Ana is a new model who was encouraged by Krystal J https://stenningphotographic.blogspot.com/2018/07/delight-in-decay-some-shoots-with.html to approach me, in the context of booking a portfolio building session. Like many aspiring models, she is building a portfolio in parallel with another career and while being furloughed, due to Covid19. I typically stipulate that models must be at least 21 years old but will “take a view” depending upon the commission’s nature and the model’s maturity.
Recommendation in this instance certainly fast-tracked matters. Nonetheless, I still needed to evaluate her and devise a mutually agreed shoot proposal. Pre-shoot communication was suitably good, and she had a clear (though not inflexible) idea of the images she wanted to create.
I suggested a mix of portraiture and classic fashion-with a view to some being converted to deep monochrome. These were taken with My A6300 and 50mm 1.8 lens.
She arrived promptly, well-prepared, and ready to work. Three hours and several locations later, we concluded our first session. Her confidence is growing, and I’d be happy to work with her again, down the line.
