Are Modeling Websites Worth Your Time and Money?

Are Modeling Websites Worth Your Time and Money?

Today’s Post by Joe Farace Updated 2/13/25: This post was written after the COVID-19 pandemic and has been updated. The on-line modeling scene has loosened up but it is not even close to getting back to normal.  I was optimistic…not so much anymore based on my...
Shooting with Power Pack & Head Systems

Shooting with Power Pack & Head Systems

It’s Studio Week on the blog and each day I’ll be offering some tips, trick, and techniques for making your next shoot easier and maybe even fun while creating great portraits at the same time… Today’s Post by Joe Farace Monolights, as I wrote...
Why I Use Monolights for Studio Portraits

Why I Use Monolights for Studio Portraits

It’s Studio Week on the blog and each day I’ll be offering some tips, trick, and techniques for making your next shoot easier and maybe even fun while creating great portraits at the same time… Today’s Post by Joe Farace “Light,” as a wise...
Choosing the Right Portrait Backdrop

Choosing the Right Portrait Backdrop

Today’s Post by Joe Farace It’s Studio Week on the blog and each day I’ll be offering some tips, trick, and techniques for making your next shoot easier and maybe even fun while creating great portraits at the same time… They may not be the...
All the Advantages of a Home Studio

All the Advantages of a Home Studio

Today’s Post by Joe Farace “…the great floodgates of the wonder-world swung open…” ― Herman Melville Like Noah, I’ve bounced back from a basement flood that submerged my studio in four-inches of water, while also creating problems in the...
Scheduling Test Shoots with New Models

Scheduling Test Shoots with New Models

Today’s Post by Joe Farace When deciding to work with a new model my first step is to schedule a test shoot with her.  But even before shooting the first frame, I start the process with an interview where I’ll look at her portfolio (print or on-line) and then,...