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07/09/2026

What’s your favorite ? 1-9 ? Model Commercial model. Photomodel. 💃

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PHOTOGRAPHING BY THE OCEAN ISN’T RISK-FREE

These images were taken with Caterina in Porto, Portugal.

The waves were beautiful… but extremely powerful.

EVERY CREATIVE CHOICE HAS ITS DOWNSIDES

Photographing by the ocean can create incredibly powerful images.

But you also have to accept certain risks: sea spray, salt, humidity, reduced sharpness and equipment that is more difficult to protect.

So before starting a shoot in these conditions: protect your equipment, clean your lens regularly and always keep an eye on the waves.

WIND AND WAVES CHANGE EVERYTHING

The wind was moving her hair, her clothes and the water in the background.

It immediately brought more movement and energy to the images.

But sea spray can quickly become a real problem for your equipment.

SPLASHES CREATE A HAZE

With every wave, tiny drops of seawater were landing on the lens.

They created a veil in front of the lens, progressively reducing contrast, sharpness and detail.

SALT STAYS ON THE LENS

The problem isn’t only the water.

As it dries, the salt leaves marks on the lens and can damage the lens coatings if it stays there for too long.

That’s why you need to clean your lens regularly throughout the shoot.

BE CAREFUL WHEN CLEANING

Don’t rub dry salt directly across your lens.

First, use an air blower to remove any particles, then use a clean microfiber cloth or a proper lens-cleaning solution.

And most importantly: check your lens very often.

THE SENSOR CAN ALSO BE AFFECTED

In a humid environment filled with sea spray, moisture and particles can get inside the camera, especially when changing lenses.

This can create spots on the sensor and make the haze even more visible in your images.

Whenever possible, avoid changing lenses while facing the waves.

IN MY CASE, THE IMAGES WERE AFFECTED

Even though I was cleaning the lens regularly, some images still lacked micro-contrast, detail and sharpness.

The colours and skin tones were also less precise.

Because of that, I couldn’t edit the images exactly the way I normally would.

BUT THAT’S

19/08/2026

Sooo what’s your favorites pictures ?! (1-13)? Tell me in the comment ! Model jAde 💃

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Photographing in the Dolomites 🇮🇹

The Dolomites offer incredibly wild scenery: dramatic mountains, winding roads, beautiful lakes and endless landscapes. It’s the perfect playground for creating cinematic portraits.

Observe Before You Shoot 👀

Before taking out your camera, spend a few minutes analyzing the landscape: the lines, the mountains, the direction of the light and the elements that could naturally frame your model.

Build Your Composition 🏔️

In such an impressive location, every element can strengthen your image. Use roads, mountains and paths as leading lines to naturally guide the viewer’s eye toward your subject.

Don’t Forget the Landscape

Your model doesn’t always need to fill the entire frame. Placing them smaller within the composition can emphasize the scale of the Dolomites and help you tell a stronger story.

Why Use a 35mm Lens? 📸

In such a wild and spectacular environment, a 35mm lens is an excellent choice. It allows you to stay close to your model while including enough of the landscape around them.

Create More Depth

When using a 35mm lens, include foreground elements such as plants, rocks or parts of the scenery. Creating multiple layers will immediately add more depth to your photograph.

Always Carry a Flash ⚡️

In the middle of the day, harsh sunlight can create strong shadows across your model’s face. A flash helps lift those shadows and preserve more detail in your subject.

Don’t Let the Light Limit You

Carrying a flash means you don’t always have to search for shaded locations. You can shoot almost anywhere, even under strong sunlight, while keeping your model correctly exposed.

Soften the Light With Smoke 💨

I also use the Practical Magic & Innovation | Portable Fog & Haze Machines SmokeNINJA to create a subtle layer of smoke. It produces a beautiful halo around the light and can make harsh daylight feel softer and more cinematic.

