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Test Shoot FAQ and Preparation Guide
What is the purpose of a test shoot? Is it paid or unpaid? How do you find the right photographer or model to test with?
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Soft Hollywood Glam with Ashley
Over the weekend I experimented with a softer style of photography inspired by one of my favorite photographers…
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Model Test with Julianne | Downtown Fishers, Indiana
Last Friday, I had the pleasure of working with Julianne, a young model…
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Fountain Square Test Shoot with Olivia | LModelz
Images from my test shoot with Olivia G downtown Indianapolis in Fountain Square
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Indy Canal Walk Test Shoot with Graci Thompson
I recently had the pleasure of working with the talented young model Graci Thompson. The Canal Walk in downtown Indianapolis offers…
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LModelz Test Shoot with DeAndre
This weekend I had the pleasure of working with DeAndre of LModelz. We walked along Meridian Street in Indianapolis…
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White River Shoot with Sam K
On Sunday I made my way downtown to the Meridian Bridge, warily eyeing the storm clouds…
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What a Test Shoot Is Like
I usually only show the best 6 pictures from each shoot — but where’s the fun in that?? Here’s a glimpse into what it’s like when you book a test shoot with me.
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Vintage | PATTERN Test Shoot
As a photography intern for PATTERN Magazine in Spring 2020, part of my job was to conduct test shoots with agency models in the PATTERN studio.