Fashion Photography 101 | Lara Jade | Photography

Hi everyone!

Today's post is something for all you amateur photographers out there who are hoping to learn a few new skills or even become an impressive professional one day.

The book 'Fashion Photography 101' is written by a photographer who has dedicated her time since the age of 15 to developing her skills and producing stunning work based on her own inspirations.

This book is that it isn't just about taking a photograph. It includes all aspects of being a professional photographer to help amateurs with a passion find their way in to the industry. 

Another thing about this book is that because it is written by someone who has 'been there, done that' it feels more genuine because it's so personal to her that you know you can trust what she is saying.

The book begins with a few starter tips, helping the reader choose the right camera. Then selecting the right lenses, including an in-depth description of what each lens can be used for and which one would be most appropriate for you. Software is something I have always been baffled by because you want to make sure you choose a decent editing software but you don't want to end up spending in some cases hundreds of pounds on one. 

 I thought I'd include the contents here because you can see all the things included in the book so you'd know whether or not you would benefit from buying it.

After the basics have been laid down, Jade then begins to teach you how to manage the pressure of conducting a shoot in the most professional way possible. She begins by talking you through how to prepare for your shoot, finding the right model, finding inspiration and finding the most suitable location. It's not written in a simple form but it's extremely easy to understand which is such a good thing to find because the confidence you build from something like this makes you so much more experimental as a photographer.

Tips on lighting are also provided to help you make the best of your shoot along with Jade's own tips on how to tackle any tricky aspects that are often difficult to control. 
  

Throughout the book, nearly on every page there are a selection of images taken by Jade which show the techniques she has described in the paragraphs before in use. Again, that's a really useful thing to include because if you were nervous about trying these tips out for the first time you have something you can use as a reference to see if you're getting the technique right. Then again how could a photography book not include photographs!

The book is almost set out in chronological order, taking you through the preparation for the shoot, the shoot itself, and finally the editing of the final images. This book provides a really simple step-by-step guide on how to edit your images properly making sure they are beautifully enhanced without looking too creamy and overdone. 

Editing using programmes like photoshop can be daunting because there are so many options and buttons you can click to alter the appearance of your image. Thankfully Jade's book offers an easy to understand set of instructions you can use to do things like: cover up model's blemishes, remove any skin imperfections and remove any stray hairs form the shot. 

The book is relatively new and is available form a whole host of retailers. However, I found it cheapest at amazon.com for just £9.59. If you haven't guessed by now I would definitely recommend it!

As always thanks for reading!