Perspectives

Building a Professional Model Portfolio

with Shanyn Fiske

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Course Description

Whether you’re a photographer or a model, creating a standout portfolio is an important step toward success in the industry. Join Shanyn Fiske, a renowned fashion and portrait photographer trusted by models and agents nationwide, as she takes you inside the process of building an exceptional professional model portfolio.

From her studio in Philadelphia, Shanyn leads participants through a full demo shoot with a professional model and makeup artist. This 3-hour seminar begins with preparing for the shoot, including communicating with agencies, creating mood boards, and styling hair and makeup on set. In the second hour, Shanyn demonstrates photographing a commercial look with studio lighting, followed by a third hour focused on photographing for a fashion and beauty portfolio, also using studio lighting.

Q&A sessions are included throughout the seminar, allowing participants to engage with Shanyn and ask questions related to the presentation or their specific goals. This virtual seminar is a must for photographers looking to refine their craft and for models wanting to build a portfolio that captures the attention of top agencies and clients.

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about
Shanyn Fiske

Shanyn Fiske is a renowned photographer, filmmaker, and educator based in Philadelphia and Brooklyn. With an extensive portfolio that includes work for top modeling agencies nationwide, she is highly trusted by agents and models both to guide new faces on their first professional sets and to update and elevate the portfolios of seasoned models. Shanyn also collaborates with brands and plays a key role in selecting and casting models for a variety of projects, from e-commerce shoots to high-profile fashion campaigns.

Beyond her photography work, Shanyn is the director of the graduate program in English and Media Studies at Rutgers University (Camden), where she has been a tenured professor for over two decades. She holds a BA from Brown University and a Ph.D. from the University of Pennsylvania.

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