How my 2024 in review looks like
2024 was an amazing year for Vikrant Photography. We worked on a lot of magazine covers and attained our goals we set for the year. We were nominated for Philadelphia’s Favorite (Philadelphia Inquirer) as well—fingers crossed we win! Plus, I worked on a project that was close to my heart, and through it, met clients […]
How To Create A Model Portfolio: 7 Expert Tips
Do you dream of walking the runway, getting famous, and becoming a cover model for high-end brands? The idea is exciting, but it involves playing your cards right when the time calls. And it all starts with a great modeling portfolio (because not all are lucky to get discovered). A good model portfolio is like […]
Top Tips For Creating The Best Kids Portfolio | Vikrant Photography
Remember those cute kids from the GAP ad? Or the adorable ones from the Ralph Lauren ad? Child modeling can be a great way for a kid to have fun, while being creative and learning life skills. It is a glamorous yet demanding industry that commands knowledge and preparation to make your child successful. As […]
The Ultimate Guide to Best Realtor Headshots
The other day, I received a phone call. I looked up to see who it was, and was surprised to see it was a real estate agent (let’s call him Ray) whose headshots I had delivered a few weeks ago. After exchanging pleasantries, he said, “Remember those headshots you did for me? My phone hasn’t […]
5 Reasons Why Personal Branding Photography Is Powerful
Personal Branding Photography: 5 Reasons Why It’s A Powerful Self-Marketing Tool For You A friend I know recently applied for a high-level role at his company. He was one of their top lawyers, so it was a great opportunity for him. Yet, he wasn’t considered. Why, you ask? He didn’t have any online presence. Nothing […]
5 Best Model Poses For A Successful Fashion Photoshoot
A Model’s Guide to Posing for Fashion Shoots For many, getting photographed for the first time can be quite daunting. More so, if you’re a first time model and are posing for your fashion portfolio. “What poses look good on me?” “How do I pose confidently?” “How should I practice posing?” Do any of these […]
How to Prepare for Headshot Photoshoot
Congratulations on booking your headshot session! Now that you have taken the first step, what’s next? How do I prepare for my headshots? These are some of the questions that I get asked frequently. I know it can be nerve-wracking to be in front of a camera and not know what to expect, which is […]
Top 5 Model Bag Essentials
“You never get a second chance to make a first impression” – Will Rogers Whether you are a professional model with years of experience or an aspiring model who is just starting out, when you are headed to a casting call, your preparedness can make a world of difference. Having your model bag essentials handy […]
From Click to Candlelight: Surprising Your Loved One with a Couple’s Photoshoot
I have a confession to make: I LOVE capturing love! Romantic couple’s shoots are one of my favorites themes to photograph, mainly because they symbolize hope, happiness, and intimacy, but also because they give me a chance to capture the beauty of being in love. And as a top Portrait Photographer based in Philadelphia, when […]
Model Portfolio Revamp: Key Elements for a Standout Portfolio in 2024
Just like a good résumé is important for a job, a standout modeling portfolio is important for when you’re planning to enter the fashion industry. Similar to a résumé, it shows potential agents and talent scouts what kind of modeling you’ll be good at, so that when they sign you up, they can find the […]
Unlocking Success: 5 Reasons Why You Need a Professional Headshot in 2024
“How you choose to present yourself matters equally as how you choose to behave.” During my conversation with a potential client, I was talking about the importance of a professional-looking headshot and how they add to a person’s credibility and personal branding. I explained how, in today’s hyper-digital world, even before someone gets to meet […]
How To Choose The Right Brand Photographer For Your Business
When it comes to taking your business to the next level, brand photography plays an important role. Not only does it help establish a professional look for your company, but it also serves as a way to showcase your products and services in an attractive and creative manner. But deciding how you want to approach […]
Planning Your Portfolio Shoot
Let’s face it: planning a portfolio shoot isn’t always a walk in the park. Sure, it’s exciting and inspiring to check out all the details, outfits, accessories, photography studio, prep for your shoot. But there is a lot to do, and everyone and their mothers seems to have an opinion about what you should do. […]
Questions and Answers About Model Casting
Model casting calls is similar to an actors audition for a role. I have broken his question to separate them. Moises: Normally I like to know what is the agency looking for in a model before I attend a casting so I can prepare. However never truly get to know what are they looking for. […]
James Portfolio Shoot
I always say that portfolio shoots are suppose to be done with planning and lots of pre production work. I get tons of model inquiries from everywhere who are interested in modelling, I am all about goals and dreams as I have always been a dreamer and chased my dreams. So when a new model […]
Gabrielle Amarando Modeling Portfolio
Becoming a model can be a challenging and competitive career path. The following are the steps you can take to become a model: Determine your modeling goals: Before you begin pursuing a modeling career, you should have a clear idea of what kind of modeling you want to do. There are many different types of […]
The Ultimate Guide to Making a Modeling Portfolio
Choosing modeling as a career is no doubt a really tough decision. Despite all the challenges it makes you face; it has harsh critics too. Still nothing can stop a person, filled with passion. But first, to make your mark in the industry, you need to get selected as a model. And in that case, […]
Recent Work : Vivica Fox Hair Collection
Credits : Photography: Vikrant Tunious (https://www.instagram.com/vikrantphotography/) Stylist: A. BJ Coleman (https://www.instagram.com/abjcoleman/) Hair: Ichikia (https://www.instagram.com/_ichikia/) Makeup: Marc Bohlert (https://www.instagram.com/markie_j/) Dress: Bell Of California (https://www.instagram.com/bellofcalifornia/) Jewelry: Mahrukh Akuly (https://www.instagram.com/mahrukh.akuly.jewelry/) About Vivica Fox Hair Collection : Vivica A. Fox Hair Collection products are rigorously tested at the factory by our overseas quality control inspectors. We only use the […]
Mom, Please Guide Me (feat. Deluxion)
Mom, Please Guide Me (feat. Deluxion) Released worldwide on Mother’s Day; This music video is dedicated to all mother’s. Thank you for your unconditional love and sacrifices. Written, Composed and Sang by : Deluxion Directed by : Vikrant Tunious Story and Screenplay by : Vikrant Tunious DOP : Charles Shan Cerrone Mom : Tanvi Chandra […]
Importance of Having a Creative Meeting
Courtney had reached out to me sometime last year as her personal trainer had recommended my name to her for a photoshoot. When she reached out to me she wanted to do a fitness shoot. I was all for the fitness shoot and we had our creative meeting to decide on her fitness looks and […]
15 INSIDER SECRETS TO BE A SUCESSFUL MODEL
“Modeling, it’s being an artist as well. It’s just being a silent artist. It takes a lot of self-control and a lot of discipline” – Jessica White Tweet You’re thinking about becoming a model right?. If you are, the odds are that you are already discouraged even before starting out. You probably think that the […]