This article is from 4th issue of OTS E-Magazine  Pages 106-107

Photographer Robin Binder OTS 6065 Concept News Paper Wedding Dress; Model Diamond OTS 23293 and MUA - Lola Lonia OTS 23809

Concept Photo Shoots

Written by Robin Binder OTS 6065

FUN is the word I would use to doing Concept Photo Shoots.  Some would say that Concept is another word for theme, idea, thought, emotion, passion, topic, subject or area of concern; We should all have a list of concepts goals written down to view and grow from.

Have you ever considered how much thought is involved in after seeing a stunning shot?  Have you ever wondered who thought of the concept and the process it evolves in planning out the details of the Concept?  Those photos take time and planning to get to print.

Dream, Plan and Organize; those are the key steps to creating those amazing unique photos in your head.  One must think though all the details in advance and come up with a clear strategy to deliver images to your next concept photo shoot.

Where, When, How, Why and Who; are the next five Questions that must be done to complete your plan of action.  Thou it always start with a concept though of communication; What do you want your photos to communicate to others?  All concept photos should tell a story.

Write down everything; from possible location, props, scripts, poses, problems, time line, clothing, equipment needed, people needed, money needed, scouting, permission, permits, casting, paper work, leg work and makeup.

Post and list your concepts, themes, ideas, thoughts, emotion, passion, topic, subject, area of concern, collaborate creative with others.  Have a purpose or unique concept?  Make it happen and then Show the world your work.

Photo by Marc Binder OTS 10519; Models Keirsten McCullough OTS 22074 and Erica Green OTS 17306; MUA Nike OTS 13074