http://www.filmphotoacademy.com/blog/rss.xml FilmPhotoAcademy.com RSS Feed en-usno(C) 2008-09 FilmPhotoAcademy.com - Free Distribution As Isphotography,photo,models,portfolios,portraits,weddings,trainingA regular podcast and blog for inspiration, education, ideas, tips and techniques from a working photographer.Tips, Tricks and Techniques from Simon Walden, commercial photographerSimon Waldensqw@FilmPhotoAcademy.comSimon Walden Fri, 12 Jun 2026 07:00:01 GMT https://www.filmphotoacademy.com/blog/katie-at-home-photoshoot I went over to Katie's place for a couple of hours for this shoot. This particular set of images is mostly about expressions. https://www.filmphotoacademy.com/blog/katie-at-home-photoshoot Katie at home photoshoothttps://www.filmphotoacademy.com/blog/katie-at-home-photoshoot2026-05-23T08:51:01+00:00]]> sqw@FilmPhotoAcademy.com (Simon Walden) Thu, 11 Jun 2026 13:40:01 GMT https://www.filmphotoacademy.com/blog/6-camera-settings-for-studio-shooting-that-will-prevent-c-ups A short YouTube photography tip https://www.filmphotoacademy.com/blog/6-camera-settings-for-studio-shooting-that-will-prevent-c-ups 6 Camera Settings for Studio Shooting That Will Prevent C**** Ups (video)https://www.filmphotoacademy.com/blog/6-camera-settings-for-studio-shooting-that-will-prevent-c-ups2026-06-12T06:22:35+00:00]]> sqw@FilmPhotoAcademy.com (Simon Walden) Thu, 11 Jun 2026 13:40:01 GMT https://www.filmphotoacademy.com/blog/artemis-fauna-making-low-contrast-and-gentle-colours-work "Nudes Deconstructed" - a short YouTube video discussion of an image. https://www.filmphotoacademy.com/blog/artemis-fauna-making-low-contrast-and-gentle-colours-work Artemis Fauna - making low contrast and gentle colours work (video)https://www.filmphotoacademy.com/blog/artemis-fauna-making-low-contrast-and-gentle-colours-work2026-06-12T06:22:35+00:00]]> sqw@FilmPhotoAcademy.com (Simon Walden) Wed, 10 Jun 2026 18:01:01 GMT https://www.filmphotoacademy.com/blog/model-of-the-day-10062026-emma-bradley Our daily model photograph with Emma Bradley https://www.filmphotoacademy.com/blog/model-of-the-day-10062026-emma-bradley Model of the Day: 10/06/2026 - Emma Bradleyhttps://www.filmphotoacademy.com/blog/model-of-the-day-10062026-emma-bradley2026-06-12T06:22:39+00:00]]> sqw@FilmPhotoAcademy.com (Simon Walden) Wed, 10 Jun 2026 00:44:01 GMT https://www.filmphotoacademy.com/blog/what-camera-should-i-buy-for-weddings A short YouTube video with some business advice https://www.filmphotoacademy.com/blog/what-camera-should-i-buy-for-weddings What Camera Should I Buy for Weddings? (video)https://www.filmphotoacademy.com/blog/what-camera-should-i-buy-for-weddings2026-06-12T06:22:32+00:00]]> sqw@FilmPhotoAcademy.com (Simon Walden) Tue, 09 Jun 2026 20:59:01 GMT https://www.filmphotoacademy.com/blog/homage-to-bill-brandt THINKING: Bill Brandt is one of my all-time heroes. Why? Because he developed the whole process of fish-eye, ultra wide-angle photography. https://www.filmphotoacademy.com/blog/homage-to-bill-brandt Homage to Bill Brandthttps://www.filmphotoacademy.com/blog/homage-to-bill-brandt2026-06-12T06:22:35+00:00]]> sqw@FilmPhotoAcademy.com (Simon Walden) Tue, 09 Jun 2026 18:00:40 GMT https://www.filmphotoacademy.com/blog/model-of-the-day-09062026-niki-marie Our daily model photograph with Niki Marie https://www.filmphotoacademy.com/blog/model-of-the-day-09062026-niki-marie Model of the Day: 09/06/2026 - Niki Mariehttps://www.filmphotoacademy.com/blog/model-of-the-day-09062026-niki-marie2026-06-12T06:22:38+00:00]]> sqw@FilmPhotoAcademy.com (Simon Walden) Tue, 09 Jun 2026 11:27:01 GMT https://www.filmphotoacademy.com/blog/critique-for-dave-l Dave recently attended our Carla Monaco Fashion/Nudes in the woods workshop Lovely tones in this image, the skin tones against the wood and greens works very well. https://www.filmphotoacademy.com/blog/critique-for-dave-l Critique for Dave Lhttps://www.filmphotoacademy.com/blog/critique-for-dave-l2026-06-12T06:22:40+00:00]]> sqw@FilmPhotoAcademy.com (Simon Walden) Mon, 08 Jun 2026 18:01:00 GMT