Shooting models

I have always been primarily a street photographer. Sometimes I photograph architecture and landscapes, but I've never been a fashion model photographer. I felt like there was a big gap in my training as a photographer, so I decided to start photographing models. I started recently. A few months ago, I had the first opportunity with a Swiss girl photographed at the national stadium here in Tokyo. After this first experience, I decided to join a FB group for photographers and models in Japan and posted my photos of the Swiss model, asking if any other models were interested in collaborating with me (TFP). I was surprised by the significant number of requests that came in. Now I have a full schedule until July!! For me, photographing models is a way to refine my technique with the new camera with greatly improved next-generation autofocus in the z8 compared to the previous D850. And also to improve my portrait skills. In fact, I recently purchased a new lens. An 85mm f1.2. It's fantastic, super bright, super sharp, and with a beautiful bokeh. After two months of testing with models of all kinds, I must say I like this new world. I couldn't do this exclusively, but occasionally it's a way to change the routine of a street photographer. I then decided, after completing a fairly extensive portfolio of photos, to finish my TFP collaborations and only do it as a paid service. At least I can recoup some of the equipment costs I've incurred!