Welcome to the MAPS Studios NYC blog. I’ve touched on quite a few blog photography tips throughout my posts and if you’ve been us on our website, you know that we do fashion photography. Although the team shoots with portraits once in a while, we still rely on to do all the work in front of the camera and behind it. I’ve talked to so many bloggers who tell me they’re frustrated when planning shoots. It’s legitimately hard to plan everything out and get a time that works for everyone. Not only that, the photographer might not be comfortable giving away unedited shots.

You should be comfortable doing self-portraits. A photographer won’t always be readily available, and if your business relies on fresh content and outfit pics, you need to get comfortable being in front of the camera with no one behind it. It might seem intimidating and a little embarrassing when done in public, but think of it this way: it’s your job. Practice makes perfect.

When posing for your photos, here’s where you need to start getting creative. You need to play around with the angle of your camera! Obviously, everything depends on what you’re looking to do with your photos. If you want them to pop with a bit more drama or create a narrative or a story, angle the lens in different directions. Don’t be afraid to keep switching it up.

MAPS Studios NYC team uses Adobe Lightroom to adjust toning and Photoshop if we're doing intensive editing. Typically, with Lightroom you just have to pump up the contrast a bit, tone down the vibrancy and saturation, adjust the exposure as needed and adjust the highlights/shadows to bring out as much detail as possible in the photo.

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MAPS Studios NYC is a photography studio in the heart of New York, dedicated to working and helping those looking to break into the talent and modeling industry. MAPS Studios also provide a positive, nurturing and inspiring experience for all of the clients. Learn out more about MAPS Studio NYC here. You can also follow and connect with MAPS Studio NYCon Facebook here.

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