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4 tips for beginner photographers planning a photoshoot with a model
my obsession with photography has grown so much that, this year, my birthday gift from a friend was free labor. yes, I asked them to pose for my second model session. so, I made a list of props to gather, charged to batteries to my Canon Rebel T7, and planned a photoshoot bigger and better than my first model session. map out the shot don't forget to include all the details in my notes, I explicitly described every shot I was hoping to get: the tilt of the head, the framing o

Kirsten Magas
Dec 3, 20253 min read


4 beginner photographer mistakes to avoid in your first model session
over the weekend, I shot my first model session. like many photographers, I started with a friend, which alleviated some pressure, but I couldn't shake all the nerves. like many things in life, my first shoot did not go exactly as planned. (as a future wedding photographer, I should probably get used to that.) from a lack of preparation to the unfortunately wet weather, there are certainly a few things I'd do differently if I could go back and do it all again. make a rainy d

Kirsten Magas
Oct 15, 20254 min read
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