portraiture

Avianto Location Shoot Venue

How to Select a Location

Dreaming of the perfect place for your next location shoot? That’s a good thing. Dreams offer great food for thought, ideas for settings and inspiration for magic to happen when you step in front of that camera lens. Then there’s the practical side of pulling it all together and ensuring stunning photo and video results that can positively impact your success and that of your business in so many ways. With this in mind, you’ll want to consider various indoor and/or outdoor venue options, depending on the time of year and the weather conditions in your area. Continue reading “How to Select a Location”

Natasha Faber Modelling in OV&P Studio

Special Talent Portfolio

We had immense fun with talented Natasha Faber in our studio again, and although the first shoot I did for her was 10 years ago, it felt as if it was just the other day. That shoot was to assist with her portfolio photos for an international agency trip that she went on to Europe, and I must highlight that this gorgeous lady hasn’t aged a bit since then. Now she is expanding her horizons into acting, as she expertly portrayed during her recent shoot, embodying different attitudes and expressions needed for her new portfolio, not to mention looking stunning. Casting agents are in for a real treat, as you can see: Continue reading “Special Talent Portfolio”

Gareth Meijsen, IMTA New York Actor of Year 2016, photographed by Naomi Estment, OV&P

SA Stars Rock New York

Heartfelt CONGRATS to our young South African stars who have just returned from a highly successful trip to the IMTA (International Modeling and Talent Association) convention in New York! Well done also to Figures Models South Africa and Merlene Spies, owner of Figures Models Randburg, who took our talented SA team to the Big Apple, and guided them every step of the way in the lead up to their journey. Continue reading “SA Stars Rock New York”