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It's always fun working on America's Next Top Model and this shoot was no different. The exception was I think the girls on this season were some of the most attractive out of all the seasons with maybe season three as another great group of young woman. My personal favorite was Lisa, but she didn't get to the top level. Still she is working in NYC at this very moment and signed with an agency there.
All the images shot for the show are photographed with the show's camera to keep control of the images getting out. It's very different shooting for the show vs shooting in reality because as a photographer you don't have control and each girl only gets a few frames. We have a very tight deadline so there isn't much time to spend on actual shooting. The process is my photo assistants light the set based on how I'd like to shoot, but I must keep in mind that there are camera positions that must be met. Then I get each girl for about two min. and then on to the next girl. After each girl I am interviewed to give my opinion of how I think she did on the segment and I give my honest opinion. Sometime I get to look over the images and send my comments to Tyra but most of the time the schedule is so tight I never see the images at all until the show airs. Still it's a lot of fun working on the show and I get to hang out with my good friend Jay Manuel.
I've known and worked with Tyra since the early 90's and it's wonderful to see how smart she's been with taking her career to new heights over the years. I am very proud of her and love each time I get to work with her as a photographer, hand out or example to people all over the world.
Equipment wise the following is used on all my shoots for Top Model:
Camera: H2 Body
Phase back:
Lighting gear: Pro Photo 7A packs
Octabank reflector
Magnum reflectors
Grip gear
5 comments:
Hey Mr. Smith,
Thank you so much for this blog. I got the pleasure to actually speak with you at this years Photo Plus Expo. This blog gives alot of detail and insight to the wonderful life that you have been blessed to live. When an artist is truly "doing they're thing" and gives back to the world, it motivates and inspires others like myself to further pursue their dreams. Keep the blogs and photos coming Sir.
Thank you again and God Bless
Brian
Thanks Brian,
I love what I do and want to share it with all whom are interested in learning more. Keep coming back and I hope to speak again one day.
All the best,
Matthew
I'm stoked you have a blog, I can't wait to read more entries. This was one of my favorite shoots on top model. I love the light on the background adding a sense of mystery to the girls on the rock wall.
Hi Matthew, found your blog through Me Ra Koh! As a photographer it is always fun to see how others do things & your shot posts are great. I'm hooked!
- Raya
Hi Mr. Smith!
Found you through Me Ra Koh also! What a talent and blessing you are! Thanks for sharing your experience! Keep up the good work!
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