Jin is the OMP Hot Model of the Day!

Brooklyn, NY resident Jin has an elegant, evocative look that is perfect for editorial, commercial or glamour shoots. Check out today's OMP Hot Model of the Day on her One Model Place portfolio.

Images of Jin OMP Model #125901

Fashion Photographer Christopher Makris Leaves a Lasting Impression

Christopher Makris (OMP Member #4773) has worked as a professional photographer for over 25 years, primarily in the fields of fashion, beauty, and travel. The native of Greece has extensive experience collaborating with high fashion models, world-renowned designers, and top makeup artists and stylists. Now living in the South Florida area, he divides his time between editorial shoots, runway shows, live concerts, and public events. To see Christopher’s online portfolio, visit www.onemodelplace.com/cmfoto.

Photography is a full-time job for Christopher. “My primary focus these days is fashion and beauty. I get my inspiration mainly from female beauty combined with gorgeous garments and amazing lighting.” Christopher’s recent projects include magazine and newspaper assignments as well as serving as lead photographer for a Miami charity event that featured Agent Provocateur lingerie and celebrities as runway models.

Being focused is one mark of a great photographer, according to Christopher. “You really need to be good at focusing on all the details that go into a photo shoot. For beginning photographers my advice is to simply focus on whatever style you are best at, and go for it!” Christopher feels the main challenge photographers face these days is to satisfy the clients’ needs.

Christopher’s definition of the perfect model is “someone who has the height and beauty to stand out in the industry.” He suggests that models getting started in the industry learn what styles of modeling suit them best. “Depending on your physique and facial features, it is important for beginning models to determine which type of modeling they are right for, whether it be runway, print, fashion, or glamour bookings.”

The first camera Christopher used was a Minolta, but nowadays he works exclusively with Nikon equipment. “I am not a diehard fan of any particular brand, because I feel that it is not the camera that gets a great image, but the photographer.”

Christopher relates a memorable experience that he had during a runway show. “Photographers were permitted to be up on the runway shooting, however, when I got up there the runway collapsed and I fell through to the floor. Everyone saw me and people were taking pictures of me instead of the models!”

Image by Christopher Makris OMP Member #4773 featuring fashion by Belinda Belinda's Designs website

Make Your Fantasies Come True!

If you are a photographer (or a model) who has big dreams but hasn't been able to capture them with a camera, plan to attend the upcoming Editorial and Fantasy Nude Workshop, hosted by TroubleShooter (OMP Member #207016).

Taking place at the OMP Studio in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, the two-day event will present a variety of scenarios for models and photographers to get some breathtaking images for their portfolio. The cost is only $495 for the weekend, and includes free lunches and OMP gear giveaways.

To reserve a space for the event, send payment via Paypal to brett@onemodelplace.com, or call 954-771-9035 to pay by credit card.

For more information, contact TroubleShooter at troubleshooter@onemodelplace.com.