As we return to work during the COVID-19 pandemic, StudioTwo22 has implemented a Health and Safety Policy to reduce and prevent the spread of COVID-19 in the workplace. We are taking additional measures to protect all employees, independent contractors, and anyone on set participating in the shoot from the spread of COVID-19. QUARANTINE PROTOCOLS : Anyone who has been in contact with someone who has contracted the Covid-19 virus, or who has been deemed to have to self-isolate or quarantine […]
HOW TO NAVIGATE COPYRIGHT LAWS IN CANADA Let’s start at the very beginning: You book a fitness photoshoot with a professional photographer. You diet, and train hard for 8 weeks. You see the pictures (which turned out phenomenally), and obsess over them. You use them on your social media pages, and blow up on Instagram, becoming an Instafame sensation overnight. A famous supplement company takes notice, sponsors you, and then starts using those kick ass photos on their social media […]
Anyone can buy a photography session. Anyone can slap on some athletic clothes and call themselves a “Fitness Model.” And (almost) anyone can develop a following of 10k people or more on Instagram who admire them for their #Fitspo or #AbGoals. But what separates the ‘Good’ from the ‘Great’? What makes one person’s photos POP, while another’s just looks like a glorified selfie? What gives someone that IT factor that’ll sky rocket them into InstaStardom? We’ll tell you… What […]
So You Want To Make It As a Fitness Model? By: Jaime Filer We’ve all seen the guy on Instagram who takes all his photos in front of the same gym mirror. Or, the chick that did a photoshoot in the park after her first bikini competition, and is reusing the same photos … One year later. Don’t be that guy/girl. Just as you get bored of seeing the same Insta-famous models taking the same Insta-famous pictures, so too do […]
Well, 2015 has come and gone really quick. We had a great year filled with many new things. We moved to a new, kick ass studio, StudioTwo22 in Toronto, which is attached to our new elite training facility, OTC Toronto. We developed some major relationships with some great magazines and media, which will make a huge impact for our clients in 2016. Were not done yet… We are working on some amazing things and opportunities to be revealed in 2016, […]
Almost every model that we have worked with has stated that they would love to get published into a magazine. I wish I could get everyone that we shoot published, but it’s not always possible. Getting published is a team effort between the model, the photographer and make up artists. The photographer can provide you with the pictures, and the make up artist with the proper make up looks for the magazines that you are submitting for, but there are […]
Often I’m contacted by models looking to see if I am willing to do a photoshoot for them at no cost, in exchange for using them as a model for my own portfolio or submissions. This is also known in the industry as “Time For Print” of “TFP”. Although I love to shoot beautiful people, this is just not feasible. If you are serious about getting good professional photos, whether its for your your own portfolio, social media, website or […]
At the start of every shoot, I like to ask the model what their goal of their shoot is. It is then my job to direct the shoot towards achieving my client’s goals. I would probably say that 99% of my clients tell me their goal is to be “published”. As much as I would love to get everyone I shoot published, it is just not possible. Magazines have different marketing needs and not everyone fits the “look” or “style” […]
Whether you are a first time model, or a pro in front of the lens, preparing for your photoshoot will make all the difference in the final package of your pictures. One of the most popular questions I get from a model when they book with me is “what should I do to prepare?“. Valid question of course, especially to someone new to a photoshoot. My goal as a photographer is to give you an overall “experience” during your shoot. […]
Toronto’s giant event, the Toronto Pro Supershow is approaching quickly! May 31-June 1, 2014, the Metro Toronto Convention Centre will be invaded by every type of athlete you can think of. Home to Bodybuilding, Physique, and Bikini competitions, and an amazing expo, this show is always a great event. I am taking bookings during the event for photoshoots at my studio, which is in Mississauga, not too distant from the event in the neighbouring city. Model above: Bianca Gabriela. […]