Silvana Trevale Question and Answer

During a lecture by Silvana, we had the opportunity to ask her questions both related to her craft and her life as a photographer. She begun the lecture with tips for us which included the following.

• Make the most of opportunities
  • Trips
  • Courses
• Follow your intuition
• Take your camera wherever you go, when you can
• Consistency is key
• Use your unique skills
• Partake in competitions and proposals
• Find creatives/clients who share your vision

Did you struggle to articulate your practice (blog posts)?

• Still struggles abit but th edgy is to find something you like to write about and write things down
• The more you talk about your work, the more you understand it

How to approach models/hair and makeup artists for tests?

• Work with people who are starting up
• Instagram is the best
• Jadore model agency in Manchester, boss model management
  • Create a mood board to send to the agent 
• Approach through instagram message

Is there anything I can be doing to make myself look more established in product and commercial work?

• Put personal work on own
• Don't post constantly - very two weeks and only post best work

Tips for working with musicians

• Music industry likes moving image
• be humble

How to prepare for portfolio reviews

• Don't use plastic sheets
• Matte/semi gloss
• Edit and organise work in proper order
• Online portfolio website

Tips for getting your foot in the door when graduating

• Get website and instagram ready
• Portfolio reviews
• Test a lot of fashion
• Tell model agencies you want to work with models 
• Mood board
• Vogue Italia do free portfolio reviews