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i try to use phrases like 'yeah, baby' and 'work the camera darlin'' but i never seem to get anywhere lol
ok, so i would never say anything like that and if i said it to my girlfriend there's a good possibility she would hit me lol. i'm still new to portraiture so i just try to be calm and at least pretend that i know what i want my subject to do, and if something works try a couple of variations on that and take it from there. i encourage suggestions from the model and ask them before hand what they would like to see from the final shots. i think knowing your own mind before you begin would be an advantage-it would be in my case anyway. but that should come with experience and trial and error in the early days hopefully.
try youtube for videos on model posing, i've found a few really usefull ones but i don't have the links handy at the minute.
ok, so i would never say anything like that and if i said it to my girlfriend there's a good possibility she would hit me lol. i'm still new to portraiture so i just try to be calm and at least pretend that i know what i want my subject to do, and if something works try a couple of variations on that and take it from there. i encourage suggestions from the model and ask them before hand what they would like to see from the final shots. i think knowing your own mind before you begin would be an advantage-it would be in my case anyway. but that should come with experience and trial and error in the early days hopefully.
try youtube for videos on model posing, i've found a few really usefull ones but i don't have the links handy at the minute.
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Good communication is the key really, ask questions but be interested in their response, it helps to break barriers.
If you struggle to tell the model what pose you are after don't be afraid to show them, by doing it yourself first. Prior to the shoot have a clear idea of what shots you want to achieve, good planning will make things run much smoother and you will look for professional.
Most of all enjoy it.
If you struggle to tell the model what pose you are after don't be afraid to show them, by doing it yourself first. Prior to the shoot have a clear idea of what shots you want to achieve, good planning will make things run much smoother and you will look for professional.
Most of all enjoy it.
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If you're in a studio environment, have a load of fashion covers or photos lying around, if the model panics he/she can just improvise on something they see, it helps 
If you're trying to go for something in particular, sketch it out and discuss the shots beforehand?
If you're trying to go for something in particular, sketch it out and discuss the shots beforehand?
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Just have a chat before the shot and tell some jokes to get them / her relaxed. If she or you is not relaxed then the shots will look awkward and not relaxed as well.
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I think one thing what would probably really help is if you knew exactly what poses you wanted ahead of time and worked towards them in a structured manner - at least when you are starting out. That way you know exactly what you are working towards. Perhaps you could support this with pictures you have taken or photos from magazines to illustrate what you are aiming for.
I suffer the same problem and the above is what I am going to try. Keen to hear what others think though.
Oh and i know long term the above is not ideal. I simply propose it as a strategy to get going...
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I suffer the same problem and the above is what I am going to try. Keen to hear what others think though.
Oh and i know long term the above is not ideal. I simply propose it as a strategy to get going...
Dub
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No one ever gets bored talking about themselves. You want them to relax and feel comfortable, start asking them questions about their job, hobbies, family, interests, movies, sports, etc....you'll run out of space on your cards before they finish.
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if its a pro model and is costing big bucks, she will be a breeze. young 'low time' models need a little help. Being good with people is a must.
when your in the studio, all eyes are on you to make it work. The trick is to make it fun. When people laugh, they let go and become normal, relaxed. The key is to find how to do that and that comes with time and practice. Each model will need to be approaced in a different way.
The main problem? they feel odd, alone, stupid, insecure, ugly. I will find out what the problem is and then make myself worse.
I had a shoot with a beautiful mature model who had to do a wet t-shirt 'classy' shoot. She was so wound up and tight the shot was not coming.
So i went in the changing room, made a giant nappie with a towl went back out wearing nothing but that. The place exploded in fun and laughs. She fell about for a few mins and then we got the shots.
Whatever it takes but the big skill is getting on and knowing people. Get that and life is easy.
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when your in the studio, all eyes are on you to make it work. The trick is to make it fun. When people laugh, they let go and become normal, relaxed. The key is to find how to do that and that comes with time and practice. Each model will need to be approaced in a different way.
The main problem? they feel odd, alone, stupid, insecure, ugly. I will find out what the problem is and then make myself worse.
I had a shoot with a beautiful mature model who had to do a wet t-shirt 'classy' shoot. She was so wound up and tight the shot was not coming.
So i went in the changing room, made a giant nappie with a towl went back out wearing nothing but that. The place exploded in fun and laughs. She fell about for a few mins and then we got the shots.
Whatever it takes but the big skill is getting on and knowing people. Get that and life is easy.
Tom
Pics, or it didn't happen.
On a side note, site back and enjoy it, and get them to relax. Interaction with them beforehand is always really helpful, so that the camera doesn't become such a brick wall.
There is nothing worse - IMHO -than a photographer that turns up, forces poses and captures them rather than working WITH the subject to get the best output.
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