Jason Christopher, LA Commercial & Fashion Photographer Bio

I know this blog is mainly about fashion photography however, there are going to be many times when you will be shooting a head shot or a corporate head shot or just a family portrait. You MUST be GREAT at directing your subject. Yes fashion models you will have an easier time with because they will have experience but even the best and most experienced models want your input and energy.
Helmut Newton said it best… “My job as a portrait photographer is to seduce, amuse and entertain.”

So my first photography tip is: ➢Talk to and direct your model. Reinforce words like beautiful, nice, great, you look amazing, sexy!  Say it with energy and conviction! Your model will feed off your energy and enthusiasm.  The photographer dictates the overall tone of the shoot.  Don’t be afraid or nervous.  As a matter of fact your models expect you to direct them and WANT you to direct them !  Obviously if your shooting a family portrait you will choose different words other than sexy.  You could tell the family how handsome they all look.  Tell them what a beautiful family they are.  “Parents, you look great!”

Stay tuned for another tip coming soon

Model Bobbi Sue Luther

I will say it over and over again, if your photos do not evoke emotion then you have not done your job as a professional photographer.  This is my friend Crystal Allen again.  We shot these after the beauty shots. With minimal make up and just a big sweater and natural light, these photos capture the many different sides of Crystal.  Aside from getting your lighting down, you must always be ready to snap that shutter !  That means keeping that camera up to your eye constantly.  You never know when your model is going to just give you that perfect face.