. Compact Cameras in general are very good but I need to take pictures that our GREAT! still have my compact camera handy but npw I have an SLR (Finally). Now That Im serious out my photography Biz it's tiime to WORKED!

Here are some of my Photos I have taken weeks ago but never posted them.

Mellisa Rodwell

It's been a while since i posted anything on my blog but i havn't forgot about yall. Alot have been taking place within a month and I grown to learn new things about Photography. So lets start right now.

MELLISSA RODWELL





I have viewed over 50 Photographers this past month and they all were good. I was first introduced to "Fashionphotographyblog.com" by Aletha Brown Photography. I took a look at it and it didn't appeal to me at the time. The other day I google "Fashion, Fashion Photography, Fashion blogs" and found fashionphotographyblog.com. I took a look around and it started to appeal to me. I wanted to learn more about Fashion in general and not only I learned about "fashion" but so much more.

The first thing I have learned was "What is Fashion"? "Why Fashion Photography"? "How can I make it in the Fashion industry"? Even though she was directly asking us these questions but I felt the need to answer these questions. I love Fashion and I love Photography and Shooting Fashion seems so right. But anyways...




Melissa Rodwell has change my overall thinking about photography. I learn so much from that post I had to share it with everyone I knew. She even video tapes her shoots to get a visual insight on an actual video shoot. Not having the money for all these workshops I really appreciate her video taping it. I have not been into any workshops but I have been at Althea Brown Studio and she shows me how she works. Just seeing another photographer photoshoot shows me a different "light" in shooting.

Besides Melisa Rodwell Tips, Lessons and "homeworks" She had an 15 minute video about making a portfolio. Some of what she said was a little advance for me at the moment but when i get where shes at then I can kinda take more from what she was saying. Fashion Photographers need to have a professional portfolio, about 40 pictures, and all the pictures need to flow.
She should the viewers her Portfolios and how she pick the photos. It was really informing.

She also should the viewers her Photographer Business Cards and Promo. I learned alot.

I will be getting an SLR Camera soon and I'll will be shooting non stop. You think my pictures are good now. Wait until I get my camera.