Test shoots is where almost everyone in the fashion industry begins. Photographers, models, stylists, make up artists and hair stylists, etc… pretty much everyone starts there. But what exactly are these and why are they so important?

Useful, TestshootsGoncalo M. CatarinoJune 3, 20182018, TestshootComment

The GDPR - what's under the hat?

The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) that came into effect on the past 25th of May is something that, according to several polls, most people are still unaware of. Over this last weeks, you may have received several e-mails from companies and brands…

Useful, WorkGoncalo M. CatarinoMay 27, 20182018Comment

Blogging myths with Maria Guedes

Knowing of Maria Guedes' background, I thought that she would be the right person to demystify some of the wrong ideas that many people have about blogs and bloggers.

Useful, WorkGoncalo M. CatarinoFebruary 6, 20172017, BlogComment

So...you'd like to be a (better) model - part 6

Since this is my own little cybernetic space and to end this series of posts with tips about how to be a (better) model, I decided I could share my own opinions about the subject.

Useful, WorkGoncalo M. CatarinoOctober 25, 20162016, Fashion, ModelsComment

So...you'd like to be a (better) model - part 5

I've covered the typical topics about modeling (model career, styling, make up) , but there are another two, that are usually disregarded by young people and models: sports and nutrition.

Useful, WorkGoncalo M. CatarinoOctober 17, 20162016, Fashion, Models

The magic art of retouching

Retouching (or post-production if you prefer), is one of the most underrated and often forgotten parts of a photographer's workflow.

Useful, WorkGoncalo M. CatarinoSeptember 19, 20162016, Fashion, RetouchingComment

So... you'd like to be a (better) model - Part 4

The previous posts were more focused on models’ issues (part 1 and part 3) and also on the styling (part 2). It seemed logical that a few remarks should also be made about make up. So I asked Anabela Gonçalves, who’s been supporting the KAEOT project as well.

Useful, WorkGoncalo M. CatarinoJune 18, 20162016, Make Up, Tips, ModelsComment

So... you'd like to be a (better) model - Part 3

Tips, tricks and shortcuts to achieve something, can be displayed in several ways and the easiest to do it, would be to just list a few of the most common topics. But if you google around a bit, I'm sure you'll find lots of blog posts and websites with those lists. That's why I think talking to people who are actually in the business, can be more helpful.

Useful, WorkGoncalo M. CatarinoJune 13, 20162016, Tips, ModelsComment

So... you'd like to be a (better) model - Part 2

On the first part of this post, I asked the opinion of a highly experienced model. This time, I thought that a stylist's opinion could also be useful to you.

Useful, WorkGoncalo M. CatarinoMay 30, 20162016, Styling, TipsComment

Yes, I shoot color too!

On this recent interview for the blog Smart Dresser, by Mariana Paulos, I was asked a question about the frequent use of black and white (B&W). And Mariana wasn’t the first to ask this.

Useful, WorkGoncalo M. CatarinoMay 23, 20162016, ColorComment