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Posing a glamour model
I got lots of advice on my fine art photography site at...
http://www.looknseephoto.com Warning: my site features fine art B&W photography. Take a look at the FAQs -- there's lots of information there. And I typically include a running commentary about the sitting itself on the pages that display the photographs. My bottom line is that if your model is posing, you've already lost half the battle. I like to engage the model in conversation. If I want them to look thoughtful, I give them something to think about. If I want them to smile, I say something sweet or funny. And when all else fails, give the model something to do with their hands. Enjoy. On Tue, 03 Feb 2004 13:51:28 +1100, Lionel wrote: Kibo informs me that "zeitgeist" stated that: do a search for Joseph Zeltsman who has some old tutorials about posing and a system of deciding how and why to pose and light specific faces, its not a bunch of rules but a systematic decision tree. His website is great! - I checked it out after someone here recommended it a while back, & I found it a wealth of really good advice. Also, could anyone recommend any good tips for getting a model to relax. A. talk to them not your camera. you should be familiar enough with your gear and what you are trying to do that you can keep up a running conversation while doing what you are trying to do. If you are inexperienced then its hard to do. nods What I find works well is to start off just chatting to them while taking some test shots, then start making *positive* comments on their pose/look as you pose them. "Oh yes! - Your smile's perfect, keep on doing that!", "Great! - That angle really shows off those gorgeous eyes!" etc. Every woman looks more attractive with a happy, confident smile, so if you can make her happy & confident, you both end up with better photos. Most of their initial nervousness (at least, with the amateurs I shoot), is because they think that you (or the camera) will be showing up all the flaws that they're trying to conceal from the world. Sometimes (depends on the person), it can be helpful to explain to them in advance that even the best models have flaws, & that it's the job of the photographer to 'conceal' them, or even to turn them into assets. My girlfriend wanted me to take some glamour shots of her, which we proceeded to do but then I couldn't get her to make an alluring facial expression. All I got was shyness - and we've been together for 6 years!! If it makes you feel any better, my GF is very camera shy, despite being extremely attractive. When we first met, she'd hide if I got out a camera. It's nearly a year later, & she's much less shy about it. I have a pet theory that now that she's seen me taking photos of other girls, she's gaining confidence she can trust my judgement as to her best angle, etc. |
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Posing a glamour model
"This Guy Here" (put a "." between the "x" & the
"n") wrote in message ... I got lots of advice on my fine art photography site at... http://www.looknseephoto.com Thanks for the link, I'll check it out. Warning: my site features fine art B&W photography. Take a look at the FAQs -- there's lots of information there. And I typically include a running commentary about the sitting itself on the pages that display the photographs. My bottom line is that if your model is posing, you've already lost half the battle. I haven't had chance to look at your site yet, but this can't always be true. You simply have to pose a model to get the shots you want. If you just tell them to do what they feel like, you will get the results that THEY want, or worse still they will stand there and say "What should I do". Like I said though, I haven't looked at your site yet (work might not be pleased) so I'll understand better how you shoot later. I like to engage the model in conversation. If I want them to look thoughtful, I give them something to think about. If I want them to smile, I say something sweet or funny. And when all else fails, give the model something to do with their hands. Yep, the art of conversation This is what I find hardest about posing the other half. She's already heard all my old jokes, I already know where she went on holiday, what things she is into etc. I don''t think talking about the bills or what to watch on telly will cut it |
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Posing a glamour model
On Wed, 4 Feb 2004 13:07:38 +0000 (UTC), "Enter Your Full Name"
wrote: "This Guy Here" (put a "." between the "x" & the "n") wrote in message ... I got lots of advice on my fine art photography site at... http://www.looknseephoto.com snip My bottom line is that if your model is posing, you've already lost half the battle. I haven't had chance to look at your site yet, but this can't always be true. You simply have to pose a model to get the shots you want. snip Okay, I spoke hastily & uncleanly. To me, what separates good models from poor models is usually not their looks, it's their confidence, their attitude, their animation. I've had the pleasure of working with dozens of models, of varying ranges in terms of experience and in terms of ability. The new, low-ability ones are challenging. I tend to tell them not to strike a specific pose; rather, I give them some parameters, like "Sit on this table & how me what you look like when you twist around". Inexperienced models can easily feel uncomfortable, and when uncomfortable, people tend to look awkward and, well, uncomfortable. To combat this, give the model something to do. You are talking about glamour photography, so try things like having them talk on the phone (to a real friend, telling him/her about what's going on while it is going on), or watering the garden, or torturing the cat. If it were me, I'd might want to introduce an element of whimsy, like seeing a naked model ironing clothing or making the bed or decorating the cake. Some things I have done -- having a model lose pieces of clothing while playing with a hula hoop, or showing a series of photographs of a model who is having a very bad day at strip poker. Put it this way -- finding things to occupy the model is a key element of YOUR creative process. |
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http://www.looknseephoto.com snip My bottom line is that if your model is posing, you've already lost half the battle. Still a nice site. |
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