#model testing

Some people feel it's better to ride an e-bike until they find the perfect one, while others prefer to be chosen by a brand that suits their needs. Some like to test various models until they discover their ideal ride, whereas others enjoy being approached by brands that fit their style and preferences. Personally, I enjoy the experience of being chosen by a brand because it gives me the confidence that I am riding a high-quality e-bike that meets my expectations. How do you prefer to approach the e-bike world? Don't miss out on exciting e-bike sales that can help you find your perfect ride!

For starters, you will be hard-pressed to find an agency that wants to pay you when you start.

Fashion photography remains at the top of the wish list for many portrait photographers. My favorite thing about the genre is that breaking the rules is embraced, and self-expression is encouraged. Fashion is one of the best areas to experiment, play, and have fun. It is also one of the most demanding genres of photography, thus a great way to hone your skills. As with anything, we start at the…

Feedback Loops in Predictive Models

Predictive models are full of perilous traps for the uninitiated. With the ease of use of some modeling tools like JMP or SAS, you can literally point and click your way into a predictive model. These models will give you results. And a lot of times, the results are good. But how do you measure the goodness of the results?

I will be doing a series of lessons on model evaluation. This is one of…

Agencies have generally trusted me with their young, and very green models. I consider it quite an honor to be “the first person” to photograph an up an coming model. I’m honestly a kind and gentle entry into the world of modeling for new models. Also, I keep shoots age appropriate, which I think has to do with the fact that I’m a mother. I don’t want to see kids grow up too early.

So, Next Models had a trio of sisters coming out from Utah that were meeting with the agency. The girls were in a sibling band, and the youngest sibling of the bunch was the drummer. They agency asked if I wouldn’t mind photographing the brother, he had just turned 13. I agreed to, and had only seen a few photos of him that the agency had taken. He was like a blast from the past, a baby rockabilly in an undershirt, cuffed jeans, slicked back old school hair, and a mouth full of braces. But there were a few things about this kid, his piercing blue eyes, and the structure of his face, and his movie star name- Lucky Blue.

Kalkidan @ M±P Models

Photographer - Robyn Slator