The set of photographs I'm sharing with you today was created with the models from a modeling academy I'm currently working with. The academy's professor contacted me because they were holding a challenge and needed a photographer.

The challenge was for the models to enter the set already prepared and ready for action, as they literally had only 60 seconds to strike whatever poses they wanted (with no guidance). I was allowed a maximum of 3 shots per model.

The models first came in as couples, getting 60 seconds for the couple's photo and then 60 seconds for their individual photos.

The goal of this challenge was for the models to have a controlled experience of what a real photoshoot is like. When it's their turn to work for a brand or a contract, no one will guide them, they need to know how to perform in front of the camera under pressure.

Of all the photos we took that day, we only selected 1 photo per couple and 1 individual photo.

It was very interesting to see that each model had their own unique personality and, therefore, their own way of expressing themselves in front of the camera.

While all the models were going through the set, the instructor of the modeling academy was observing and analyzing them very closely to figure out who was ready to move to the next level.

Some did better than others, but in the end, we achieved good results with everyone.

We finished this photoshoot with a few photos of the modeling academy instructor:

I took all the photos with my Canon R8 camera, an 85mm lens, and a single light source.

It was a very interesting day of work, as even though we were literally all working against the clock and under pressure, we managed to get good results.

I hope you enjoyed the photos as much as we did. Thanks for stopping by.