https://www.filmphotoacademy.com/blog/model-of-the-day-08062026-deborah-mingham Our daily model photograph with Deborah Mingham https://www.filmphotoacademy.com/blog/model-of-the-day-08062026-deborah-mingham Model of the Day: 08/06/2026 - Deborah Minghamhttps://www.filmphotoacademy.com/blog/model-of-the-day-08062026-deborah-mingham2026-06-12T06:22:32+00:00]]> sqw@FilmPhotoAcademy.com (Simon Walden) Mon, 08 Jun 2026 16:00:01 GMT https://www.filmphotoacademy.com/blog/what-do-you-want-future-tech-to-bring-to-photography I admit I've been suckered into the iPad world recently and one ofnthe apps I've installed allows me to connect my iPhone and iPad so that I can control the iPhone camera from the iPad. https://www.filmphotoacademy.com/blog/what-do-you-want-future-tech-to-bring-to-photography What do you want future tech to bring to photography?https://www.filmphotoacademy.com/blog/what-do-you-want-future-tech-to-bring-to-photography2026-06-12T06:22:38+00:00]]> sqw@FilmPhotoAcademy.com (Simon Walden) Mon, 08 Jun 2026 06:06:01 GMT https://www.filmphotoacademy.com/blog/nude-on-tiles-photographs-deconstructed "Nudes Deconstructed" - a short YouTube video discussion of an image. https://www.filmphotoacademy.com/blog/nude-on-tiles-photographs-deconstructed Nude on Tiles - Photographs Deconstructed (video)https://www.filmphotoacademy.com/blog/nude-on-tiles-photographs-deconstructed2026-06-12T06:22:37+00:00]]> sqw@FilmPhotoAcademy.com (Simon Walden) Sun, 07 Jun 2026 18:01:08 GMT https://www.filmphotoacademy.com/blog/model-of-the-day-07062026-katie-green Our daily model photograph with Katie Green https://www.filmphotoacademy.com/blog/model-of-the-day-07062026-katie-green Model of the Day: 07/06/2026 - Katie Greenhttps://www.filmphotoacademy.com/blog/model-of-the-day-07062026-katie-green2026-06-12T06:22:35+00:00]]> sqw@FilmPhotoAcademy.com (Simon Walden) Sun, 07 Jun 2026 06:40:01 GMT https://www.filmphotoacademy.com/blog/experimental-photoshop-with-leah The "Difference" and "Exclusion" blend modes on layers are not used very often because the results are somewhat unpredictable and weird. https://www.filmphotoacademy.com/blog/experimental-photoshop-with-leah Experimental Photoshop with Leahhttps://www.filmphotoacademy.com/blog/experimental-photoshop-with-leah2026-06-12T06:22:35+00:00]]> sqw@FilmPhotoAcademy.com (Simon Walden) Sat, 06 Jun 2026 19:36:01 GMT https://www.filmphotoacademy.com/blog/study-in-water-droplets This is a study in water droplets on flesh. Lighting Diagram Obviously the main concern is safety - mains-powered strobes and water do not mix. https://www.filmphotoacademy.com/blog/study-in-water-droplets Study in water dropletshttps://www.filmphotoacademy.com/blog/study-in-water-droplets2026-06-12T06:22:34+00:00]]> sqw@FilmPhotoAcademy.com (Simon Walden) Sat, 06 Jun 2026 18:00:55 GMT https://www.filmphotoacademy.com/blog/model-of-the-day-06062026-niki-marie Our daily model photograph with Niki Marie https://www.filmphotoacademy.com/blog/model-of-the-day-06062026-niki-marie Model of the Day: 06/06/2026 - Niki Mariehttps://www.filmphotoacademy.com/blog/model-of-the-day-06062026-niki-marie2026-06-12T06:22:28+00:00]]> sqw@FilmPhotoAcademy.com (Simon Walden) Thu, 04 Jun 2026 18:01:09 GMT https://www.filmphotoacademy.com/blog/model-of-the-day-04062026-julie-waterhouse Our daily model photograph with Julie Waterhouse https://www.filmphotoacademy.com/blog/model-of-the-day-04062026-julie-waterhouse Model of the Day: 04/06/2026 - Julie Waterhousehttps://www.filmphotoacademy.com/blog/model-of-the-day-04062026-julie-waterhouse2026-06-12T06:22:32+00:00]]> sqw@FilmPhotoAcademy.com (Simon Walden) Thu, 04 Jun 2026 16:50:01 GMT https://www.filmphotoacademy.com/blog/jammy-lou-on-the-path-photographs-deconstructed "Nudes Deconstructed" - a short YouTube video discussion of an image. https://www.filmphotoacademy.com/blog/jammy-lou-on-the-path-photographs-deconstructed Jammy Lou on the Path: Photographs Deconstructed (video)https://www.filmphotoacademy.com/blog/jammy-lou-on-the-path-photographs-deconstructed2026-06-12T06:22:32+00:00]]> sqw@FilmPhotoAcademy.com (Simon Walden) Thu, 04 Jun 2026 14:20:01 GMT https://www.filmphotoacademy.com/blog/critique-for-john-d Like this is strong monochrome. The hard lighting brings out a strong sense of drama. It is maybe slightly windy at the top of the image - you could lose a couple of inches and get a strong image. https://www.filmphotoacademy.com/blog/critique-for-john-d Critique for John D.https://www.filmphotoacademy.com/blog/critique-for-john-d2026-06-12T06:39:54+00:00]]> sqw@FilmPhotoAcademy.com (Simon Walden) Thu, 04 Jun 2026 12:17:01 GMT https://www.filmphotoacademy.com/blog/height THINKING: When working with a model both of you have to pay attention to safety. When Freya was sitting on the ladder in this shot I felt comfortable. https://www.filmphotoacademy.com/blog/height Heighthttps://www.filmphotoacademy.com/blog/height2026-06-12T06:40:01+00:00]]> sqw@FilmPhotoAcademy.com (Simon Walden) Wed, 03 Jun 2026 18:01:13 GMT https://www.filmphotoacademy.com/blog/model-of-the-day-03062026-miss-pixie Our daily model photograph with Miss Pixie https://www.filmphotoacademy.com/blog/model-of-the-day-03062026-miss-pixie Model of the Day: 03/06/2026 - Miss Pixiehttps://www.filmphotoacademy.com/blog/model-of-the-day-03062026-miss-pixie2026-06-12T06:22:28+00:00]]> sqw@FilmPhotoAcademy.com (Simon Walden) Wed, 03 Jun 2026 07:35:01 GMT https://www.filmphotoacademy.com/blog/do-you-enter-photo-competitions A short YouTube photography tip https://www.filmphotoacademy.com/blog/do-you-enter-photo-competitions Do You Enter Photo Competitions? (video)https://www.filmphotoacademy.com/blog/do-you-enter-photo-competitions2026-06-12T06:39:49+00:00]]> sqw@FilmPhotoAcademy.com (Simon Walden) Tue, 02 Jun 2026 22:12:01 GMT https://www.filmphotoacademy.com/blog/are-wedding-fayres-worth-it A short YouTube video with some business advice https://www.filmphotoacademy.com/blog/are-wedding-fayres-worth-it Are Wedding Fayres Worth It? (video)https://www.filmphotoacademy.com/blog/are-wedding-fayres-worth-it2026-06-12T06:22:29+00:00]]> sqw@FilmPhotoAcademy.com (Simon Walden) Tue, 02 Jun 2026 18:01:08 GMT https://www.filmphotoacademy.com/blog/model-of-the-day-02062026-tina-ll Our daily model photograph with Tina LL https://www.filmphotoacademy.com/blog/model-of-the-day-02062026-tina-ll Model of the Day: 02/06/2026 - Tina LLhttps://www.filmphotoacademy.com/blog/model-of-the-day-02062026-tina-ll2026-06-12T06:22:37+00:00]]> sqw@FilmPhotoAcademy.com (Simon Walden) Tue, 02 Jun 2026 06:20:01 GMT https://www.filmphotoacademy.com/blog/sixty-second-photoshoot This is what you get when you compress six hours shooting into sixty seconds. https://www.filmphotoacademy.com/blog/sixty-second-photoshoot Sixty Second Photoshoothttps://www.filmphotoacademy.com/blog/sixty-second-photoshoot2026-06-12T06:42:45+00:00]]> sqw@FilmPhotoAcademy.com (Simon Walden) Mon, 01 Jun 2026 18:01:10 GMT https://www.filmphotoacademy.com/blog/model-of-the-day-01062026-jammy-lou Our daily model photograph with Jammy Lou https://www.filmphotoacademy.com/blog/model-of-the-day-01062026-jammy-lou Model of the Day: 01/06/2026 - Jammy Louhttps://www.filmphotoacademy.com/blog/model-of-the-day-01062026-jammy-lou2026-06-12T06:22:31+00:00]]> sqw@FilmPhotoAcademy.com (Simon Walden) Mon, 01 Jun 2026 03:34:01 GMT https://www.filmphotoacademy.com/blog/victoria-bond-fashion-palace-photographs-deconstructed "Images Deconstructed" - a short YouTube video discussion of an image. https://www.filmphotoacademy.com/blog/victoria-bond-fashion-palace-photographs-deconstructed Victoria Bond = Fashion Palace = Photographs Deconstructed (video)https://www.filmphotoacademy.com/blog/victoria-bond-fashion-palace-photographs-deconstructed2026-06-12T06:42:43+00:00]]> sqw@FilmPhotoAcademy.com (Simon Walden) Mon, 01 Jun 2026 02:42:01 GMT https://www.filmphotoacademy.com/blog/8-more-tips-to-improve-your-portraits 1) Contrast clothes and location If your sitter is wearing blue, don't put them against a blue background. https://www.filmphotoacademy.com/blog/8-more-tips-to-improve-your-portraits 8 More tips to