Posing Guides

Classical but Modern is Mark Cleghorn's use of a city building as he shoots one of his real life Bride and Grooms as part of a four part after the wedding Location Location session. This session takes part under a canopy of an office building, perfect for the on and off rain of the day, shooting in this location for the first time we see how Mark instantly picks his 3 main locations, the pillar, the glass and avenue, all perfect for modern yet classical wedding images.
This film shows his efficient but relaxed style of shooting, which comes from his commercial fashion days when time is money, this style allows him to bring momentum and energy to the shoot as well as a little humour. The rapport that he has with his bride and groom is infectious as the couple naturally relax and interact with each other, to give expressions that are real and not forced

The big lens is out again for shallow focus, combined with reflections of tinted glass in the architecture make great images with only a reflector to boost light were he needs it.

Shot live at an exhibition Mark Cleghorn explains the techniques for shooting full length fashion portraits. This short film demonstrates the key skills to effective portraits whether you are in a studio or on location. He discusses his Souffle Lighting - which basically means by using the same lighting techniques each time you are guaranteed of the results.

Hi-Key set up is discussed, one that will work any were even at an exhibition trade hall setting.

In this 2 part film of 2 young children being photographed in a woodland location you see Mark Cleghorn acting the fool to coax a laugh out of the children to create some timeless images in this natural environment and with only a reflector.

In this first film, he explains the locations initially including the natural light set up and why he uses the same wood location so much, as well as discussing the most common mistakes that photographer make when shooting in a similar scene. Once the session gets under way you see the natural way he interacts with the children as they are very familiar with Mark the photographer, as he has taken their portraits every year since they were born.