Performance Over Posing: Part One

It’s Second Nature: Now, for me, performance is second nature. It’s at the roots of my craft and my nature. Now, it’s not always a good performance. Sometimes it’s downright cheesy, but… it’s often different than what others expect. (A few photogs out...

Muse or Inspiration: The Model’s Role (Pt2)

Muse in the Studio – A Brief “How to” Guide:(part two of two parts) Okay, enough philosophy, let’s make this simple. Here are a few things I “feel” when I’m modeling. Yes, “feel.” I don’t go and think about these steps when I’m modeling… I...

Muse and Inspiration: The Model’s Role

A Two Part Article By Briana Shaker Part I What is a muse? The romantic poets knew. The ancient Greeks did as well. Now it’s time for models and photographers alike to learn. Quite simply, the muse is she (or he) for whom the artist creates or in whom the artist...