Browsing all articles by Gina Milicia.

has been a professional photographer for more than 25 years. She has photographed some of the world’s most powerful and famous people including royalty and heads of state, billionaires and a-list celebrities and been on location in some of the world’s most exotic places. You can see more of her work here.

30 Things you Should Know to Help you Start a Photography Business

In this post Gina Milicia – author of our brand new eBook, “Portraits: Making the Shot” shares 30 lessons for those wanting to get into the photography business. “Follow your bliss and the universe will open doors for you where there were only walls.” – Joseph Campbell 1. Find the best photography course or workshops [...]

Posted in Make Money From Photography

5 Fail Proof Portrait Poses

In this post Gina Milicia – author of our brand new eBook “Portraits: Making the Shot” shares 5 great portrait poses. When I was starting out as a portrait photographer, I began creating a visual diary and mimicking the images I loved. Some people will tell you that it’s wrong to copy but for centuries, [...]

Posted in Portrait Photography

10 Ways to Direct a Portrait Shoot like a Pro

In this post Gina Milicia – author of our brand new eBook “Portraits: Making the Shot” shares 10 tips on directing a portrait shoot like a Pro. 1. Check your Mood Have you ever been served by a rude shop assistant or waiter that was in a bad mood? How did it make you feel? [...]

Posted in Photography Tips and Tutorials

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