improve your portraitshttps://www.filmphotoacademy.com/blog/8-more-tips-to-improve-your-portraits2026-06-12T06:40:00+00:00]]> sqw@FilmPhotoAcademy.com (Simon Walden) Mon, 01 Jun 2026 02:42:01 GMT https://www.filmphotoacademy.com/blog/recommended-photoshop-plugins-for-portraits A short YouTube photography tip https://www.filmphotoacademy.com/blog/recommended-photoshop-plugins-for-portraits Recommended Photoshop Plugins for Portraits (video)https://www.filmphotoacademy.com/blog/recommended-photoshop-plugins-for-portraits2026-06-12T06:22:37+00:00]]> sqw@FilmPhotoAcademy.com (Simon Walden) Sun, 31 May 2026 18:01:17 GMT https://www.filmphotoacademy.com/blog/model-of-the-day-31052026-carla-monaco Our daily model photograph with Carla Monaco https://www.filmphotoacademy.com/blog/model-of-the-day-31052026-carla-monaco Model of the Day: 31/05/2026 - Carla Monacohttps://www.filmphotoacademy.com/blog/model-of-the-day-31052026-carla-monaco2026-06-12T06:22:32+00:00]]> sqw@FilmPhotoAcademy.com (Simon Walden) Sat, 30 May 2026 18:00:36 GMT https://www.filmphotoacademy.com/blog/model-of-the-day-30052026-ivory-flame Our daily model photograph with Ivory Flame https://www.filmphotoacademy.com/blog/model-of-the-day-30052026-ivory-flame Model of the Day: 30/05/2026 - Ivory Flamehttps://www.filmphotoacademy.com/blog/model-of-the-day-30052026-ivory-flame2026-06-12T06:22:38+00:00]]> sqw@FilmPhotoAcademy.com (Simon Walden) Sat, 30 May 2026 17:13:01 GMT https://www.filmphotoacademy.com/blog/critique-for-andrew-l Good set Andrew, comments are below each image. I like the way you've de-saturdated this image and the crop works well. https://www.filmphotoacademy.com/blog/critique-for-andrew-l Critique for Andrew Lhttps://www.filmphotoacademy.com/blog/critique-for-andrew-l2026-06-12T06:39:57+00:00]]> sqw@FilmPhotoAcademy.com (Simon Walden) Sat, 30 May 2026 08:56:01 GMT https://www.filmphotoacademy.com/blog/fashion-photo-with-faith-obae-photographs-deconstructed "Images Deconstructed" - a short YouTube video discussion of an image. https://www.filmphotoacademy.com/blog/fashion-photo-with-faith-obae-photographs-deconstructed Fashion Photo with Faith Obae: Photographs Deconstructed (video)https://www.filmphotoacademy.com/blog/fashion-photo-with-faith-obae-photographs-deconstructed2026-06-12T06:35:22+00:00]]> sqw@FilmPhotoAcademy.com (Simon Walden) Sat, 30 May 2026 03:35:01 GMT https://www.filmphotoacademy.com/blog/grids-in-images THINKING: When shooting against a strongly defined background like a grid you need to decide how it will feature in your image. https://www.filmphotoacademy.com/blog/grids-in-images Grids in imageshttps://www.filmphotoacademy.com/blog/grids-in-images2026-06-12T06:22:38+00:00]]> sqw@FilmPhotoAcademy.com (Simon Walden) Fri, 29 May 2026 18:37:39 GMT https://www.filmphotoacademy.com/blog/critique-for-michael-s Every attendeed to our workshops can have images reviewed - these are Michael's images from a natural light and studio workshop. https://www.filmphotoacademy.com/blog/critique-for-michael-s Critique for Michael Shttps://www.filmphotoacademy.com/blog/critique-for-michael-s2026-06-12T06:42:39+00:00]]> sqw@FilmPhotoAcademy.com (Simon Walden) Fri, 29 May 2026 18:00:41 GMT https://www.filmphotoacademy.com/blog/model-of-the-day-29052026-niki-marie Our daily model photograph with Niki Marie https://www.filmphotoacademy.com/blog/model-of-the-day-29052026-niki-marie Model of the Day: 29/05/2026 - Niki Mariehttps://www.filmphotoacademy.com/blog/model-of-the-day-29052026-niki-marie2026-06-12T06:39:51+00:00]]> sqw@FilmPhotoAcademy.com (Simon Walden) Fri, 29 May 2026 12:00:01 GMT https://www.filmphotoacademy.com/blog/canon-5d-mkii-yellow-cast-to-lcd-display Just for the benefit of anyone else who might have the same problem. Just had a camera back from repair to the battery case and when I fired it up there was a really strong Yellow Cast to the LCD display on the back of the camera. https://www.filmphotoacademy.com/blog/canon-5d-mkii-yellow-cast-to-lcd-display Canon 5D MkII - Yellow cast to LCD