 Christie |
How to pose heavy set subjects Do any of you have any suggestions on how to pose heavy set subjects. I am taking alot of portraits lately and have found that subjects who have excess weight are often uncomfortable and that typical poses aren't always flattering to their figures.
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Julie M. Cwik |
Hi Christie, I've worked in a Wedding Photography studio taking engagement shots. Sadly most people were extremely over weight which causes problems with posing. What I have found works best for me is to do the close up shots of faces and shoulders only. If you have to do full body have them stand and angle them so their shoulder is pointing at your camera.. it slims them down a bit. Also make sure that you have them LIFT THEIR CHIN! Big mistake most people overlook. just by lifting the chin you can take away the double chin look. If you want. Get a step stool and go up 1-2 feet and have subject look up to you. Also very slimming. Hope this helps! Post up some of your images I'd love to see how you do!
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Jessica A. Eiss |
HI Christie, you can visit here for some other options too; http://www.photocamel.com/index.php/topic,15311.0.html Jess
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BetterPhoto Member |
Hi Christie; One thing I've found is that long lenses tend to compress a subject, thus making them look larger. I tend to shoot larger subjects with a wider angle lens, such as an 80mm (with 35mm film)instead of the 135mm I usually use for portraits. By using a wider angle from the same distance you would normally shoot, you can slim them down, and by cropping, still get the frame you wanted. Have fun and keep shooting,
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Christie |
Thanks so much to all of you for your insightful suggestions. This site is definately on my list of faves now. It is so nice to be able to ask questions to professional photographers that have a strong passion for being behind the lens and sharing their knowledge with others.
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BetterPhoto Member |
Anytime Christie
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anonymous A. |
All good advice: for seated subjects, have the subject sit "side-saddle" with their pointing knees away from you, then have the turn shoulders toward the camera and look in the same direction. Shoot from a high (but not extreme) angle. Your lighting is important, Go for soft lighting, minimise hard shadows and consider back and rim lighting effects. I also think high-key lighting is the better option for heavier sitters.
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