Just the practical stuff we wish someone had told us when we started, written by people who run photo shoots for a living.
Finding subjectsHow to Find Models to Practice OnSix ways photographers actually find people to shoot, and which ones are worth your time. Minus the cold DMs.DirectingHow to Pose People Who Aren’t ModelsFive poses that flatter almost anyone, and the cues that get a real expression instead of a stiff one.The business of practiceTFP Photography, ExplainedWhat "trade for photos" really means, and how to tell a worthwhile shoot from one that wastes your afternoon.How we shootWhat Is a Photo Meet?How rotation-based styled shoots work, and why photographers use them to build portfolios fast.