displayhttps://www.filmphotoacademy.com/blog/canon-5d-mkii-yellow-cast-to-lcd-display2026-06-12T06:22:37+00:00]]> sqw@FilmPhotoAcademy.com (Simon Walden) Fri, 29 May 2026 12:00:01 GMT https://www.filmphotoacademy.com/blog/sessilee-lopez-posing Sessilee Lopez shows off her posing talents https://www.filmphotoacademy.com/blog/sessilee-lopez-posing Sessilee Lopez Posinghttps://www.filmphotoacademy.com/blog/sessilee-lopez-posing2026-06-12T06:22:29+00:00]]> sqw@FilmPhotoAcademy.com (Simon Walden) Fri, 29 May 2026 11:58:01 GMT https://www.filmphotoacademy.com/blog/athletic-figure-lighting The power and wonder of the human form. Lighting Diagram A softbox very hard left provides clear shadowing - and hence modelling of the figure, this lets us see the muscle structure clearly. https://www.filmphotoacademy.com/blog/athletic-figure-lighting Athletic figure lightinghttps://www.filmphotoacademy.com/blog/athletic-figure-lighting2026-06-12T06:35:20+00:00]]> sqw@FilmPhotoAcademy.com (Simon Walden) Thu, 28 May 2026 18:11:37 GMT https://www.filmphotoacademy.com/blog/critique-for-eion-j Every attendeed to our workshops can have images reviewed - these are Eion's images from a natural light and studio workshop. https://www.filmphotoacademy.com/blog/critique-for-eion-j Critique for Eion Jhttps://www.filmphotoacademy.com/blog/critique-for-eion-j2026-06-12T06:39:54+00:00]]> sqw@FilmPhotoAcademy.com (Simon Walden) Thu, 28 May 2026 18:00:28 GMT https://www.filmphotoacademy.com/blog/model-of-the-day-28052026-harriett-langley Our daily model photograph with Harriett Langley https://www.filmphotoacademy.com/blog/model-of-the-day-28052026-harriett-langley Model of the Day: 28/05/2026 - Harriett Langleyhttps://www.filmphotoacademy.com/blog/model-of-the-day-28052026-harriett-langley2026-06-12T06:22:37+00:00]]> sqw@FilmPhotoAcademy.com (Simon Walden) Thu, 28 May 2026 14:18:01 GMT https://www.filmphotoacademy.com/blog/silhouette-couple-photographs-deconstructed "Nudes Deconstructed" - a short YouTube video discussion of an image. https://www.filmphotoacademy.com/blog/silhouette-couple-photographs-deconstructed Silhouette Couple - Photographs Deconstructed (video)https://www.filmphotoacademy.com/blog/silhouette-couple-photographs-deconstructed2026-06-12T06:22:22+00:00]]> sqw@FilmPhotoAcademy.com (Simon Walden) Thu, 28 May 2026 06:00:01 GMT https://www.filmphotoacademy.com/blog/freya-and-the-tree-photoshoot So here we are in the woods and we see this enormous tree that has fallen exposing these glorious roots. https://www.filmphotoacademy.com/blog/freya-and-the-tree-photoshoot Freya and the Tree Photoshoothttps://www.filmphotoacademy.com/blog/freya-and-the-tree-photoshoot2026-06-12T06:22:32+00:00]]> sqw@FilmPhotoAcademy.com (Simon Walden) Wed, 27 May 2026 18:00:38 GMT https://www.filmphotoacademy.com/blog/model-of-the-day-27052026-suzanne-m Our daily model photograph with Suzanne M https://www.filmphotoacademy.com/blog/model-of-the-day-27052026-suzanne-m Model of the Day: 27/05/2026 - Suzanne Mhttps://www.filmphotoacademy.com/blog/model-of-the-day-27052026-suzanne-m2026-06-12T06:22:38+00:00]]> sqw@FilmPhotoAcademy.com (Simon Walden) Wed, 27 May 2026 17:56:24 GMT https://www.filmphotoacademy.com/blog/critique-for-colin-c Every attendeed to our workshops can have images reviewed - these are Colin's images from a natural light and studio workshop. https://www.filmphotoacademy.com/blog/critique-for-colin-c Critique for Colin Chttps://www.filmphotoacademy.com/blog/critique-for-colin-c2026-06-12T06:22:37+00:00]]> sqw@FilmPhotoAcademy.com (Simon Walden) Tue, 26 May 2026 19:40:01 GMT https://www.filmphotoacademy.com/blog/what-is-a-safe-iso A short YouTube photography tip https://www.filmphotoacademy.com/blog/what-is-a-safe-iso What is a safe ISO? (video)https://www.filmphotoacademy.com/blog/what-is-a-safe-iso2026-06-12T06:22:35+00:00]]> sqw@FilmPhotoAcademy.com (Simon Walden) Tue, 26 May 2026 18:00:36 GMT https://www.filmphotoacademy.com/blog/model-of-the-day-26052026-ivory-flame Our daily model photograph with Ivory Flame https://www.filmphotoacademy.com/blog/model-of-the-day-26052026-ivory-flame