Create Dynamic Portraits

Ask your model to walk, turn around, move their clothes or interact with the wind. These movements create more natural poses and bring the photograph to life. 🥳

Capture Moveme

17/08/2026

Save this post for more settings and tips camera ! Model marg 💃

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A SHOOT TO THE RHYTHM OF THE WAVES 🌊

Back in Loire-Atlantique for another portrait session with Margot. A beautiful beach, great light, plenty of wind… and especially some incredibly fast waves that day.

WORKING WITH MOVEMENT

At the beach, the scenery never really stays still. Waves come and go, crashing all around the model. Instead of trying to control everything, I love using that movement to bring more life and energy into my portraits.

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SHUTTER SPEED CHANGES EVERYTHING 📸

For this shoot, shutter speed was one of the most important settings. The faster it is, the more I can freeze the water and individual droplets. Slowing it down introduces more motion into the image.

FREEZING THE MOMENT

For some of these shots, I went up to around 1/640s. At this speed, the water droplets and sea foam become much sharper, creating an almost suspended-in-time effect.

THERE’S NO MAGIC SETTING

Of course, 1/640s isn’t a rule. It depends on how fast the waves are moving, the available light and, most importantly, the result you want. Photography is about adapting your settings to what’s happening in front of you.

SHOOTING INTO THE SUN ☀️

I also love shooting directly toward the sun when it starts getting lower. Backlighting creates a beautiful glow around the model and turns every little water droplet into a highlight.

EXPOSING FOR THE ATMOSPHERE

When shooting backlit portraits, I don’t always try to perfectly brighten the face in-camera. Sometimes I prefer keeping deeper shadows to protect the highlights and preserve the atmosphere of the sunset.

DON’T OVERPOSE

With Margot, I don’t necessarily look for perfectly static poses. I prefer asking her to move, walk, turn her head, play with her hair or simply react naturally to what’s happening around her.

MOVEMENT CREATES NATURAL POSES

When your model moves, the clothes, hair and body naturally create different shapes. My job becomes less about controlling every detail and more about observing and pressing the shutter at the right moment.

AND MOST IMPORTANTLY… HAVE FUN 🤭

As always with M

13/08/2026

What’s your favorite pictures ? (1-11) ? Model Cami 🌙 Model Italy | Canary Islands 💃

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FAMARA FROM ABOVE

Most visitors discover Famara from its endless beach, but one of the most impressive views is hidden high above the cliffs.

Welcome to the Mirador del Risco de Famara, near El Bosquecillo: a natural balcony overlooking the wild northwestern coast of Lanzarote.

HOW TO GET THERE

From the village of Haría, follow the LZ-10 road towards Teguise and look for signs indicating “El Bosquecillo” or “Mirador del Risco de Famara.”

The final section follows a narrow and uneven track, so drive slowly and carefully especially when it is windy or foggy.

THE FINAL WALK

A small free parking area is located near El Bosquecillo. From there, walk past the picnic and recreational area to reach the viewpoint.

The walk only takes a few minutes, but the landscape suddenly opens beneath your feet, revealing Famara Beach, the volcanic plain and the Atlantic Ocean.

AN ANCIENT VOLCANIC LANDSCAPE

The Risco de Famara is part of one of the oldest volcanic areas in Lanzarote. The cliffs stretch for more than 20 kilometres and rise between 400 and 600 metres above the ocean.

They were shaped by ancient volcanic activity, a massive geological landslide and millions of years of erosion.

A PLACE FILLED WITH HISTORY

Long before Lanzarote became a travel destination, the Famara region was already inhabited by the island’s Indigenous population.

The name “Famara” may be connected to an ancient word describing natural pools where rainwater accumulated—an essential resource on such a dry island.

BEFORE YOU VISIT

The viewpoint is free and particularly beautiful during golden hour, when the cliffs and volcanic landscape catch the warm light.

Bring a jacket, even on a sunny day: strong winds and clouds are common at this altitude. Stay away from unprotected cliff edges and avoid visiting in poor visibility.

