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The 5 Dos when shooting a model Here are 5 tips on what you should be doing when you‘re working with a model:
1. Give Positive Feedback Your attitude is going to be reflected in your model, so remember to give positive feedback even if things aren‘t going well for you. If you‘re grumbling because the lighting isn‘t right the model‘s positivity is likely to be affected, and they may think they‘re doing something wrong. Stay positive and try something new.
2. Show Them the Good Photos Showing your model your best photos will motivate them as they can see that you‘re getting great shots.
3. Play Music That the Model Enjoys This may not work for all shoots, but I suggests taking along a portable speaker and asking the model their favorite music so you can play it during the shoot. Playing music can help everyone feel more comfortable, and can help your model get ‗in the zone‘.
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4. Direct More, Pose Less Be specific with your direction rather than just asking the model to try a different pose. You can try directing your model to actually move a certain way or act out a scene to get a more natural response.
5. Save Posing/Concept Ideas to Your Phone We all run out of good ideas at some point, so it‘s great to have some backup concepts on your phone with you on a shoot to show a model and get across the feeling you‘re trying to convey.
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The 5 Don‘ts WHEN SHOOTING A MODEL These are the 5 don‘ts to keep in mind when working with models:
1. Don‘t Touch the Without Permission
Model
If you want the model to pose or move in a certain way, direct them and don‘t touch them to position them how you want. That is just common decency, especially when working with a model who you don‘t know well.
2. Don‘t Assume the Model Can Read Your Mind Make sure you properly communicate what you are looking for from the shoot. Models aren‘t always mind-readers, and communication is important to ensure you‘re on the same page. Make sure that you make your vision clear to your model.
3. Never Put the Model in Harm‘s Way This is another one that should be common sense, but it‘s possible to forget when you‘re trying to get the perfect shot. Don‘t direct your model in a way that will put them in harm‘s way. If you absolutely
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must get a shot in the middle or the street or on some rocks by the water make sure you ask first and make sure the model feels completely comfortable with it.
4. Don‘t Be So Serious Your own mood goes a long way to setting the feeling for the shoot. Sure it‘s a job, but try to make it fun. Engage with your model and bring the vibe up – it will pay off in the form of better expressions and poses from your model.
5. Be Careful With the Terminology That You Use Always be polite and respectful with your model – you‘re working with a human and not a mannequin. Don‘t refer to their body in any way that they might find offensive. The example is don‘t ask your model to push her chest out or stick her butt out more, rather ask her to pull her shoulders back or lean her hip to the side. It‘s the same outcome, but a little more professional and sensitive to your model‘s feelings.
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THE BEST POSSES FOR MALE MODELS
1. Strolling Photo via What My Boyfriend Wore. Strolling is also a very natural pose; however, the model may work with this pose more. To some, strolling may just simply look like walking, but to male models, it is something different. Something that they can flash, or work with. While strolling, some male models will tend to strut and walk in a straight line with tense posture, while others may walk with a loose,
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relaxed feel – this is based solely on the model and that is the beauty in it. Make sure that you know the difference between this moving pose and just regular walking though. Walking can be relaxing too, but when you stroll, you show.
3. Hands in Pockets Photo via Pinterest. Having your hands in your pockets can help display confidence and class. You can vary with having your whole hand in your pocket or leaving your thumb out. These depict two different emotions and can be used to display them in the image. Whether you‘re trying to show leisure or business confidence, having your hands in your pockets is always a great
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look.
4. Arching Arm Photo via Gucci. View more photos of this pose. The arching arm pose is a great way to show a fierce look with power. Sort of a James Bondish pose in my eyes, it is an excellent pose for modeling suits or jackets. Having your arm arched out helps stretch your body to cover more area and show more detail. While stretching out to cover more area, you give yourself a wiser look and emit power. Don‘t be the one getting questioned, be the one asking the questions.