Model of the Day: 26/05/2026 - Ivory Flamehttps://www.filmphotoacademy.com/blog/model-of-the-day-26052026-ivory-flame2026-06-12T06:22:31+00:00]]> sqw@FilmPhotoAcademy.com (Simon Walden) Mon, 25 May 2026 20:06:01 GMT https://www.filmphotoacademy.com/blog/critique-for-kevinh Not the best of the set. The crop cuts out the edge of her elbow and the partially covered eye does not work well here. https://www.filmphotoacademy.com/blog/critique-for-kevinh Critique for KevinHhttps://www.filmphotoacademy.com/blog/critique-for-kevinh2026-06-12T06:40:03+00:00]]> sqw@FilmPhotoAcademy.com (Simon Walden) Mon, 25 May 2026 18:00:37 GMT https://www.filmphotoacademy.com/blog/model-of-the-day-25052026-group Our daily model photograph with Group https://www.filmphotoacademy.com/blog/model-of-the-day-25052026-group Model of the Day: 25/05/2026 - Grouphttps://www.filmphotoacademy.com/blog/model-of-the-day-25052026-group2026-06-12T06:22:38+00:00]]> sqw@FilmPhotoAcademy.com (Simon Walden) Mon, 25 May 2026 01:02:01 GMT https://www.filmphotoacademy.com/blog/jammy-lou-nude-on-jetty-photographs-deconstructed "Nudes Deconstructed" - a short YouTube video discussion of an image. https://www.filmphotoacademy.com/blog/jammy-lou-nude-on-jetty-photographs-deconstructed Jammy Lou - Nude on Jetty - Photographs Deconstructed (video)https://www.filmphotoacademy.com/blog/jammy-lou-nude-on-jetty-photographs-deconstructed2026-06-12T06:35:04+00:00]]> sqw@FilmPhotoAcademy.com (Simon Walden) Sun, 24 May 2026 18:53:01 GMT https://www.filmphotoacademy.com/blog/gaze THINKING: The general rule of thumb is that the gaze of your sitter should look INTO the frame of the image. https://www.filmphotoacademy.com/blog/gaze Gazehttps://www.filmphotoacademy.com/blog/gaze2026-06-12T06:22:38+00:00]]> sqw@FilmPhotoAcademy.com (Simon Walden) Sun, 24 May 2026 18:00:35 GMT https://www.filmphotoacademy.com/blog/model-of-the-day-24052026-miss-pixie Our daily model photograph with Miss Pixie https://www.filmphotoacademy.com/blog/model-of-the-day-24052026-miss-pixie Model of the Day: 24/05/2026 - Miss Pixiehttps://www.filmphotoacademy.com/blog/model-of-the-day-24052026-miss-pixie2026-06-12T06:40:04+00:00]]> sqw@FilmPhotoAcademy.com (Simon Walden) Sat, 23 May 2026 18:00:53 GMT https://www.filmphotoacademy.com/blog/model-of-the-day-23052026-niki-marie Our daily model photograph with Niki Marie https://www.filmphotoacademy.com/blog/model-of-the-day-23052026-niki-marie Model of the Day: 23/05/2026 - Niki Mariehttps://www.filmphotoacademy.com/blog/model-of-the-day-23052026-niki-marie2026-06-12T06:22:35+00:00]]> sqw@FilmPhotoAcademy.com (Simon Walden) Sat, 23 May 2026 06:24:01 GMT https://www.filmphotoacademy.com/blog/how-telling-the-taxman-can-save-you-money A short YouTube video with some business advice https://www.filmphotoacademy.com/blog/how-telling-the-taxman-can-save-you-money How Telling the Taxman Can Save You Money (video)https://www.filmphotoacademy.com/blog/how-telling-the-taxman-can-save-you-money2026-06-12T06:22:34+00:00]]> sqw@FilmPhotoAcademy.com (Simon Walden) Sat, 23 May 2026 05:40:01 GMT https://www.filmphotoacademy.com/blog/carla-boudoir-photoshoot From a short shoot with Carla Monaco some high key and low key boudoir scenes A large fake window with a very big softbox and diffusion screen gives gentle wrap around lighting. https://www.filmphotoacademy.com/blog/carla-boudoir-photoshoot Carla Boudoir Photoshoothttps://www.filmphotoacademy.com/blog/carla-boudoir-photoshoot2026-06-12T06:22:32+00:00]]> sqw@FilmPhotoAcademy.com (Simon Walden) Fri, 22 May 2026 18:00:42 GMT https://www.filmphotoacademy.com/blog/model-of-the-day-22052026-ivory-flame Our daily model photograph with Ivory Flame https://www.filmphotoacademy.com/blog/model-of-the-day-22052026-ivory-flame Model of the Day: 22/05/2026 - Ivory Flamehttps://www.filmphotoacademy.com/blog/model-of-the-day-22052026-ivory-flame2026-06-12T06:22:39+00:00]]> sqw@FilmPhotoAcademy.com (Simon Walden) Thu, 21 May 2026 18:00:38 GMT https://www.filmphotoacademy.com/blog/model-of-the-day-21052026-harriett-langley