the picture says it all, a thousand words.
by Quack Nation Studios
the picture says it all, a thousand words.
by Quack Nation Studios
I had the opportunity to step into the kitchen with my friend Chef Drizzy, where he taught me some new recipes that will definitely get you some lovin’ by the end of the night.
Crimini mushrooms
Arborio Italian style rice.
Heavy whipping cream
Chicken stock
2 cloves of minced garlic
Parmesean and smoked Gouda cheese.
Saffron.
Shallots
Fresh parsley, and oregano
Broccolini,
Zucchini squash
Yellow squash
Bell Peppers
Red onions
Garlic
Salt,Pepper, garlic, onion powder, ginger, thyme, rosemary, olive oil, and some unsalted butter, lemon!
Sauce for the sea bass.
Butter, clam juice, white wine, shallots, garlic, little bit of flower to thicken. Season to taste. Old bay, salt, pepper, onion, and garlic seasoning and a squeeze of lemon
The modeling world is oversaturated and it is really hard to stand out. List some of the physical features that you believe make you stand out from everyone else. When you are putting together a photo shoot make sure to choose the right things to help highlight your unique area.
As the saying goes practice makes perfect and it works better with a mirror. Get a few poses from Google, Instagram, Pinterest, etc and practice, practice, practice. Breathe and use your eyebrows. Taking a deep breath right before the photographer takes the image will help keep your face relaxed and allow you to control your facial expressions. Eyebrows help to express your emotions and slight movements will show versatility in your photos.
Bonus Tip: Be Fluid, play music and allow your body to move.
With Technology inspiration is at our fingertips, use it to your advantage. In order to keep your images cohesive you have to tell a story. Put together a mood board to help streamline your concept. Use magazine clippings, social media, and google to find images that relate to what you are trying to accomplish.
Not all photographers are the right fit. Do some research on a photographer you want to work with. While doing so, ask yourself a few questions: What do they shoot? Does the photographer’s aesthetic match your’s? What was someone else’s experience with shooting with this photographer?. The better the photos, the easier it is to get booked!
There are a lot of different types of modeling. Make note of the type of modeling you like and work with that. Make sure your instagram account reflects the type of modeling you would like to showcase. Archive previous posts that do not fit your aesthetic. A clean and organized instagram account helps with clients reviewing your work easier and booking you faster.
As the saying goes “Out of sight out of mind”. If you want to see results you have to be consistent. Remaining in people’s mind is key. Posting on your social media platforms is a way of staying relevant and fresh in people’s mind. Use it to your advantage.
Who you know in the industry is very important, it’ll take you a long way. Make sure to maintain your current network as well as continue to build new relationships. Keeping the conversation going in the comment sections or just simply starting a conversation via direct messenger may help with making a connection.
Bonus Tip: Reach out to Photographers, Makeup Artists, Hairstylist, Wardrobe Stylist, agencies, etc. to build a connection and add to your portfolio.
Estimating when the sun will set is not the way to go-look it up! With technology at our finger tips use you a weather app or simply go to weather.com. You have to make sure you know EXACTLY when the sun will go up/down in the EXACT location you want to shoot at. Shooting too early and your photos might be too bright, start too late and they could get too dark. Timing is key.
Sometimes when standing behind the sun, you may go flat. To get around this make sure the photographer is using a reflector to add a boost of light to the face.
There's a different feeling for each golden hour. Morning Golden Hour is fresh and the world is waking up to start a new day. Evening golden hour is a peaceful winding down at the end of day. Choose the golden hour that suits what you're photographing and feeling you want to create.
We all know, the more interesting the location, the better the photo. Looking for locations beforehand is always helpful when trying to get certain shots.
Besides the BEAUTIFUL warm tones of golden hour, the angle of the sun is also flattering. And overhead sun causes eye socket shadows, which are not very flattering. Low sun coming in at angles that compliment the shot for beautiful portraits.
We had the honor to photograph the talented Jon B for Contrast Magazine November issue. Check it out…
We celebrate this Juneteenth with black excellence. We had the privilege of photographing the great Mali Music for Plastiq Magazine. Thank you to Felipe G for the creative direction.
Inglewood, CA