How street style has impacted my Fashion Photography career

Running a Photography business, defining your brand and who you want to be as a successful Fashion Photographer is daunting if you don’t know where to begin. This June 2018 (22-25), I will be speaking at Refocus Retreat 4 day conference for Women in the Photography Business who want to take their photography to the next level.

I will share how street style has impacted my fashion photography career; use case studies to discuss how I have approached each fashion photography project; reflect on my experiences and business decisions so you will leave the session with greater knowledge and how to kick start your fashion photography career.

For in-depth and hands-on workshops, please register to my two part photography workshop series:

 

WORKSHOP 1: Creating the perfect fashion editorial

Karen Woo’s fashion editorial work have appeared in international and Australian magazines from The Rake Japan, Plaza Uomo to the Collective Hub. Watch and enjoy a behind-the-scenes look at how Karen works closely with her Art Director/Fashion Stylist, Emily Edwards to create the perfect fashion editorial for clients. She will discuss and show her process of developing creative concepts, working with lighting and fashion styling while she works with her subject to capture a series of storytelling images. The photoshoot will be set up outdoors (if weather permits) using portable Profoto lighting equipment. Cameras are welcome to take behind the scenes images but is not mandatory for the workshop.

 

WORKSHOP 2: Creating compelling social content (proudly sponsored by 3INA makeup brand)

In this workshop, Karen will help you find your unique style and teach you how to understand your client, pitch a creative idea and create engaging stills/film on your social media platforms. Karen will be proudly working with a global makeup brand, 3INA Makeup to show you ways to visually tell 3INA Makeup brand’s story. Each student will be gifted a box of 3INA Makeup products to create their own social media content, then post it live at the end of the workshop. All students are encouraged to bring a camera (IPhone, compact camera is acceptable) and additional props for flat lay purposes.

The first 10 students will receive a 10% discount when they use my code “heykarenwoo”.

If you have any further questions, please email me at hey@karenwoo.com.au.

I hope to see you there x

Thank you BALLY and MOSS & SPY for my look below:

Suzy bag // BALLY
metallic coat // MOSS & SPY
heels // BALENCIAGA

Creative Direction by KAREN WOO
Photography by ALAN WOO

Sephora Street Style at Melbourne Central

The wait is over! The iconic beauty giant Sephora has officially landed in Melbourne.

The launch of Sephora at Melbourne Central was EPIC. I can’t remember the last time I’ve seen so many beauty enthusiasts lining up for hair and make up cosmetics! The lines were pouring out on the streets on Latrobe street, waiting patiently for the doors to open at 12pm. “Beauty Cadets” were handing out balloons, show bag filled with bottled water and snacks, and music entertainment.

I had a quick tour around the the 500sqm space (designed by Lisa Zhang @DeviousStudios) and as you can imagine, there were aisles of more than 30 exclusive beauty brands such as Marc Jacobs Beauty, Tarte, Kat Von D, IT Cosmetics, Cover FX, NUDESTIX, Beauty Blender, Ole Henriksen, Formula X and its own private label SEPHORA cosmetics.

Believe it or not, I love makeup for someone who barely puts on makeup. I have a thing for pretty make up packaging. I have a drawer full of Sephora products such as hair clips, egg-shaped foundation blender, makeup brushes and my fave, contouring trio pack but honestly I’m quite a simple person who loves a good skincare regime. It’s takes me 5 minutes to put on my makeup but preventing it from smudging against my camera is another story. Note to self – wear eye primer!

As part of the Sephora launch, Melbourne Central invited me back to spot 12 of my favourite street looks from the excited lines of adoring Sephora fans.

So here are my top 12 street style picks of the day. Thanks for the snaps everyone x

 

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