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Photo via Lookastic. A ―one leg up‖ pose can be performed while sitting down or standing up and is the perfect way to show complexion in a pose, rather than a straight-bodied pose. While standing up, this pose is perfect for when leaning against a wall. This pose can be composed in a relaxed way like in the picture or in a more solid configuration where you might be standing up-right against the wall. Regardless of how you style this pose, you are sure to capture an emotion.
. Leaning Pose
6 Leaning with your back, shoulder, or arm against any wall can help change the look of your style and pose. Leaning may help to go with the leading lines in a picture, or it can help to contrast lines and
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create a non-parallel look. However you decide to construct this pose, you will need to match your facial expressions with your body to make sure that you give off a direct message.
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TIPS ON BECOMING A BETTER PHOTOGRAPHER 1. Get in close It was the famous photojournalist Robert Capa who once said ―If your photographs aren‘t good enough, you‘re not close enough.‖ He was talking about getting in amongst the action. If you feel like your images aren‘t ‗popping‘, take a step or two closer to your subject. Fill the frame with your subject and see how much better your photo will look without so much wasted space. The closer you are to the subject, the better you can see their facial expressions too.
2. Shoot every day The best way to hone your skills is to practice. A lot. Shoot as much as you can – it doesn‘t really matter what. Spend hours and hours behind your camera. As your technical skills improve over time, your ability to harness them to tell stories and should too. Don‘t worry too much about shooting a certain way to begin with. Experiment. Your style – your ‗voice‘ – will emerge in time. And it will be more authentic when it does
3. See the light Before you raise your camera, see where the light is coming from, and use it to your advantage. Whether it is natural light coming from the sun, or an artificial source like a lamp; how can you use it to make your photos better? How is the light interacting with the scene
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and the subject? Is it highlighting an area or casting interesting shadows? These are all things you can utilise to make an ordinary photo extraordinary.
4. Ask permission When photographing people, especially while in countries with different cultures and languages, it can be hard to communicate. In certain countries if you photograph someone you are not ‗supposed‘ to photograph, it can get ugly and rough very quickly if you are not careful. So out of respect you should always ask permission.
5. Use flash during the day You might think that you should only use flash at night time or indoors, but that‘s not the case at all. If it is an extremely bright day outside and the sun is creating harsh shadows on your subject, switch on your flash. By forcing extra light onto your subject, you will be able to fill in those ugly shadows and create an even exposure.
6. You‘ve got to be joking A well timed joke will always yield a more natural smile, than simply saying ―smile‖ — Dean Bottrell .
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7. Buy books, not gear Having expensive camera equipment doesn‘t always mean that you‘ll take good photos. I‘ve seen some absolutely amazing images shot with nothing more than a smart phone. Instead of having ten different lenses, invest in some fantastic photography books. By looking at the work of the masters, not only do you get inspired, you come away with ideas to improve your own photos.
8. Read your camera‘s manual The best way to know what to do with your camera is to actually read the manual. So many people miss this really important step on their photographic journey. Every camera is different, so by reading the manual you‘ll get to know all the funky things it‘s capable of.
9. Stop checking the photo on the back screen It‘s a bad habit digital photographers can develop. Time and time again I see photographers take a photograph and then look at the back of the screen straight away. By doing that you could miss all the special moments. You can look at your photos later. You can miss ‗the shot‘ and it affects the flow of your work, so just keep shooting! – Marina Dot Perkins .
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15. Watermarks This tip isn‘t in direct relation to TAKING photos, but it does affect the look of photos. When it comes to watermarks, the smaller the better. And if you can avoid using them, do. Chances are, unless you are a paid professional, there‘s not much of a chance of your photos getting nicked. But in reality, they won‘t prevent your images from getting stolen. They only distract from the fabulous image that you‘ve created, because once you‘ve slapped a watermark all over it, that‘s all the viewer will be looking at. The only way you can prevent your images from being stolen is to not publish them on the internet.
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