Northern NJ Fashion, Beauty and Black & White Photographer Mike Kortoci

This is a list of some of my most memorable and favorite photographs that I have taken at weddings over the years.

Share this:

Page six article in the NY Post about Mike Kortoci

Share this:

Often I get to shoot for clothing designers and from experience I have found that it is how well the model and myself work together that allows for a successful shoot.  Knowing that we shared the same heritage was a good start but as I worked with her I found out that she was not only a beautiful model but talented as well.  It was her professionalism, patience’s and pleasant personality that allowed me to achieve an exceptional image and fulfill the clients needs

Share this:

What if you have model looks and the desire to pursue modeling, but you don’t have the height? Years ago it would have been considered nearly impossible to be a successful model if you were on the shorter side, but not anymore. According to Isabella Jade – model, author, and the woman behind Petite Modeling Tips Blog, “Your own hustle makes stuff happen”.

One suggestion to get your work out there – get some experience with a local magazine or a new, aspiring brand. These types of clients are often more open to hiring different types of models and a great way to get experience and shots for your portfolio.

Read all of Isabella Jade’s tips here.

Share this:

The flow of any portfolio is essential, as many times it is the first impression you will be making, and as we all know you only get one chance at a first impression.! A good flow keeps the viewer or client intrigued and makes he or she want to keep turning the pages to see what is next.

Melissa Rodwell,a Los Angeles fashion photographer with over 21 years experience, writes all about the importance of the flow of a portfolio in her latest blog post:

“Fashion is always moving forward and staying current is really important. But what about the flow of the pictures in the book? . . . When I say “The Flow”, I mean, the sequence that the photographs are laid out in the portfolio. . . It’s very important to have a good flow.”

Read her entire post at Fashion Photography Blog.

Share this:

Working with families in a beauty photo shoot setting is always a nice divergence from the norm. When photographing models it is typically a one-on-one setting where I get to see only a part of their personality and background. While not the first time I have worked like this, shooting both a mother and daughter has been a great way for me to have a deeper connection with people I am photographing. Photographing both Natalia and her mother Maria was an exceptional experience which I hope to repeat in the future. When working with a 14 year old in a modeling setting, it is normally challenging to get great results right away but I believe that the confidence and talent Natalia showed is a direct result of the her mother’s exotic looks and natural talent. I can see a bright future for Natalia in acting or any other career she decides to peruse. These are just a couple of the stunning images I got from both of the photoshoots:

Natalia is represented by D-Mand Talent and you can find her on Models.com as well.

Share this: