A fashion shoot, according to Costa Pnematicatos who recently gave a talk at one of Hirsch's Photography Evenings , consists of many elements: a model, photographer, and stylist, plus makeup and hair artists. "When you have a fashion shoot idea, choose your model based on the theme. Make sure that you have a good model who can execute the shoot's aesthetic. Customize and make your own specific style of clothing to inspire your shoot. Have your photo shoot set around a particular decade's fashion. Have the set transformed into the style of the decade as well, or shoot the model in the decade's fashion without a set. This is what makes a perfect model shoot." Costa informed the audience.

Should you wish to learn more tips on photography, Hirsch's Umhlanga will be hosting their next Photography Get Together on the 21st of August at 05:30pm, free of charge, RSVP to Warren on 0845130911 orwarren@hirschs.co.za