Fashion photography

john101 · 22nd August 2008

hi, not sure if this is the right place to post this question. but anyway, do any of you guys know how can i start being a fashion photographer ? as in where can i learn and how do i start in making it my career... thanks

synapseman · 22nd August 2008

I think this has been discussed a little somewhere here in CS. Maybe you could do a search? Got some info there.

I guess, for a start, find some models to photograph and build up a portfolio. Go shoot fashion events at shopping centres, etc, and if you appear often enough, people will recognise you. Make contacts from there, and if your shots are good enough, you might be given invites for some events. This is what a colleague of mine has done, and he now shoots quite regularly for web and print publications.

In the world of fashion, contacts are important. It's not just who you know. It's who knows you.

All the best.

john101 · 27th August 2008

that seems like alot of hard work.. haha.. anyway do any of you guys know of any recommended schools overseas that offer fashion photography as a course of study??

synapseman · 27th August 2008

There probably are several fine arts colleges overseas that offer photography courses. You'll have to research them up yourself. As mentioned before, I'm not into fashion photography, so I'm just commenting based on observations. Of course it entails a lot of hard work, there's no short cut to success (unless of course you so happen to be naturally talented and born into a wealthy family with good connections).

Another route would be to find out who the top local fashion photographers are, and offer to be their assistant. As yes, you will probably still need to put together a decent portfolio.

Good luck.

AhV · 27th August 2008

speak to ZEMOTION .... she is by far the youngest ... then again, she has talent .... I mean every1 can learn to drive but NOT ALL can be F1 drivers

22nd August 2008	#1
john101 New Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 34	Fashion photography hi, not sure if this is the right place to post this question. but anyway, do any of you guys know how can i start being a fashion photographer ? as in where can i learn and how do i start in making it my career... thanks

22nd August 2008	#2
synapseman Senior Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: State of Confusion Posts: 2,088	Re: Fashion photography I think this has been discussed a little somewhere here in CS. Maybe you could do a search? Got some info there. I guess, for a start, find some models to photograph and build up a portfolio. Go shoot fashion events at shopping centres, etc, and if you appear often enough, people will recognise you. Make contacts from there, and if your shots are good enough, you might be given invites for some events. This is what a colleague of mine has done, and he now shoots quite regularly for web and print publications. In the world of fashion, contacts are important. It's not just who you know. It's who knows you. All the best. __________________ The synapseman uses Sony Alpha system & Corel Paint Shop Pro Photo X2.

27th August 2008	#3
john101 New Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 34	Re: Fashion photography that seems like alot of hard work.. haha.. anyway do any of you guys know of any recommended schools overseas that offer fashion photography as a course of study??

27th August 2008	#4
synapseman Senior Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: State of Confusion Posts: 2,088	Re: Fashion photography There probably are several fine arts colleges overseas that offer photography courses. You'll have to research them up yourself. As mentioned before, I'm not into fashion photography, so I'm just commenting based on observations. Of course it entails a lot of hard work, there's no short cut to success (unless of course you so happen to be naturally talented and born into a wealthy family with good connections). Another route would be to find out who the top local fashion photographers are, and offer to be their assistant. As yes, you will probably still need to put together a decent portfolio. Good luck. __________________ The synapseman uses Sony Alpha system & Corel Paint Shop Pro Photo X2.

27th August 2008	#5
AhV Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Northland Posts: 2,158	Re: Fashion photography speak to ZEMOTION .... she is by far the youngest ... then again, she has talent .... I mean every1 can learn to drive but NOT ALL can be F1 drivers