Above: Image, Gina Milicia A few years ago I had a portrait shoot with a woman by the name of Dawn, well-loved and respected in the music industry (name, date and industry changed to protect the innocent). From the first moment I met Dawn my inner monologue was “Houston we have a problem.” Dawn shook my hand but her eyes were cold. I knew I could take a great shot but there was something about her energy, yep, I said ‘energy’, that threw me. When I finally got Dawn onto the set I approached her again for a quick pre-shoot chat. This is something I like to do to establish a connection. Sometimes I ask how people got to the studio or notice an item of clothing. There isn’t a formula, it’s just chit chat. This technique usually works but every once in a while you meet someone like Dawn...
Gina Milicia is one of the most widely known and respected photographers in Australia. She is the master of capturing that ‘magical moment’... READ MORE