Okay, so I’ve been wanting to do a men’s fashion photoshoot for a while now, and I finally got around to doing it. Here’s how it went down.

First, I needed to figure out what kind of look I was going for. I spent some time browsing the internet, looking at different men’s fashion blogs and magazines. I finally settled on a few looks that I liked, and I made a mood board with some of the images that inspired me.
Finding a model
Next, I needed to find a model. I reached out to a few friends who I thought might be interested. I ended up choosing my buddy, Mark, because he’s got a great look and he’s always up for trying new things.
Finding a Location
Once I had my model, I needed to find a location. I wanted to shoot somewhere that was urban and had a lot of character. I ended up choosing a spot downtown that had a lot of cool graffiti and old buildings.
Shooting Day
On the day of the shoot, I met up with Mark at the location. We started by just walking around and getting a feel for the area. Once we found a few spots that we liked, I started taking photos. It was pretty hot. I tried out a few different poses that I’d seen online, like the “Contrapposto Pose” where you straighten one leg, but honestly, it felt a bit awkward, especially under the scorching sun. Maybe it’s better for the pros.
Experimenting
We also tried the “Strolling Pose,” which was supposed to look natural and candid. Mark walked back and forth a few times while I snapped away. I think those shots turned out pretty cool. We spent a couple of hours shooting, and I got a ton of great photos. It was a lot of fun, and I’m really happy with how the photos turned out.

Mark kept complaining about his face being too oily. So, I told him that he should avoid reflecting the light and tried to make his face less oily, less shiny. He tried. We did what we could. I mean, it was hot.
And yeah, posture is important. I did not know about this before, but I kept telling Mark to stand up straight, back straight, shoulders back. It worked. He looked great in the photos.
Post-Processing
After the shoot, I spent some time editing the photos. I wanted to give them a specific look and feel. I used some of the techniques that I had seen in the inspiration images, and I’m really happy with how they turned out. I ended up with a series of photos that I’m really proud of.
Takeaways
- It’s hot out there: Next time, I’ll check the weather. Or maybe do it indoors.
- Posing takes practice: I thought those classic poses would be easy, but they’re harder than they look.
- Oily skin is a thing: Need to figure out how to deal with that better next time.
- Posture matters: Standing up straight really makes a difference in photos.
Overall, it was a great experience, and I learned a lot about men’s fashion photography. I’m excited to do more shoots in the future.