Our daily model photograph with Harriett Langley https://www.filmphotoacademy.com/blog/model-of-the-day-21052026-harriett-langley Model of the Day: 21/05/2026 - Harriett Langleyhttps://www.filmphotoacademy.com/blog/model-of-the-day-21052026-harriett-langley2026-06-12T06:39:58+00:00]]> sqw@FilmPhotoAcademy.com (Simon Walden) Thu, 21 May 2026 15:44:01 GMT https://www.filmphotoacademy.com/blog/14-lighting-tips-to-improve-your-portraits 1) Never use on-camera flash Because everytime it gives you the "rabbit in the headlights" - demonising red-eye look. https://www.filmphotoacademy.com/blog/14-lighting-tips-to-improve-your-portraits 14 Lighting Tips to Improve Your Portraitshttps://www.filmphotoacademy.com/blog/14-lighting-tips-to-improve-your-portraits2026-06-12T06:22:40+00:00]]> sqw@FilmPhotoAcademy.com (Simon Walden) Thu, 21 May 2026 15:44:01 GMT https://www.filmphotoacademy.com/blog/acting-the-photographer A short YouTube photography tip https://www.filmphotoacademy.com/blog/acting-the-photographer Acting The Photographer (video)https://www.filmphotoacademy.com/blog/acting-the-photographer2026-06-12T06:22:32+00:00]]> sqw@FilmPhotoAcademy.com (Simon Walden) Thu, 21 May 2026 04:20:01 GMT https://www.filmphotoacademy.com/blog/creating-a-highkey-glamour-look A bright, white and cheerful look is typical of high key glamour - and indeed high key photography in general. https://www.filmphotoacademy.com/blog/creating-a-highkey-glamour-look Creating a high-key glamour lookhttps://www.filmphotoacademy.com/blog/creating-a-highkey-glamour-look2026-06-12T06:35:00+00:00]]> sqw@FilmPhotoAcademy.com (Simon Walden) Wed, 20 May 2026 22:59:01 GMT https://www.filmphotoacademy.com/blog/critique-for-robertb Cracking set. Terrific variety, good captures, interesting images, very satisfying to see results like this from a workshop. https://www.filmphotoacademy.com/blog/critique-for-robertb Critique for RobertBhttps://www.filmphotoacademy.com/blog/critique-for-robertb2026-06-12T06:42:46+00:00]]> sqw@FilmPhotoAcademy.com (Simon Walden) Wed, 20 May 2026 18:00:27 GMT https://www.filmphotoacademy.com/blog/model-of-the-day-20052026-rosa-brighid Our daily model photograph with Rosa Brighid https://www.filmphotoacademy.com/blog/model-of-the-day-20052026-rosa-brighid Model of the Day: 20/05/2026 - Rosa Brighidhttps://www.filmphotoacademy.com/blog/model-of-the-day-20052026-rosa-brighid2026-06-12T06:22:34+00:00]]> sqw@FilmPhotoAcademy.com (Simon Walden) Tue, 19 May 2026 18:01:08 GMT https://www.filmphotoacademy.com/blog/model-of-the-day-19052026-artemis-fauna Our daily model photograph with Artemis Fauna https://www.filmphotoacademy.com/blog/model-of-the-day-19052026-artemis-fauna Model of the Day: 19/05/2026 - Artemis Faunahttps://www.filmphotoacademy.com/blog/model-of-the-day-19052026-artemis-fauna2026-06-12T06:35:09+00:00]]> sqw@FilmPhotoAcademy.com (Simon Walden) Tue, 19 May 2026 08:00:01 GMT https://www.filmphotoacademy.com/blog/marilyn-monroe-shes-still-so-damn-sexy Marilyn by Magnum | Feature Shoot Magnum have just launched their latest book of images of Marilyn Monroe. https://www.filmphotoacademy.com/blog/marilyn-monroe-shes-still-so-damn-sexy Marilyn Monroe - she's still so damn sexy!https://www.filmphotoacademy.com/blog/marilyn-monroe-shes-still-so-damn-sexy2026-06-12T06:22:38+00:00]]> sqw@FilmPhotoAcademy.com (Simon Walden) Mon, 18 May 2026 18:00:46 GMT https://www.filmphotoacademy.com/blog/model-of-the-day-18052026-jopaul Our daily model photograph with JoPaul https://www.filmphotoacademy.com/blog/model-of-the-day-18052026-jopaul Model of the Day: 18/05/2026 - JoPaulhttps://www.filmphotoacademy.com/blog/model-of-the-day-18052026-jopaul2026-06-12T06:22:37+00:00]]> sqw@FilmPhotoAcademy.com (Simon Walden) Mon, 18 May 2026 05:20:01 GMT https://www.filmphotoacademy.com/blog/photoshoot-nikimarie-ndash-well-oiled Warning: The images from this photo shoot are much stronger sexually than my usual material. I shall be posting images from this shoot over several different posts. https://www.filmphotoacademy.com/blog/photoshoot-nikimarie-ndash-well-oiled