Resources and Inspiration

15, September 2009

6 Links That Rock My Web World – Melissa Rodwell shares her 6 favorite links of the web.

My Top 10 Favorite Fashion Photographers

David Leslie Anthony – An Interview with a Master Photographer

Finding Inspiration – Melissa Rodwell discusses what it takes to find inspiration when photographing people and how she finds her own.

Just Because I Love Kate – Kate Moss Fashion Shoot.

Kate Moss and Gaspard Ulliel in Longchamp’s New Ad Campaign

Jock Sturges: An American Legend

Romeo and Juliet

15, September 2009

Romeo and Juliet Video

Behind of the Scenes of  the Fall ’09 Genlux Magazine shoot “Romeo and Juliet”
Photography by:
Melissa Rodwell. Film by: Matt Stone Watch Video »

Romeo and Juliet Genlux + Video

15, September 2009

Romeo and Juliet Genlux 1All Images © 2009 Melissa Rodwell Photography

When asked to shoot an editorial for Genlux Magazine, Stephen Kamifuji, the creative director, gave me two choices: I could shoot a beauty story based on a man and woman kissing or a fashion story based on the famous love story of Romeo and Juliet. I chose the fashion story. The theme for Genlux’s fall fashion magazine is Love, so obviously kissing and Romeo and Juliet are story ideas that depict the theme. Honestly I would have liked to have shot a beauty story for Genlux because it’s been a few years since I’ve done one for them but when Stephen presented both ideas to me, for some reason I felt more inclined to do the fashion story. I worked with stylist George Blodwell again because I like his work and I like working with him. Whether George’s website showcases more celebrity dressing/red carpet styling rather than editorial, one has to remember we are based here in Los Angeles and our market is celebrity driven. Many talented stylists ( wardrobe, hair and make up included ) market themselves towards the celebrity market when they are based out of Los Angeles. If you click on the artists name that has a hyper link and actually check out the agency site and more importantly, the artist’s link, you will see that most agencies have a celebrity section along with the editorial and advertising sections on their artists.

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Marketing and Promotion

13, September 2009

Marketing Your Photography - The Basics.
You Need A Website + A Contest!
– The options available for online websites and portfolios for photographers.
The Photographer’s RepWhat to look for when searching out Agents or Reps.
You’re Promo Cards + A Contest! – Marketing yourself and the best use for Promo Cards
Exhibiting You’re Photography – Exploring how exhibiting you’re work can help a photographer earn recognition and money.


A Day At The Beach

10, September 2009
A Day at the Beach - Video

Behind of the Scenes of The Gothic Themed Fashion Photography Shoot for Flaunt Magazine.
Photography by:
Melissa Rodwell. Film by: Dimitrios Papagiannis + Tim Glass
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