Working with Models
Working with Models
Class Description
Want to learn how to find models, how to build your portfolio, and about the business of fashion photography? Fashion photographer Matthew Jordan Smith returns to the creativeLIVE studios for a 3-day workshop teaching photographers how to work with models! Matthew and fashion model Yoanna House from America's Next Top Model will take you through the model-photographer relationship from both sides, showing what sort of direction is helpful and what is confusing, how to cast for a photoshoot, and what you should look for in a model. Matthew will share his insights on how you get the look you need from a model and how to build relationships with models to get the best possible results. Models: want to learn how to be a successful model?
Lessons
- 9:00 am - Introduction
- 9:15 am - The Model Agent
- 9:45 am - The Model Go-See
- 10:00 am - Making a Team
- 10:45 am - Your First Model Test
- 11:15 am - Testing Q&A
- 11:30 am - The Value of Testing
- 1:00 pm - Expectations of Models and Photographers
- 1:15 pm - Test Packages
- 1:30 pm - Casting
- 1:45 pm - Booking Terms
- 2:00 pm - Photographer as Team Director
- 2:45 pm - Conditions on a Shoot
- 3:00 pm - Student Casting Session: First Student
- 3:15 pm - Student Casting Session: Second Student
- 9:00 am - Shoot: Rooftop Catalog
- 9:15 am - Student Shoot: Dave, Rooftop Catalog
- 9:45 am - Student Shoot: Agnes, Rooftop Catalog
- 10:30 am - Connecting with Models
- 10:45 am - Morning Q&A
- 11:00 am - Reviewing Rooftop Images
- 11:30 am - Challenges
- 11:45 am - Assisting
- 1:00 pm -Shoot: Jewelry with Yoanna
- 1:30 pm - Student Shoot: Kumi, Jewelry Shoot
- 2:00 pm - Student Shoot: Todd, Jewelry Shoot
- 2:30 pm - Shoot: Matthew Working with New Models
- 3:00 pm - Personal Projects
- 3:15 pm - Standing Out
- 9:00 am - Working with Multiple Models
- 10:30 am - Student Shoot: First Two Students, Benetton Ad
- 11:15 am - Student Shoot: Next Two Students, Benetton Ad
- 11:45 am - Benetton Shoot Q&A
- 1:00 pm - Shoot: Karaoke
- 1:15 pm - Student Shoot: First Two Students, Karaoke
- 1:45 pm - Student Shoot: Second Two Students, Karaoke
- 2:00 pm - Discussion of the Shoot and Matthew Shooting
- 2:15 pm - Student Shoot: Second Round of Karaoke
- 3:15 pm - Your Life Inspires Your Work
Reviews
a Creativelive Student
So amazing !! Bought this and Lara jade Fashion Workshop and the 2 compliment each other really well. If you're interested in fashion photography these 2 courses are so inspiring. I Love the Matthews passion for the creative process, its inspiring and informative.
a Creativelive Student
Did the assistants course ever happen?? John and Matthew would be a great team. loving this course. Thank you Matthew for your endless patience and easy teaching style! So many useful snippets of real world information.