I’d check out the selections at B&H. They’re going to be the best people to talk with about that kind of specialized shooting. I would imagine that you’ll need some hefty lights to fill a sizable field.

Hi Karehn,

I just got off the phone with Craig. He is a big fan of B&W–it has more mood than color, in his eyes. His long history of shooting with film, and he views monochrome shots as having more artistic latitude.

Hope that helps! ;-)

Hi Karehn,

I couldn’t disagree with you more. I shoot with models all of the time, so I will be the first person to say that it’s an art in itself. It’s a skill that people completely overlook. When you work with talent (and pay them) you expect a certain level of photo from the shoot–so you’re more than willing to pay more for a better model. It saves you a heck of a lot of time in posing and coaching. A proper model can basically do what they want and it looks amazing. They know their best angles and how to use them.

Craig’s photos in this article demonstrate his overwhelming sense of patience to work with those oblivious to what makes a good model. Hats off to him to pull it off so nicely.

‘Senior’ in this context refers to high school senior.

I believe that your comment about the B&W photo was directed at Craig. I’ll ask him for you.

Craig assures me that the models in these shots are of artistic, fashion-forward high school seniors. Crazy, huh?

“Senior” as in high school students in their last year of study before collage. Sorry for the confusion, Robin.

Great work, btw! Love what I saw on your website.