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The Vision Behind Editorial Photography: The Stylist

Post Date : 12 Mar 2025

Author: Jerry Metellus

The Importance of a Stylist in Editorial Photography The fashion stylist does not hold a secondary role in a photo...

kelly cabrera photographed by Jerry Metellus. Kelly is looking at the camera in a red dress and black background.

Injecting Emotion into Advertising Photography

Post Date : 12 Feb 2025

Author: Jerry Metellus

Injecting Emotion into Advertising Photography When thinking of advertising photography, one typically envisions refined images of products, sophisticated campaigns, aspirational...

AI recreation by Jerry Metellus of young lady using sound chair.

From Illustrations to AI Image Recreation

Post Date : 14 Jan 2025

Author: Jerry Metellus

Adapting to Changing Tools in Photography When I first started out as a photographer, reference materials looked a lot different...

Professional photographer Jerry Metellus and Janine Beckles Performaing a powerful dance with one hand and foot on the floor.

The Growth of a Professional Photographer

Post Date : 03 Dec 2024

Author: Jerry Metellus

Achieving Excellence in The Arts In every creative field, the path to becoming accomplished is marked by dedication, practice, and...

Insights From a Celebrity Photographer

Post Date : 05 Nov 2024

Author: Jerry Metellus

In today’s world, the concept of fame has undergone a dramatic transformation. Fame was once dominated by Hollywood stars and...

Art direction inspired recreation of Luncheon of the Boating Party by Pierre-Auguste Renoir

Art Direction and Collaboration: Recreating Famous Artworks

Post Date : 08 Oct 2024

Author: Jerry Metellus

Every photo shoot is an opportunity for collaboration, whether it’s an individual session in my studio, on location, or for...

Jerry Metellus ad campaigns lifestyle photography. Family portrait photography of mother and daughter in a chair while child looks directly into the camera.

Family Portrait Photography: Capturing Your Story

Post Date : 04 Sep 2024

Author: Jerry Metellus

My approach to family portrait photography and corporate gigs is very similar to my approach when working with artists. It's...

dancer in the air holding her hair is showing how to pose by moving naturally

How To Pose for Dance Photography

Post Date : 06 Aug 2024

Author: Jerry Metellus

When it comes to dance photography, the questions I'm often asked are "How to pose for a shoot or how...

Las vegas dance photography of 3 dancers in mid-air with hands over ears, mouth, and eyes.

Las Vegas Dance Photography: Beyond the Glitz

Post Date : 02 Jul 2024

Author: Jerry Metellus

The Neon City is often perceived as lacking in real culture, but the truth is far from this misconception. It...

Contemporary Dance photographer Jerry Metellus image of 3 dancers in white.

Capturing the Narrative: Contemporary Dance Photography

Post Date : 03 Jun 2024

Author: Jerry Metellus

Contemporary dance photography presents a unique set of challenges and opportunities for photographers. At the heart of this genre is...

The Art of Dance Photography

Post Date : 02 May 2024

Author: Jerry Metellus

Dance photography is a challenging art form that requires a lot more than a click of the shutter and a...

Find the right photographer. Jerry Metellus captures Paula Abdul while she is busy being prepped for a video.

How to Find the Right Photo-grapher

Post Date : 01 Oct 2023

Author: Jerry Metellus

Capturing the Unseen Side of You In our visually-driven world, finding the right photographer is close to finding a trusted...

The Secret To Celebrity Portraits

Post Date : 01 Sep 2023

Author: Jerry Metellus

Celebrity Portraits: Capturing Humanity Through Photography Capturing celebrity portraits isn't all that different from photographing anyone else. It's about...