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Last activity: Nov 26, 2009
Joined: Aug 24, 2009


Melissa Rodwell

Female
Los Angeles, Ca, California
Fashion Photography Blog

Mayhem #1343826
Photographer


MM URL: http://www.modelmayhem.com/fashionphotographyblog

About me
PLEASE DO NOT CONTACT ME FOR SHOOTING TESTS ~~~

The Site: www.fashionphotographyblog.com

About the Author:

Inspired by the fantasy world depicted in Helmut Newton’s fashion photography, I picked up a camera at 17 and thus began my journey as a fashion photographer. I graduated from Art Center College of Design in January 1987 and embarked on a career that brought me to many new cities and countries and introduced me to an amazing assortment of interesting people. Fashion Photography is all I have ever done as a career. It has become part of my identity and is such a vital part of me that it has become a part of my greater Self. There are times I question it. I grow tired of the exploitation of our industry’s use of the terms, “beauty”, “perfection”, and “youth”. Yet I cannot seem to leave fashion photography for it is so ingrained in me that it would be like killing part of myself. It cannot be done without taking the whole of me down with it. So I remain behind the camera, capturing the spirit of a scene, capturing the way a garment will fall on a model’s frame, and locking in that precise moment that either makes or breaks the perfect image.

This blog is presented for two different reasons. First, I aim to educate those photographers who are looking for inside instruction on lighting, directing and casting. I have tutorials that will take the viewer with me on fashion shoots where I will discuss topics from directing hair and make up artists to showing you, the viewer, how to create an edge light. I will continually write blogs on techniques ranging from background lighting to shooting editorial vs. commercial. The subject matter is vast and I intend to cover as much as I can. The second reason I am writing this blog is to give the reader an inside peek of the lifestyle of a fashion photographer. Is it as glamorous as the media depicts? I will let you be the judge.

I welcome you to my world, a Los Angeles fashion photographer with over 21 years experience and at least that many years left in me in image making. This blog is for all of you: amateur, student, professional, gossip monger, groupie, fashionista and just simply fan. Enjoy!

My Personal Portfolio Sites:

www.melissarodwell.com - Fashion, Editorial, and Music.
www.melissarodwell.net - My Photography Exhibition “The Boy’s Collection”


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Melissa Rodwell has 178 friends.
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BEKINGX
Photographer
2009-11-29 18:48:48
LOVE UR WORK! THANk you for the tips
Ryan Moore
Photographer
2009-11-28 15:52:57
Just bookmarked your blog. Thank You!
Jeff Medlin
Photographer
2009-11-26 05:25:26
Wishing you and yours a Happy Thanksgiving!

All the best,

~Jeff~
Bluefin Photography
Photographer
2009-11-25 21:17:54
Love your work, especially your one light series on your current blog entries. Thanks so much for all of the helpful information on your blog (including the great videos).
A MUSE
Photographer
2009-11-22 04:21:27
I just wanted to tell you want an inspiration you are to me as a young photographer trying to make his way into the fashion industry on his own. Keep the great work coming!

-KadeM
Sander vander Veen
Photographer
2009-11-22 02:53:48
Very nice work :)
Ron Warner Photography
Photographer
2009-11-14 20:45:59
Love your work!!!


Ron

christinemariej
Model
2009-11-12 10:58:47
Excellent work!!
J2 Photography
Photographer
2009-11-08 17:09:17
HI Your Blog is great!!!
ron w photography
Photographer
2009-11-07 03:50:26
Welcome to MM! I love your work and am a fan of your blog. Glad to have you here
Tai MUA
Makeup Artist
2009-11-05 11:48:42
Love your work so much! I saw your work many times just see that you have MM. :) It's so cool ;P
DJ_IMAGERY
Photographer
2009-11-03 20:57:01
Luv your work....
picturetaking
Photographer
2009-11-03 10:14:33
I enjoy reading your blog Melissa...
Faith and Photos
Photographer
2009-11-03 04:25:11
Your work is great! Just found your blog today via an MM# posting about "one light setups" and I'm loving everything you talk about. Thanks so much for sharing!
Mae Vetere
Model
2009-11-02 20:20:26
Wow, I love your work. Thanks for writing the blog, it is very informative.
MichaelBiczoPhotography
Photographer
2009-11-02 20:18:47
Melissa,

Love your blog! Thanks for all the great info. Love the new shots!

Sent you a FR. :)
Chuck Goodenough
Photographer
2009-11-02 18:57:19
Nice to see you here, Melissa!
Amelia H
Model
2009-11-02 01:39:06
Your pictures are absolutely breathtaking. I'd love to work with your skills sometime :]
-Amelia H.
Janiya Walker-stylist
Wardrobe Stylist
2009-10-29 19:46:38
Brilliant! Love your creativity!
xoxo Ja'Niya
Krysten Perkins
Makeup Artist
2009-10-23 12:03:20
I like your port.
Dmark - Retouching
Photographer
2009-10-21 12:13:40
Great Port!
JCMA Photography
Photographer
2009-10-15 09:27:19
Wonderful, inspiring work Melissa.

:)
WeiJian
Photographer
2009-10-15 00:38:51
:D big fan of you and ur blog
kelly_doll
Model
2009-10-08 15:56:21
love it
VdoesMakeup
Makeup Artist
2009-10-02 23:52:25
amazing work
FARAH WALKER
Model
2009-09-29 15:00:19
HEY HOW ARE YOU I LOVE THE WORK
8ELEments
Photographer
2009-09-29 11:02:41
WoW, Melissa Rodwell on MMayhem. Rocking !

I admire your work so much.
Most of all your blog...so real and so true and so helpful.
Thank you for sharing.
Cheers,
~L~
Cherian Thomas Photo
Photographer
2009-09-27 07:24:29
hey Melissa.... nice seeing you here..... its "Tom"... the one who has your videos streaming for background music when I'm missing working at a studio!

BIG FAN of your work!

cherian thomas

SIXSIX7
Photoshop Wizard
2009-09-25 00:37:14
Beautiful work.
Would love to have some of them in my own portfolio!
CaseyMay
Photographer
2009-09-23 22:41:40
im addicted to your blog melissa, its just refreshing and honest and of course chock full of useful bits.

cant wait to see what you are up to next! xx
Michael Vonal
Photographer
2009-09-23 17:14:30
Much respect and admiration.
xxxJENNIFERxxx
Model
2009-09-20 13:23:50
I love your work
-Sarah Vasquez-
Model
2009-09-15 00:42:30
You have such great work!!

AlloyOne\Anthony Lloyd
Photographer
2009-09-12 21:22:24
You never cease to amaze me!
Jason Becker
Hair Stylist
2009-09-12 16:45:02
hey there welcome to model mayhem not sure if u would be interested but take a look at this event... http://www.modelmayhem.com/po.php?thread_id=496223&page=1#last

thank u

Ishmil Toronto Waterman
Photographer
2009-09-12 00:55:45
freaking love your work
Pixomia Photography
Photographer
2009-09-11 16:18:16
Great work as usual, always learning a lot from your blog, that I'm subscribed to for some time now. Keep up the awesome work you're doing.

Ciao

Frankie Pereira
Pixomia Photography
JESSICA CLAIRE HARVEY
Model
2009-09-11 12:13:41
excellent work
Bryan Benoit
Photographer
2009-09-11 10:01:01
LOVE your work and thanks a million for the blog... info no amount of $$ can buy
Cordial Lee Photo
Photographer
2009-09-11 08:46:20
Love your work with Manzin and I love that you're on here now! More talent!!!!

Great port! Can't wait to see what else you put out!
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