In the previous blog post I discussed the importance of communication with your model so you can capture the best images possible for your portfolio. 

Planning in advance is important from your position to. Knowing what the model will be wearing from top to bottom will give you the opportunity to create in advance. Take for example this picture. Emma is holding this Eastern Umbrella which I found in a market. Knowing she was jumping in this striped outfit I noticed the similarities in colour and put the two together. 

I like these sets of images because there's a blend of so many different cultures and environments. A mixture of the brutalist architecture of the Barbican Estate combined with Eastern elegance through a western dance movement and outfit. 

Photography is a joyful activity and as such should be treated in a complimentary way. Have a look around at home what little props you might be able to add to your shoot. It doesn’t need to be big, something small and light to carry will come in handy diversifying the images you take. Have a scrummage around, see what you find and get shooting! 

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