 PhotoRandall |
model/subject I have trouble with models that can't pose right the pros are not what I'm looking because they look fake (no affence)and the amatures- though I prefer them- they try too hard and screw up. I want them look like natural but they can't grasp the idea that I just want them to be them. Children don't care about impressing and- to me- are easier to photograph. Can you help me?
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W. |
I have to admit it's not easy to follow your train of thought. Could be your models' problem too.
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Raymond H. Kemp |
I always sit down with my models and discuss in some detail what I'm looking for. I also try to have some examples to show them and sometimes I tape the examples on the floor so they can look at them during the shoot. Most of all have patience! Sometimes I even "mock" pose myself to give them an idea what I'm looking for and it gives them a laugh which helps relax the set. Ray
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Stacy L. Robertson |
Hi Raymond, I have found that working with a model takes a single word. I put my model in front of the camera and give her a word...these are some that I use to get the look I want...fierce, intense, sexy, sadness, lonely, strong...ect. When I give her the word, I tell my model to portray that feeling or emotion and it really works. Hope I could be of some use...Stacy
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Mark Feldstein |
As you can guess, Randall, from the gist of the responses here, the key issue with your models, like doing any other kind of portraiture really, is communication. Also, whether they're professional models or not, you need to put them at ease when you're working with them, before, during and even after the shoot if you plan to work with them again. Key words as Stacy suggested are really useful while you're working, but explaining the objectives beforehand is really important too. Two things I've found really useful beyond words is shooting a Polaroid of them using either a Polaroid back or a Polaroid camera to encourage them, show them how great they look (hopefully) or at least to see who's make-up needs fixing or which light(s) need adjusting. The other thing is playing their fave music (not necessarily your fave music) really helps alot. Have them grab a CD or tape from their car or suggest that they bring them with before they show up. Seen the movie Blow-Up yet? An oldie but a goodie. 1967 or 1968 I think.
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