David Wagstaff-Myers Photography

If you want to work as a model, it is extremely important to build a modelling portfolio. Then you will be able to show what you can do to your potential clients with ease. You will need to pay attention to several important factors when building your modelling portfolio. Here is a list of useful tips that you can keep in mind when building your modelling portfolio to get the best results out of it. 1. First of all, you need to determine what kind of model you are. In fact, modelling can be divided into several categories. Lifestyle, promotional and fashion are some of them. It is up to you to analyze your skills, outer appearance and preferences before making the decision. The decision you make here will create a tremendous impact on your future as a successful model. 2. When creating your modelling portfolio, it is important to think about quality over quantity. That’s where professional photographers can assist you with. In fact, the photographer you hire has the ability to ...

So you’ve shot a few pretty girls, and you feel ready to call yourself a fashion photographer. Fair enough, we all had to start somewhere. However, to live up to the term Fashion Photographer and all of the legends that have worn the label before you, there are a few elementary things you should master, aside from the technical aspect of shooting. To help you on your way to recognition, respect and a following, here are 10 things a fashion photographer should master: 1. History Know your profession and respect the history of it. Remember, you are standing on the shoulders of giants, and you owe it to your art to study the works of who shaped the industry and brought the art to where it is today. Besides, looking back at what was done back in the day might teach you a thing or two that will take your work to the next level. You should know how Edward Steichen in 1911 was “dared” by Lucien Vogel, the publisher of Jardin des Modes and La Gazetta du Bon Ton, to promote fashion as...

Your actor headshots, combined with your actor showreel, are the foundations of your actor profile. They are without a doubt a key marketing tool for your acting career. It’s important to prepare yourself in order to get the most out of your session. If you are reading this, it is because you have booked or you are thinking of booking a headshots session. In this article, I’ll try to answer most of the common questions that we usually receive on how to prepare for your actor headshots session. Clothing The clothes you wear in your headshot are crucial; the type, colour, and style can make the difference between having an effective headshot that gets you noticed and one that’s ignored. But figuring out what to wear is actually the third step in prepping for a headshot session. The first thing you need to do is figure out your “type.” How are you realistically going to be cast? Are you going to get work as the doctor or lawyer are you a Russian spy or a private detec...

If you have ever looked into having photography services done, you may have thought the following: "I can't afford that" "You charge THAT much?!" and the dreaded, "Why does photography cost an arm and a leg?!" And I TOTALLY get it from a clients perspective. You see photography services with a price tag of £££+ and wonder why it costs SO much for portraits. You don't see all the behind the scenes work (which is most of the work), so it's hard to grasp why we charge so much. Now, there are a million articles out there about why photography costs so much, but I feel this article will really help the CLIENT understand the true meaning behind why photography services are priced the way they are. And here is why we. THIS IMAGE COST £ 5,910  TO CREATE Yep, you read that right. Every image I create takes £5910 worth of material to create. Sometimes it costs more. You might now be wondering where did I get this number? Let me bre...

Although there has been a lot of resistance within the action sports community to the new boy on the scene there is no question now that freestyle scootering is here to stay for the foreseeable future. This trend has been seen played out before a number of times within the community. This is why I foresee a future where those core scooter riders who stick with the sport no matter what will be a part of the community judging the legitimacy of the next new sport to come up. Like all booming sports, they are judged upon what most people see which is small children snaking everyone blindly at their local park. Not many people outside of the sport are privy to how rapidly the sport has progressed and just how insane some of the stuff being accomplished is. As the brand photographer for Grit, Crisp and Lucky scooters as well as one of the go-to guys for the vast majority of events within the UK I’ve seen some crazy things done on scooters and also had the pleasure of capturing them....

The secret to all business is relationships—the good ones and, yes, even the bad ones. The bad ones drive us to do things like start a blog. The good ones support us, sometimes every step of the way, sometimes literally from the ground up. “It’s not about what you know, it’s about who you know.”  I used to say that with a twinge of bitterness in my mouth. Now, a decade or so later, I realize that isn’t a snide statement. The best thing you can do in business is expand your network. If so much of our success sits on the shoulders of whom we know, then it’s our job to get out there and expand our reach. Here’s how you do that. Get Uncomfortable This year I spoke at a convention for equine photographers. Pretty obscure. But those people need social media advice too, and that’s what I was there to teach. I knew absolutely no one, not even the person who invited me there to speak. There I was at the opening-night mixer. I dressed confident but not intimidating and walked into...

I find many similarities between boudoir and maternity. You have to be conscious of the individual’s body from head to toe. You are creating and controlling shapes using posing, lights and styling. Maternity and boudoir portraits are usually kept between the couple. They are intimate sessions. Crossing the two is a match made in heaven. Those curves are made for boudoir. What an amazing thing to help boost an expecting momma’s confidence in her temporary body. Having someone trust you with such a vulnerable and exposing session is a big deal. It’s a great way to build a client bond. You can shoot these in your studio or in the client’s home. Make it a day of pampering and upsell them on hair and makeup services. They will enjoy the experience and look finished for the shoot. Encourage them to have a date night afterward since they will look so fabulous. This is a great promo for those colder months when you are not able to shoot outside. It adds a new element to your portfolio. Her...

Perfect LinkedIn Headshots from DWM Photography to give you the edge. It’s your professional image, so get a Great LinkedIn photo at our Gringley  Studio. Choose your background and style of shoot. We’ll make sure your pose is perfect, so we capture the real ‘you’. Or get the team updated: we can visit your offices for a more personalised shoot. You get a selection of images to choose from, we’ll then retouch to make sure you look your best and provide you with 4 LinkedIn photos: Full Colour plus Black & White images optimised to work perfectly with LinkedIn and other Social Media sites. Good LinkedIn headshots support your career and help you stand out against your peers. You’ve worked hard for qualifications and professional reputation: your LinkedIn and professional profiles can work equally hard!  Book your session today . Did you know? Prospective employers and clients make judgements within milliseconds of seeing your LinkedIn headshot. Regularly updating...