Fashion Photography: The New Emerging Shortcut Towards Fame

by Shilpa Verma Model Co-ordinator

What are the things which cometo your mind when you name fashion photography? Think about it; isn't it fame, stage, excellent lighting and a lot of models on stage for ramp walk? Yes, this is the actual scenario of the industry. If you are into the fashion industry, especially if you stand behind camera and click photos of beautiful models, then you can consider yourself at one of the best places. Fashion industry is full of glamor, beauty, and brightness. You cannot find any other industry more eventful than the fashion photography.

If you want to experience the best fashion photographers in Delhi , then without any further delay head towards Mumbai, the city of dreams. Fashion has been an integral part of Mumbai's fascinating life since last 75 years, and the biggest reason for this is Bollywood. The film industry of India has taught the art of modeling and bringing out the best out of any ordinary human to the entire nation. People tend to make their career in the fashion industry because of two reasons; one is instant money, and the other reason is fame. If you are one of the renowned fashion photographers of industry, then you can make anyone popular within no time.

Due to these facts people are so fascinated towards making their career in modeling, but most of the time the contribution of the person standing behind the camera goes unnoticed. It is a solid fact that there huge scope in the Modeling photography .

First point is that you have to be passionate about your work. The most important and the most difficult thing in India is to get your first assignment if you want to make your career in a creative field like photography. As you spend time, you learn the tactics to survive, but your first assignment can prove to be a long ride despite your dedication and enthusiasm. So have patience and persistence and keep working hard. The moment you are able to showcase your skills to your client, your path is set.

The second point is that there is no shortcut to success. You have to be crazy towards your passion for photography. Buy a camera (a branded one if possible) and start making portfolios of your friends and their friends, even if you have to do it free. The third point is that join any part-time or full-time course from a reputed institute to learn the core points of fashion photography. If you have done a professional short term or long term course in fashion photography, then you can understand it in a better way and explore new opportunities as and when they show up.

Apart from this, try to make network with good directors and established photographers, keep in mind that it's the first assignment that takes the longest time, after which the career path becomes easier.