This document discusses the challenges of becoming a successful fashion photographer. It notes that while the lifestyle seems glamorous, breaking into the industry is difficult as the red carpet for major fashion houses and magazines is a tough road. It advises photographers to be prepared with a clear vision for what they want to achieve from a shoot. It also recommends surrounding oneself with inspiring images for ideas and hiring a team of hair, makeup and wardrobe stylists to help realize the photographer's vision, while maintaining creative control over the final images.

2. With dreams of big paychecks and glamorous
lifestyle of rubbing shoulders with today's
rich and famous may be the dream of many
an aspiring young photographer. This,
however, is not easy to achieve as you might
think. Red carpet for well-known fashion
houses and magazines is not an easy road to
take.

3. Be prepared and have a clear idea of what
you want to achieve from shoot. Looking
through the crowded fashion magazines in
my Office to tear sheets of makeup and hair
styling ideas. Surround yourself with
inspiring images to help you create the story
or concept in your mind.

4. When glamour photographer photographing
a fashion story or concept, I always put
together a team of other professionals.
These include hairdressers, makeup artists
and wardrobe stylists. The team is there to
help me realize the images that I have in
mind and offering suggestions and entry to
the photo shoot always brings out the
creativity in everyone. Never let anyone take
over the final vision of the shoot, but these
tips will help change it to my final creation.