Save this place for your next trip to Lanzarote.

Stuff for shoot : Nikon France 🇫🇷 Z6III + 50mm F/1.8

As a professional portrait photographer, I create artistic images by combining the model, nat

28/07/2026

Save this post for settings and tips camera 📸 ! Model Mira 💃

People often think a great portrait has to be shot at f/1.2… but for this series, I did the exact opposite. 👀

I photographed these images with a 50mm f/1.8, but I chose to shoot at f/5. Why? Because I wanted the location to remain part of the story. The columns, trees, and pond all help create the atmosphere. If I had shot at f/1.8, the background would have been much blurrier, and the scene would have lost a lot of its depth.

Another setting that often surprises people is ISO 800. Many photographers try to stay at ISO 100 at all costs, but modern cameras handle higher ISO values incredibly well. I’d rather increase my ISO a little than risk losing a shot because my shutter speed is too slow.

That’s why I chose 1/400s to freeze the movement of the dress and keep every frame sharp while the model was spinning.

In photography, camera settings aren’t about following rules. They’re about supporting your creative intention. In this case, I wasn’t trying to get the shallowest depth of field possible. I wanted to create a portrait where both the subject and the environment play an equally important role.

If you found this tip helpful, share it with another photographer… and I’ll see you next week for another photography tip!

23/07/2026

What’s your favorites pictures ? 1-11 ? Model E L E N A M A N D R A 💃
This shoot is almost two years old now. It reminds me of the amazing vacation Guillaume and I had in Spain. We shot this just outside Barcelona.

The funny part is that we were shooting under the midday sun… and I had forgotten my flash. Smart move, right?

So in situations like that, my only option is to shoot in the shade and use a polarizing filter. Why? Because a lot of these shots included water, and with the sun hitting it directly, you get tons of reflections that can completely ruin the look of the water. You lose all the color, everything gets blown out, and the images can end up looking a little too flashy.

A polarizing filter cuts those reflections, helping you bring back the natural colors of the water. It also gives the images more context—you can really tell we’re by the Mediterranean Sea instead of just seeing bright highlights everywhere.

I don’t have many specific recommendations when it comes to polarizing filters, except this: don’t go too cheap. Personally, I wouldn’t buy one that costs less than around $100.

Why? For two reasons.

First, cheaper polarizers often reduce image quality slightly, especially sharpness. It doesn’t make much sense to shoot with a $3,000 camera and then put a $40 filter in front of your lens.

Second, many inexpensive polarizers introduce a color cast, usually a slight green tint. Your photos can end up with a greenish veil, which affects both color accuracy and the overall clarity of the image. That’s a shame, especially if you’re using a high-end camera with excellent dynamic range, because the filter becomes the weakest link in your setup.

So my advice is simple: invest in a good-quality polarizing filter. It doesn’t have to be the most expensive one, but I’d recommend spending at least around $100 if you can.

That’s it for today. Have a great summer, everyone, and enjoy it!

Nikon Z7II + 50mm F/1.8

15/07/2026

Save this post for more settings and tips lighting ! Model 🕺

This shoot was one of my first times using a projection attachment from Nanlite Global & Nanlite France . 🥳 ( The )

It lets you focus light with incredible precision. What I love most is using gobos to create exactly the light patterns you need for your scene.

Like many people when they first start working with lighting, I placed it as a backlight because it instantly creates a much stronger and more dramatic look. 💪

To make the red backlight even more powerful, all you need is a little smoke (SmokeNINJA from Practical Magic & Innovation | Portable Fog & Haze Machines ). The smoke reveals and diffuses the light beam, making the effect much more visible and cinematic.

Simple, effective… and it completely transforms the final image! 🥳

If you enjoyed this tip, don’t forget to share this post! See you next week. 🫣

Camera : Nikon Z6III + 50mm F/1.8

Lights : Keylight
Backlight + pj-FMM-1836

24/06/2026

What’s your favorite photo ? (1-9) ?

