Fashion Photography Insights with Lara Jade

Lara Jade, a fashion photographer, shares her top tips on fashion photography. She discusses finding inspiration through Pinterest, understanding the difference between editorial and commercial work, and the importance of having diverse skills. Lara emphasizes that minimal gear can still produce quality work and highlights the significance of marketing and maintaining a professional mindset. The video concludes with her contact information for further engagement.

What is a great platform for finding inspiration as a fashion photographer?

• Facebook

• Pinterest

• Instagram

• Twitter

What are the two main trends in fashion photography?

• Casual and Formal

• Spring/Summer and Fall/Winter

• Resort and Pre-Fall

• Vintage and Modern

What is the primary difference between editorial and commercial work?

• Editorial is for social media, commercial is for websites

• Editorial is for online, commercial is for print

• Editorial is for magazines, commercial is for advertising

• Editorial is for personal use, commercial is for public use

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Why is it important to have a balance of editorial and commercial work?

• To showcase your ideas and lighting techniques

• To have more control over your work

• To attract potential advertising clients

• All of the above

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Why should a fashion photographer develop various skills and techniques?

• To reduce the need for equipment

• To avoid working with clients

• To be able to handle different types of shoots

• To specialize in one type of photography

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What is one reason to learn continuous lighting techniques?

• To double up with video work

• To enhance black and white photos

• To reduce the need for editing

• To improve outdoor photography

What should you do if you only have one lens and one light?

• Limit your work to simple shoots

• Borrow equipment from others

• Make the most of what you have

• Wait until you can afford more equipment

What minimal setup did Lara Jade start with?

• A camera, a 50mm lens, and a reflector

• A camera, a wide-angle lens, and a light meter

• A camera, a zoom lens, and a tripod

• A camera, a flash, and a softbox

Why should a self-employed photographer treat every day as a nine-to-five job?

• To consistently market their work

• To improve their photography skills

• To maintain a work-life balance

• To avoid working on weekends

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What is a key strategy for marketing your photography work?

• Sending emails with your work to potential clients

• Uploading work to social media and waiting for clients

• Posting ads in local newspapers

• Relying on word-of-mouth referrals