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We host monthly workshops for photographers, models, actors and makeup artist. We do this in unique location with a different concept in hopes that everyone involved can add their photos to their portfolio and build it up.

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Monday, October 25, 2010

Vogue Teen Fashions Workshop set for Nov 21

We are hosting a second Vogue Teen Fashions Workshop for Photographers and Model Teens. This is set for Nov 21 from 9am to 12 noon.




Photographers and models can register on http://thephotobinder.com/news_details.php?id=231



This workshop is set for Mercer Arboretum in Houston TX. All photographers registered will be given badges and model releases for models coming. Any Teen and Pre-Teen models interested can register and ask any question to Robin@ThePhotoBinder.com; Makeup Artist is not for all Models, models interested can simple register and we will provide you with one.



This is a great way to build your portfolio of Multiple Vogue Teen Model at one Venue Location. Not only will you get Teen photos, it can give you a chance to build your Senior Portfolio. This Venue has amazing flowers, water falls, archs, wooded area, ponds and baboo areas to shoot at. All models coming will be arriving two hours before the shoot for makeup, hair and sign-in. To view a list of models and photographers, simply find us on Facebook and view our Events or find this event on Onetalentsource.net Forum under Workshop Sections.



We don’t provide instructions and the cost of this for Photographers is a low $40 each. This will provide you with a badge to let the models know you are with us. We provide the models with a safe envirnoment to shoot and learn to model at. Model can register for a low price of $25 each. This will give you access to a makeup artist and hair person along with guarentee spot at our workshop.

Tuesday, October 5, 2010

Gearing up for our Dramatic Outdoor Dusk Sunset Workshop Photo Shoot




This weekend we are gearing up for some High Fashion Couture looks at a local state park with over 20 models and makeup artists. We have some great props ready to use at this workshops. We will keep this workshop open to photographers to sign up til Friday Oct. 8th. This shoot is set for Oct 9th and it will give some lucky photographers a chance to work with multiple models in a short time frame and not have to worry about anything but getting amazing photos. We have some of the best High Fashion models coming along with some of the best makeup artist around. They will come in early to insure that we start on time. We have model changing every thirty minutes in something even more spectacular. Bring your camera and lights because this is one that everyone shoots til we can’t see anymore. Join us for good times afterward at a local burger joint. Model will be getting in the low limbs of trees that are bigger than a car. The moss is hanging low to give that Southern Sunset that Texas is known for.

To register as a Photographer, click here. The fee is only $50.

Questions about ThePhotoBinder workshops Photo Shoot


Questions about ThePhotoBinder workshops

We get tons of emails asking what to expect at our workshops, I’m here to explain what to expect and answer those questions that many have asked and you never hear the answers.



Q. Will everyone be shooting the same model at the same time?



A. No and Yes. We don’t want you to shoot the same model at the same time as everyone else, but we have seen once or twice at a workshop that everyone wants the same photo of the same model and they all gather for a short time getting a shot of some amazing pose or background. We try to space out all the models for everyone to shoot at different times. We try our best to make the ratio 2:1 for Photographer to Model.



Q. What if I don’t have any lighting equipment to use at your workshops?



A. Lighting is not a problem; we bring in many mentors that have advanced lighting equipment for anyone to use that needs help or lights. It gives you a chance to test out different types of lighting to show what your photos look like with speed lights, reflectors, beauty dishes, umbrellas and soft boxes. This also gives you as a photographer a chance to see how and what type of lighting is use on location with different types of batteries.



Q. I am new at photography and I don’t know how to guide the models in posing, how will I fit in?



A. Our workshops are geared for newbie photographers and specialize in getting you to fit in. We have this one photographer that comes a lot because he is an introvert and he does not speak to people even at work, he claims that he has learned to talk to the models and photographers like he’s a natural Fashion Photographer. We hope that anyone of all levels will come and use our services; We gear to make those that are new able to shoot and guided by our mentors that will teach them in minutes that routine of posing and shooting angles.



Q. What if I want to bring a helper, do I have to pay for them to come help me?



A. All guests are welcome weather they are with a model or photographer. All helpers or assistances are free to attend all our workshops unless space is limited. All helpers are not allowed to shoot with a camera. We give all photographers that register a badge to wear and this is how the models know who photographers are assigned to shoot them.

TKO Boxing Workshop Photo Sample


Model Jessica K

















TKO Model Angela


TKO Model Ugo and Model Taylor





The photos from the TKO workshop are amazing. The models had such a great shoot with some amazing photos to add to their portfolio. Special thanks to Main Street Boxing Gym for letting us come in and take over the whole gym for a few hours. I’m looking forward to going back next August.



Click here to see other photographers photos…




TKO Model Brittany

Gearing up for Senior Photo Sessions

Senior Brian

Clements High School Senior Brian Photo Session Photo above. We are gearing up for Seniors that have need of Photo Sessions. Many openings are available during the week and weekends. We shoot on location to give the Seniors a unique look to the standard backdrops. We have worked with many Seniors and Juniors needing photos over the years and we give that special price to get them started to give them photos to put in all their announcements. To get your photo session started just contact us at Robin@ThePhotoBinder@aol.com or call us at 281-630-2854.

New Male Cover Model of OneTalentSource E-Magazine

Model Patrick



New Male Cover Model of OneTalentSource E-Magazine is Teen Patrick Presley – http://www.onetalentsource.com/portfolio/25585



We have a new issue of OTS E-Magazine out this month. The cover is Patrick our first Male model to make the cover. He came to our model call for this specific shoot. We are excited about this issue with the interviews and talent photos inside. If you get a chance, go to onetalentsource and click on Patrick’s cover shot to view the magazine. We are taking articles submissions for the next issue if you have updated news, or would like to share lessons learned. To read this issue you need a computer to view it. Loved to hear what you think.



http://onetalentsource.com/mag/11ots.html