Fotoart Information

After working internationally for many years on Commercial and Editorial Photography and in the Professional Broadcast Industry the work is now concentrated mainly in Industrial Landscapes, Editorial and Commercial, Fine Art Landscapes, Fine Art Nudes, and People Portraits.
Images can be produced to order for hotels and other commercial organisations. Commissions for Portraits including those for staff and business executives are also accepted.
The equipment used varies from traditional film based technology to digital technology depending on the requirements of the client. Only top quality materials are used to produce the results.
The photographer John Malloch-Caldwell has exhibited in New York, Toronto, Sydney, London, Berlin, and Paris several of these exhibitions were sponsored by Minolta Cameras of Japan in Tokyo. The photographer is holder of 8 Kodak International Awards presented for various works over the years.
Editorial and Commercial assignments have been completed for clients worldwide ranging from International Airlines, Banks, Professional Broadcasters, Computer Software Companies and Travel Magazines. International assignments have been carried out in Japan, California, Nevada, Colorado, Mexico, Grand Cayman, Hong Kong, Singapore, France, Germany, Italy and the UK.
Fine Art Limited Edition Prints are produced on various subjects in runs of usually no more than 10 prints from any one image. These Limited Editions are printed for archival permanence with a certificate of authenticity attached. Several Fine Art projects have been published in Spain in special editions of La Fotographia and Des Nudes.
Fotoart1066 is now based in the Hastings/St. Leonards-on-Sea/East Sussex area of the UK.
Contact the photographer for further information on availability and quotes.

E-mail - fotoart1066@yahoo.co.uk

Model Portfolio

All models need a portfolio, it is one of the most essential marketing tools that the model can have. It does not have to contain a vast amount of photographs but it does have to be representative of what the model looks like. To this end the portfolio should be reviewed at least twice a year although four times would be better. If a change in appearance takes place, a new hair style for example, this should be included as quick as possible.
The number of images included should range from ten to twenty and should be the best images you have. The portfolio should be in hard copy and also where possible on the Internet. There are many free sites where this is possible and a others where a small fee is payable.
http://www.starnow.com/ is a good site and aimed at models, actors, dancers and others involved in the entertainment business, this is, in my experience, the best site of its type I have come across and I use it frequently to source models.
http://www.modelmayhem.com/ is mainly for models and photographers and although based in the USA there are a good selection of people from the UK posted.
Now comes the question, where do I get my photographs done?
There are many ways in which this can be achieved some much more expensive than others.
Photographic studios abound that offer a portfolio service and these range in price up to and over £600.00. Not a cost I would suggest a new model spends, I have experienced many new models with portfolios that frankly were a complete waste of money. A good portfolio should contain images that have been done by various photographers with different styles. This gives a better impression of the work you as a model are capable of carrying out.
I do charge for portfolio work, each portfolio is planned to suit the market the model wishes to work in. My charge for this varies according to the complexity of the work involved, although the average cost is around £200.00
If you are starting as a model contact me and discuss your needs.
John Malloch-Caldwell - Photographer
e-mail - fotoart@btinternet.com

Developer info.

Developers for paper.

Developer – Ilford ID20

Water @40ºC 750.00ml
Metol 3.00g
Sodium sulphite, anhydrous 50.00g
Hydroquinone 12.00g
Sodium carbonate, anhydrous 60.00g
Potassium bromide 4.00g
Water to make 1000.00ml

For use dilute 1 part dev with 3 parts water
Dev time @20ºC is approx 2 minutes.

Developer – Kodak D72

Water @ 50ºC 750.00ml
Metol 3.00g
Sodium sulphite, anhydrous 45.00g
Hydroquinone 12.00g
Sodium carbonate, monohydrate 80.00g
Potassium bromide 2.00g
Water to make 1000.00ml

For use dilute 1 part dev with 2 parts water
Dev time at 20ºC is approx 1-2 minutes.

