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How to Get Into Fashion Photography


The first pick for those who spend countless hours studying the glossy pages of fashion magazines would probably be a model. However, not everyone is a size zero with perfect skin. So instead of trying to force yourself to be a model, why not try a different job in fashion.

There are many jobs for the fashion obsessed. A perfect job for those who cannot model would be to take fashion photography.

Which School to Go to

To take fashion photography, you do not necessarily need to go to a fashion school. Although, going to a fashion or designs school would further your knowledge in getting the right eye for fashion. A better school to attend would be a place that offers a fashion photography major. If fashion photography is not available, then a regular photography major would work great too. Getting a degree in fashion or photography will better your chances of getting a good job. Getting your degree will be just as hard as getting any other degree. Even though it is your passion, you should expect to work hard and invest a lot of time into school.

Internship

The best way to break out into fashion photography is to get an internship. Usually schools offer an internship match up with their students. If you cannot get one through your school, you may also be able to find one through calling around or looking on the internet. A fashion photography internship would be a great lifting point for you. You will learn the basics of the field that school did not necessarily teach you for. It will also help you build a network of people that you can call later when you need a job. It can also even help you land your first job. Majority of out of college students get their first job through having a great internship.

Getting People to See Your Work

The best way to get people to see your work is through a portfolio. With a portfolio, you can show companies or magazines your work in an organized, professional manner. Another great way is to enter it into local art museums or shows. One other great way to get people to see your work is to start a site online. With a site, people can see your quality work and see how much you charge. You may even want to consider making business brochures and placing an ad in the phone book to further your fashion photography career.

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Eco-Friendly Weddings
By Micaela Anderson

 If you do decide to use paper that is made using trees you can donate to various organizations that plant trees for ordinary people who live in places were they cannot do so. You can ask your friends to not give you gifts for the wedding but instead donate to charities or organizations that promote eco friendly initiatives. You can choose to select a wedding dress made from eco-friendly materials and do not forget the wedding attire of the other part of the wedding party, their attire can be eco- friendly too. Flowers and food could be organically grown and could be locally grown as well.

You can give your friends eco-friendly gifts after the wedding for example seeds, seedlings and small trees. Transportation, you can use a carriage, hybrid, or electric car to arrive at the wedding venue, setting a good example and not polluting the environment. An outdoor wedding is an eco-friendly wedding and it saves electric power and the decorations that one would have to do. It would be best to have the wedding held during the day so as to capitalize on the suns sustainable (and free!) natural light.

Earth friendly couples often choose to have the wedding in a garden, beach, vineyard or other natural setting. Most people think having a eco-friendly wedding is expensive but it really can be quite the opposite. If you were to encourage your friends to use one car instead of two theyre actually saving on fuel. Planting your own flowers means you will not need the florist. Having the wedding outside can save money renting a reception hall.

Decorations on the table can be made up to resemble birds nests and inside you can put sweets or flowers or candles. Your wedding should not at the end of the day full of trash so it is advisable they minimize the amount of paper that you are going to use, you can also give gifts that your guests will use for long time to come, and will not end up in the garbage a year down the road, but be a treasured little keepsake which brings back memories of your wedding day. People usually throw confetti as the couple is headed to their car, you can substitute that for natural substances like rice, flower petals, or bubbles.

Aware that the fashion industry is hugely draining on mother earth, Jessica strives to use organic, sustainable and socially responsible materials whenever possible, creating beautiful couture and peace for the planet at the same time: wedding dresses, wedding gowns, bridal gowns, bridal dresses, eco couture, eco friendly fashion.