I receive a great deal of emails from Models asking advice on how to start modelling and build their first Model Portfolio. Wiki How have posted a great article full of advice, if you are interested in a model career please take a look.
http://www.wikihow.com/Build-a-Modeling-Portfolio
Rory Lewis is the only independent professional photographer in Liverpool & Manchester who specialises solely in Modelling Portfolios and studio portrait photoshoots. Unlike impersonal makeover studios that hire cheap photographers, have mediocre photography and hit you with hidden costs, a professional photo shoot with Rory is a rewarding and comprehensive experience. Rory has outstanding feedback and a wealth of experience to offer.
Clients regularly visit Rory from all over the UK and abroad. Each photoshoot in Liverpool or Manchester with Rory is unique, whether it is a Model Portfolio, Dance portfolio, Actors headshots, Glamour Photo shoot or – most typically – just lovely portraits for regular people who aren’t models or performers and want beautiful professional photos to capture them at their best in a comfortable, relaxing private Liverpool or Manchester studio.
There are packages to suit all budgets, at clear, attractive prices that include all the photos. No experience necessary. Please check our Rory’s Photoshoot Services Page for links to all his packages and services.
“Working with a Professional Model with amazing bone structure and facial expression. This course is a MUST for all those enthusiastic portrait photographers who want to capture some amazing shots for their portfolios.”
Tuition is a hands on classroom as you work with the models throughout the day learning new skills and techniques ” You will walk away from this course with the skill to develop and improve your photography techniques” Learn studio flash lighting, develop your understanding of studio technique and test using two photographic models.
You will be shown the effect of soft boxes, umbrellas, snoots, and beauty dish how to use reflectors. How to use both soft and hard lighting to change the mood and effect of a portrait. Learn what a main lights function is; and how to use fill lights, back lights and hair lights and be shown how they affect the final image.
1:00pm – Lunch
5:00pm – Close
Tuition is a hands on classroom” You will walk away from this course with the skills to develop and improve your photography techniques” Learn studio flash lighting, develop your understanding of studio technique and test with our model.
An Internationally published model will be provided for you to shoot. Advice will be given on lighting, direction and posing. Teaching is presented in an easy to understand relaxed and entertaining manner.”
Today’s Art Nude Course in Glasgow was a great success the delegates with my help developed new lighting techniques and worked throughout the session with model Fredau Hoekstra.
Learning new skills in lighting, creative direction, and camera technique. Thank you to Fredau who did a wonderful job modelling for the course.
If you missed out on the course I will be holding another Art Nude Workshop in Glasgow on Saturday 1st June.
Delegate Dawn Matthews Shots from the Session
Rory Lewis is one of the most sought after actors headshot photographers in the UK photographing actors headshots for several years. Over the years Rory has developed his own unique style of working with actors ensuring their photographic headshot experience is an enjoyable; relaxed session to create the very best in Actors Headshots.
Whether you’re just starting your Acting Career, or are already a veteran of the stage or screen, you will understand how important it is to have striking and engaging headshots in your portfolio.
“A strong Actors Headshot reflects something about your personality and I can work with you to draw this out on film and shoot in a style suitable for castings in London and internationally.”
On the 20th April 2013, I will be holding an Actors Headshots Drop in Day at Farringdon Studios in London. Places will be limited, so please EMAIL me or CALL 07918 954 230 to book your time slot. Times start from 9am-7pm please specify in your EMAIL which times are best for your session.
Just as you wouldn’t tell a hairdresser to cut your hair, you’d have a few ideas yourself, so it’s fine to brief me as much as you like, if their are any particular roles you are cast for tell me.
So, when we agree a headshot sesson time, I send you aWelcome Email with my advice on preparing for and making the most the session.
That encourages you to think about the sorts of castings you get and want, and to make clear choices about hair, makeup and clothing that will really help you get the range of headshots to create a dynamic portfolio fit for the modern casting environment.
Of course you can rely on me to do my job (“Spotlight Recently Recommended My Services”), but the more prepared the better!
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Finally I have found a fabulous photographer! 
I have never had my photo taken in a ‘photoshoot’ environment and was very nervous.
