I recently did a professional model photoshoot with a fantastic model named Melissa.  Melissa is really young matriculated in 2007 and started her modelling when she was still in school, but in the professional modelling scene age isn’t really a factor, being young is considered a positive point.  She has great looks and potential, awesome eyes that just catch and hold your attention every time you look at her photos. 

Phillip (who’s also in the photos) is Melissa’s steady boyfriend and we just had to take a few pics for them to have as cute couple photos.   I always love to watch couples, even when photographing them, there is just  that indescribable bond that we call love and true magic lies in capturing that special feeling.

I found this rundown factory as a  location by accident a few years ago in Alberton.  I was still in school and had a little accident with my mini, so obviously I didn’t have a lot of money to go to a panelbeater, a friend referred me to a great panelbeater who has a shop in this warehouse, and since I set eyes on it the first time, it’s always the first thing that pops into my head when I need a location for a professional photoshoot be it for modelling/ band photos etc.

Having a modelling portfolio is of the utmost importance if you plan on getting anywhere in the modelling industry.  If you have a look on the internet at modelling photos you will find the photos you are drawn to are the ones that have been professionally done.  Using a professional photographer might be a little costly, but rather get someone who takes photos and poses loads of models every day as they know what they are doing and they have an absolute passion for their work.  Remember, your photos will be advertised on loads of websites and that means their name will also be displayed everywhere so they’ll only give their best to make a name for themselves and also for you.

Riani