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How to Become a Photographer for a Fashion Magazine

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Imagine yourself directing a lighting and set crew as you work on capturing the right image of the current "It Girl" making the latest fashion statement. Do you see yourself working for Yves Saint Laurent, Betsey Johnson, or J.Crew? Do you like traveling to Paris, New York, LA, and Milan? Follow these steps, and you may be on your way to becoming a fashion photographer!

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Become a practicing photographer. To be a fashion photographer, you will need expertise in photography, particularly in the latest medium- and large-format cameras. Knowledge of studio lighting is also a must.

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Acquire in-depth knowledge of the fashion industry. Know your magazines, websites, models, designers, latest trends, and even the history of fashion. The more you can talk knowledgeably about your passion, the more infectious it will be. Plus, the more detailed your knowledge of the industry is, the more you will be able cook up ways to find inroads into it.

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Surround yourself with other photographers. The more you connect with people in your field, the more ideas you will get. You may also find yourself partnering with fellow photographers on collaborative projects. One thing always leads to another.....

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Surround yourself with people in the fashion industry. Become a known quantity, so to speak, in the world you are targeting. Perhaps your cousin knows a buyer for Bloomingdale's, for example. Maybe a friend of a friend knows the friend of a model for Tom Ford (or Tom Ford himself!). Follow the lead, no matter how indirect it may be. Networking is key.

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Seek out young designers. You never know who will be the next rising star. Do not shy away from working for some people for free. This will allow you to develop your portfolio and support another emerging artist. Perhaps you will reach to fame together! Leave no stone unturned.

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Make sure you have a solid, impressive, and cutting-edge fashion photography portfolio both in print and online. If necessary, consult with experts in your field on how to make your photo portfolio as professional as possible.

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Join forums for fashion photographers or start your own for photographers looking to get into the fashion industry.

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With your winning portfolio and effective contact pool, you should be well on your way to becoming a fashion photographer!

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