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I get asked this question all the time: when I’m traveling abroad, how do I find models for my photo shoots?

For example, in Tenerife, it was actually pretty challenging because it’s an island. And often, in islands or certain destinations abroad, there aren’t that many people who model for photos, so finding the right person can be quite difficult.

So, here are three quick tips that I personally use.

The first one is using Instagram’s search bar. Keywords work surprisingly well. You can search for “model” followed by the location you’re visiting, or even “photographer” plus the destination. These kinds of keywords can help you discover people who might be interested in posing for your photos.

The second option is to look for local photographers. Most photographers regularly work with models, and you’ll often find local male or female models through their profiles, posts, or tagged photos. Once you find someone who fits your vision, all you have to do is send them a message. Finding local photographers is a great way to build a list of contacts before your shoot.

The third option might be a little less obvious, but it can work really well: running Instagram ads. Create a story explaining that you’ll be visiting a specific location and that you’re looking for people to photograph. Then promote that story with a small budget—around €10 to €15 over three or four days—and target the area you’ll be visiting.

The people living there will start seeing your story. The downside is that you’ll probably receive a lot of messages and you’ll need to sort through them, as not every profile will match what you’re looking for. But it’s still a very effective way to connect with potential models.

Those are the main techniques I use whenever I travel and need to find people to photograph.

Let me know in the comments if you have any other tips or if you’ve tried any of these methods yourself. And if you found this helpful, feel free to share this post.

See you next week!

22/06/2026

Save this post for more settings and tips camera 📸 ! Model 💃
When you’re shooting with natural light, it’s important to understand that your environment plays a huge role. In fact, almost everything around you can act as a reflector.

For example, during this shoot, I didn’t need to use a flash because my model was surrounded by water. Water is one of the most reflective surfaces you can find. On top of that, we were shooting at sunset, so the sunlight was bouncing off the water and naturally filling in the shadows, even though I was shooting backlit.

This helped lift the shadows enough to retain details and recover them easily in post-production, while still keeping a natural look.

There’s another important thing to keep in mind when working with natural light: reflective surfaces don’t just bounce light back onto your subject—they also reflect their own color.

For example, if you’re photographing someone on a grassy field, the grass will reflect green light onto your subject. And green is usually not the most flattering color for skin tones.

As a result, you’ll often need to spend extra time correcting those color casts in post-production. It’s not difficult, but it can become quite time-consuming when you’re editing a large number of images.

My advice is simple: either pay close attention to the environment you’re shooting in and avoid unwanted color reflections whenever possible, or bring a small reflector with you. Even a compact 30 × 30 cm reflector is more than enough for tighter portraits.

A neutral reflector will give you a much cleaner and more natural light, which is ideal for portrait photography.

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17/06/2026

What’s your favorite pictures ? 1-10 ? Model Kim 💃
One of the places I had been dreaming of visiting for years. ✨

If this bridge looks familiar, that’s because it’s the famous Glenfinnan Viaduct in Scotland. It’s the iconic railway bridge featured in the Harry Potter films, where the Hogwarts Express crosses through some of the most breathtaking landscapes in the country. 🚂

To capture this photo, I had to be patient. The train only passes at specific times, so I found my spot and waited for the perfect moment while enjoying the incredible scenery around me. When it finally appeared in the distance, it genuinely felt like a movie scene coming to life.

A quick photography tip if you plan to visit: the viewpoint is much farther from the viaduct than it looks in most photos. I’d recommend at least a 70mm focal length to make the train stand out in your composition, but something longer will give you even more flexibility and help bring the Hogwarts Express closer to the viewer.

What impressed me most wasn’t just the Harry Potter connection, but the atmosphere of the place itself. The dramatic Scottish Highlands, the vast open landscape, and the sight of the train crossing the viaduct create a truly magical experience.

Definitely a location worth the wait. ⚡️🏔️

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