Photographers and Models,
I am writing a process analysis essay on the process of photographing models and getting the best out of your shoot. As a photographer, I have learned the most about shooting subjects by modeling for professional photographers who knew how to direct amateur models, and from professional models that teach the craft of modeling. Please offer any advice or info about your personal process. I can use all the input to put together a sequenced process of tips of the trade that will help and inspire both professional and amateur models and photographers alike!!
Professional Photographers:
What are the key directing points you use in making your models feel natural, comfortable, and at ease.
What are some recourses that have influenced you, that you think could help others?
Preferences? Tips? Posing? Attitude?
Professional and Amateur Models:
Can you describe some experiences with photographers that have made you feel comfortable or
otherwise?
What are some strategies you use in a shoot to produce the best product?
Resources? Advice? Posing? Attitude?
Thank you so very much! any input for sharing is greatly appreciated!
Shanna
I am writing a process analysis essay on the process of photographing models and getting the best out of your shoot. As a photographer, I have learned the most about shooting subjects by modeling for professional photographers who knew how to direct amateur models, and from professional models that teach the craft of modeling. Please offer any advice or info about your personal process. I can use all the input to put together a sequenced process of tips of the trade that will help and inspire both professional and amateur models and photographers alike!!
Professional Photographers:
What are the key directing points you use in making your models feel natural, comfortable, and at ease.
What are some recourses that have influenced you, that you think could help others?
Preferences? Tips? Posing? Attitude?
Professional and Amateur Models:
Can you describe some experiences with photographers that have made you feel comfortable or
otherwise?
What are some strategies you use in a shoot to produce the best product?
Resources? Advice? Posing? Attitude?
Thank you so very much! any input for sharing is greatly appreciated!
Shanna
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Re: Models and Photographers: opinion needed, glamour photography
Tue, February 5, 2008 - 6:17 PMFor me...the best way to get the best out of a shoot is to be very actively engaged in the process. I'm a model, and I always come into a shoot with artistic ideas of my own. Many times, that works very well. I let the photographer direct for awhile, then I add suggestions. I don't take control away from the photographer, but I also do not relinquish control. After all, we are both artists.... -
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Re: Models and Photographers: opinion needed, glamour photography
Tue, February 5, 2008 - 8:51 PMwhat a great attitude! I love collaborating with models. It creates original ideas and sets the tone of the shoot. I think this is key, thanks for your input, you are absolutly right, the models are art and artist!
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Re: Models and Photographers: opinion needed, glamour photography
Thu, February 7, 2008 - 1:02 PMEstablishing a rapport with the model is essential. I prefer to chat with a model ahead of time, and don't even bring out the camera until I feel a connection on some level. I also try to let the model find their own poses by talking with them during the shoot, maybe put the camera down completely and just let them slip into a natural pose, which is usually much nicer than a contrived pose.