Developer – Kodak D158

Water @50ºC 750.00ml
Metol 3.20g
Sodium sulphite, anhydrous 50.00g
Hydroquinone 13.30g
Sodium carbonate, anhydrous 69.00g
Potassium bromide 0.90g
Water to make 1000.00ml

For use dilute 1 part dev with 2 parts water
Dev time @20ºC is approx 1-2 minutes

Higher contrast developer.

These give the highest possible contrast for each grade, maximum contrast is best at no less than 18ºC.

High Contrast Developer

Water at 50ºC 750.00ml
Sodium sulphite, anhydrous 72.00g
Sodium carbonate, anhydrous 50.00g
Hydroquinone 8.80g
Phenidone 0.22g
Potassium bromide 4.00g
Benzotriazole 0.10g
Water to make 1000.00ml

Use undiluted
Dev time at 20ºC is approx 2 minutes.

Soft Developer Kodak D165

This is formulated for both rapid processing and maximum print contrast.


Water @ 50ºC 750.00g
Metol 6.00g
Sodium sulphite, anhydrous 25.00g
Sodium carbonate, anhydrous 37.00g
Potassium bromide 1.00g
Water to make 1000.00ml

For use dilute 1 part dev with 3 parts water
Dev time @ 20ºC is approx 2 minutes.

If you require any information on mixing the chemicals please send me an e-mail.

Clann a' Cheathaich.
(Children of the Mist)

From Royal blood
our clann did rise
MacGregor men
with honour lies

The very name
proscribed by law
Made then fight
with tooth and claw

For years they fought
but lost the land
But none could still
the claymored hand

For bairn and wife
with broadsword out
Against tyranny fought
with Gregorach shout

So today they live
in book and tale
For in their honour
they did not fail

(S'Rioghal no Dream)
(my blood is Royal)

Copyright John Caldwell 2008.

Portfolio images for Models, Dancers and Actors

I do from time to time I do a few TFP/CD (time for print/CD of images) shoots for new models, if I approach them. (others who require portfolio shoots see below) For those not acquainted with this term it is a simple and cost effective way of getting images for portfolio use. Both for the model and the photographer. No money changes hands and the images can be used for self promotion only. Any model wanting to take advantage of this must have a professional and business like attitude to modelling.

I normally charge for models, dancers and actors portfolios. These are discussed and designed to suit individual needs and are priced accordingly. The shoots can be done in the studio or on location and can last bewteen 4 to 12 hours work on one or more days. An agreed number of images are edited by myself and supplied in CD in JPEG's suitable for online portfolios and also in TIFF files suitable for printing to hard copy. A contract of usage is also supplied, no commercial use of the images other than portfolio use. The copyright of all images remains with the photographer.

The cost varies, however, the average shoot costs around £200.

Models complexion

With the advent and proliferation of new digital photographic technology a strange twist seems to have arisen in the minds of mainly new photographic models. There is a tendency for these new models to expect the photographer to enhance their normal skin condition to make it look in better condition than it is in reality.
I have often come across models either go-sees or at a casting who state very openly “I know my skin is not good but you can change that with Photoshop (© Adobe) to make it look better”. My short answer to this is “no”.
As a photographer I expect a model to pay attention to their total appearance in the same way as I make sure my cameras are in good working order. It is just part of the job.
So this is a message to all the new models, please take care of your complexion and general appearance. Remember it is an item that may make or break you as a model

Studio and location working conditions

I have strict working conditions when in the studio and on location.

I never allow smoking in the studio or on location when I am present. When on location if the accommodation is a villa or similar no smoking is allowed on the premises.

Alcohol is not allowed in the studio or on location shoots. In the past I have lost too many working hours due to models and members of the crew being inebriated the night before a shoot. I have no objection to anyone having a glass of wine at dinner when on location as long as it does not affect their work the following day. If anyone misses a shoot start time due to this they will be instantly sent home and all fees will be forfeit.

I expect all mobile phones to be disconnected or placed on silent when working in the studio or on location.

Chaperones or escorts are only allowed on set when required by law (model under the age of 16). All chaperones must be either properly registered or a parent or legal guardian, no others are acceptable. All registered chaperones must carry their own liability insurance. Escort/drivers are not allowed on set.