Modeling Portfolio Building Session – Hannah
Hannah’s mom called me excited to find a photographer who specialized in photographing females, as well as modeling portfolios. We were a perfect match! Her daughter was traveling to New York City and needed to amp up her portfolio of headshots ASAP. She was traveling to meet Muse Models. I was so thrilled to work with a young girl from Colorado Springs and help her on her way to becoming NYC’s next model. Throughout the photo session in our studio and Millennium Bridge, Hannah showed she had what it took to blow any modeling agency out of the water.
For their portfolio building session, Hannah and her mom requested clean, editorial looks with just a handful of photographs outside. Using studio lights, natural light, and several simple backdrops, I gave Hannah a wide variety of images that showed off her posing techniques and features. When photographing for a portfolio, It’s best to keep lighting simple yet impactful. From the soft natural window light, unique to our studio’s 60 ft. of floor to ceiling windows, to strong rembrandt lighting using just one light, we achieved a wide variety during our hour shoot in the studio.
While we spent most of the day in our heated studio, Hannah was a champ braving colder temperatures outside. At the top of Millennium Bridge in Downtown Denver, Hannah wore a beautiful dress with a stylish leather jacket. By taking on and off her jacket, we were able to get more than one look per outfit. Bringing multiple pieces to mix and match is a must for any modeling portfolio session.
Working with top models in Denver, New York, and LA, and using my 10 years of experience, I am able to share and coach novice and professional models alike. This was especially helpful for Hannah, only 15, and just entering this brave new world of NY modeling. While explaining the impact of subtle movements and gestures, Hannah showed me what a pro she was. She left with a wide range of images to use for her portfolio.
Gorgeous girl! And what a lovely portfolio session. Wonderful work, as always, Jess!
These are stunning! Your work is so lovely.
You have the skills to make her look effortless and timeless. She looks so natural in front of the camera! Very beautiful and I wish her much success!
These are so clean and beautiful. Her skin is to die for!
These are absolutely gorgeous! You had a beautiful model to work with but I can tell you brought out so much in her and gave her a KILLER portfolio!
what an incredible set of images! you totally nailed all of the different backgrounds and lighting situations. beautiful work and a stunning subject!
That girl is gorgeous and the camera loves her!! The bridge pictures are actually my favorite!! Wishing her much success…she definitely deserves it!!
She is absolutely beautiful. What an amazing session!
These are so cool! Her eyes are stunning, and I stinkin love the black and whites of her! She’s got a great look about her!
She is stunning. Her eyes are captivating and I agree with Jules…just timeless shots.
Gorgeous!! I love the variety you had in just that space and subtle changes in lighting. Beautiful work!!
Yeah, she’s got it! These photos are amazing. Love her hair.
Oh yea! It really looks like she has got what it takes! And great job capturing her beauty!
She is so beautiful and has a very unique look. The black and whites have to be my absolute favorite!
Such a lovely session! I can really tell your expertise guided this session.
These are so, so beautiful. You are a master of your craft and she does, indeed, look like a natural in front of the camera. Good luck to her!
Wow, she’s stunning! Photos are beautiful, I can totally see her in H&M ads and Express!
Great work and I will be looking for your model on the cover of a fashion magazine soon!!
These photos are STUNNING! and she is so beautiful – such a fresh look
These are so gorgeous! That lighting is so on point and she looks like a classic beauty. Well done!
Wow! These are so gorgeous! I bet she’s thrilled with the modeling portfolio photos!
She is so beautiful and these are so nice!
She is beautiful. You did an awesome job!
She seems like a natural, just beautiful. Now go represent Colorado in the Big Apple for us!
She is stunning and for sure will go far with her modeling career!
oh i love these! what a stunning girl and your lighting is always freakin impeccable!
Wow, she is absolutely gorgeous! These photos are all stunning and perfectly lit!
Wow! These are amazing and she is gorgeous!!
These came out great. Her eyes are intense!
She is stunning! I’m sure that you loved working with her!