Photoshoot: Niki-Marie: - Well Oiledhttps://www.filmphotoacademy.com/blog/photoshoot-nikimarie-ndash-well-oiled2026-06-12T06:22:35+00:00]]> sqw@FilmPhotoAcademy.com (Simon Walden) Sun, 17 May 2026 22:30:01 GMT https://www.filmphotoacademy.com/blog/freya-dust-cloud-photography-daily-update "Nudes Deconstructed" - a short YouTube video discussion of an image. https://www.filmphotoacademy.com/blog/freya-dust-cloud-photography-daily-update Freya: Dust Cloud Photography - Daily Update (video)https://www.filmphotoacademy.com/blog/freya-dust-cloud-photography-daily-update2026-06-12T06:22:37+00:00]]> sqw@FilmPhotoAcademy.com (Simon Walden) Sun, 17 May 2026 18:00:52 GMT https://www.filmphotoacademy.com/blog/model-of-the-day-17052026-brodie-lock Our daily model photograph with Brodie Lock https://www.filmphotoacademy.com/blog/model-of-the-day-17052026-brodie-lock Model of the Day: 17/05/2026 - Brodie Lockhttps://www.filmphotoacademy.com/blog/model-of-the-day-17052026-brodie-lock2026-06-12T06:22:40+00:00]]> sqw@FilmPhotoAcademy.com (Simon Walden) Sat, 16 May 2026 18:00:30 GMT https://www.filmphotoacademy.com/blog/model-of-the-day-16052026-artemis-fauna Our daily model photograph with Artemis Fauna https://www.filmphotoacademy.com/blog/model-of-the-day-16052026-artemis-fauna Model of the Day: 16/05/2026 - Artemis Faunahttps://www.filmphotoacademy.com/blog/model-of-the-day-16052026-artemis-fauna2026-06-12T06:22:37+00:00]]> sqw@FilmPhotoAcademy.com (Simon Walden) Sat, 16 May 2026 03:52:01 GMT https://www.filmphotoacademy.com/blog/what-does-it-cost-to-run-a-studio A short YouTube video with some business advice https://www.filmphotoacademy.com/blog/what-does-it-cost-to-run-a-studio What Does It Cost to Run a Studio? (video)https://www.filmphotoacademy.com/blog/what-does-it-cost-to-run-a-studio2026-06-12T06:22:35+00:00]]> sqw@FilmPhotoAcademy.com (Simon Walden) Sat, 16 May 2026 01:52:01 GMT https://www.filmphotoacademy.com/blog/critique-for-neill Neill has been on our workshops before and recently attended our Rosa Brighid session in Nottingham. https://www.filmphotoacademy.com/blog/critique-for-neill Critique for Neill https://www.filmphotoacademy.com/blog/critique-for-neill2026-06-12T06:39:55+00:00]]> sqw@FilmPhotoAcademy.com (Simon Walden) Fri, 15 May 2026 18:00:48 GMT https://www.filmphotoacademy.com/blog/model-of-the-day-15052026-rosa-brighid Our daily model photograph with Rosa Brighid https://www.filmphotoacademy.com/blog/model-of-the-day-15052026-rosa-brighid Model of the Day: 15/05/2026 - Rosa Brighidhttps://www.filmphotoacademy.com/blog/model-of-the-day-15052026-rosa-brighid2026-06-12T06:22:37+00:00]]> sqw@FilmPhotoAcademy.com (Simon Walden) Fri, 15 May 2026 01:16:01 GMT https://www.filmphotoacademy.com/blog/qampa-what-is-dudeoir Q: "I've heard this word "dudeoir" a couple of times now about portraits - what is it?" Dudeoir is Boudoir for Dudes :) The Boudoir - lingerie/sexy style - has become very fashionable for the girls. https://www.filmphotoacademy.com/blog/qampa-what-is-dudeoir Q&A: What is "dudeoir"?https://www.filmphotoacademy.com/blog/qampa-what-is-dudeoir2026-06-12T06:22:38+00:00]]> sqw@FilmPhotoAcademy.com (Simon Walden) Thu, 14 May 2026 18:00:43 GMT https://www.filmphotoacademy.com/blog/model-of-the-day-14052026-industrial-bitch Our daily model photograph with Industrial Bitch https://www.filmphotoacademy.com/blog/model-of-the-day-14052026-industrial-bitch Model of the Day: 14/05/2026 - Industrial Bitchhttps://www.filmphotoacademy.com/blog/model-of-the-day-14052026-industrial-bitch2026-06-12T06:22:38+00:00]]> sqw@FilmPhotoAcademy.com (Simon Walden) Thu, 14 May 2026 09:14:01 GMT https://www.filmphotoacademy.com/blog/katie-photographs-deconstructed "Nudes Deconstructed" - a short YouTube video discussion of an image. https://www.filmphotoacademy.com/blog/katie-photographs-deconstructed Katie: Photographs Deconstructed (video)https://www.filmphotoacademy.com/blog/katie-photographs-deconstructed2026-06-12T06:22:31+00:00]]> sqw@FilmPhotoAcademy.com (Simon Walden)