October 2007


870459_camera_2.jpgThe models are always admired by every person. The look and the power to showcase a product or sell a product can be very amazing. The people when look at the model will often ask - Who is She? But the fashion photographer who takes these pictures of goes unnoticed. This id because the people think photography is just done for enjoyment and no hard work is involved. Many ordinary people also are not aware that photographers have to go through the fashion photographer’s school. Even the most professional photographer has to go through these schools. The photographers need to learn the expertise from a school
What does a Fashion Photography school teaches you? Given below is the list.

1) Technique – In fashion photography there are lots of techniques involved which will give them the best quality photograph. The school also teaches them the tricks of taking photography. The technique involves lighting, motion and the other aspects of photography. The photographers are taught when and how to apply a certain technique and the best way to use them.

2) Interaction: The pictures taken are of people who are also living and breathing, so the photographer should realize that and try and interact with them. The school teaches you the right way to interact with your models. This will make them relax in your company and give good shots for the pictures. This will help the photographer to direct the model to pose in a way and the interaction can bring a smile on the face of a model which will be an added advantage for the photographer to get the best shots.

3) Editing: The school trains the photographer to edit the pictures taken. They are taught the intricacies of the editing and shown the right tools which can turn the photographs a masterpiece. To edit mostly all the photographer takes the help of computers. The photographer will not change the subject or the picture but with the help of editing they can bring out the true colors or the true beauty of the subject.

4) Selection: Since the photographer takes many photo’s and after all are edited he will need to choose which ones to use and which ones highlight the subject matter best. The picture a photographer will use should be the best and should show all the details which the photographer needs to show. The fashion photography school helps the photographer how to check and select the best possible pictures.

The fashion school can make a difference to the person aspiring to be photographer as they can teach them how to make the ordinary picture a masterpiece.

637819_cotton.jpgToronto even though is not the capital city of Canada, many people mistake it for one because of it being the capital of Ontario and has the largest population and has lots of social events which are easily comparable to New York and London.

The city has Royal Ontario Museum which is the largest in the country and also has the CN Tower the world’s largest building. They also have lots of filmmakers using the city for their films. The city has Neilson Park Creative Center and the Museum of Contemporary Canadian Art.

The city is popular attraction for the tourist, as there are many hotels, budget and regular, sports events, good dining places and cultural places to visit.

The city gives fuel to the creative minds and inspires the artist and their arts. While we are on the topic of art how can be forget Fashion Industry? Arts and fashion are closely related. The art and culture are so well blended in the city that it is inevitable that so many fashion schools are opened in the city. They gear you up for the toughest of the competition in the fashion industry and train you in the exciting career that is known as fashion industry.
Toronto is the great place for fashion design students as they can learn so many things in the culture of the city like, Nielson Park Center is the place where Rugcrafters are, and the Handweavers and spinning guild is for anyone interested in textile.

There are also many opportunities for the fashion design student and they are exposed to all the aspects of the design industry from the famous designer to working with a fashion designer, fashion illustrator, textile design, work for a garment manufacturer or advertising or retail purchasing or buying. The business people can use their skills in fashion design but taking courses in business and prepare themselves for a career in management like fashion retail or wholesaler.

The shopping is cheap here because of the competition being so fierce. The city itself is so artful that the artist gets creative. The fashion schools in Toronto are:

1) International Academy of Design and Technology: This school has campus in Chicago, Los Angeles, and Orlando. They provide degrees and diplomas in the following fields.

a) Diploma in Fashion Design

b) Diploma in Merchandising and Fashion Marketing.

2) Art Institute of Toronto: Their main focus is on the business and creative aspect of fashion design industry. They have programs in

a) Fashion Design

b) Fashion Merchandising / Marketing

The city is so big that you can look at other schools and you can land your dream jobs in no time in this beautiful city.