Posing Techniques for Photographing Model Portfolios

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With detailed discussions and eye-catching, dynamic images, this guidebook shows professional photographers how to masterfully create beautiful images of a model to achieve any creative objective. Instructions illustrate basic poses as well as a host of subtle variations to provide photographers with an endless array of looks for editorial fashion shots, athletics, glamour or nude photography, and shots designed to show curves, reveal personality, or showcase the hands, hair, or legs. This comprehensive resource also provides expert advice on conducting a successful session, how to work with the model, how to work with a support staff of image stylists, and tips for designing a high-quality portfolio. Additional lessons provide a start-to-finish analysis of four different shooting sessions, each with a different model and a different objective. Dedication & Copyright Table of Contents Introduction The Importance of Good Posing Helping the Model Look Her Best Pleasing the Client The Challenges of Model Photography Technical Challenges Styling Working with People About This Book 1. Basic Principles Previsualization Use Your Imagination Emulate the Success of Others Communicate Your Concept Objectives Creating Flow Stopping the Gaze Tools Straight Lines Curves Composition and Cropping Perspective Tone and Color Posing 2. Posing the Body Posture Three Basic Rules CSI Program: A Starting Point History and Purpose Diagramming a Pose The C, S, and I Poses Foot Positions The Crossover and Open Poses Feet and Ankles Show One Heel Cropping Point the Toes Hide the Bottoms of the Feet Slimming and Lengthening the Legs Help for Beginning Models Hips and Derriere Rear View Seated Poses Raise One Foot Hands and Wrists Importance of the Hands “Bad” Hands General Guidelines Relaxed Positions Hands with Props and Products Hands Around the Face Hands at the Waist Hands in the Waistband/Belt Hands in Pockets Hands with Lapels and Zippers Hands on Thighs Hands in the Lap Practical Examples Arms and Shoulders Elbows Separation from the Body Framing the Face Arms Raised 3. Posing the Head and Face Views of the Face Full Face Three-Quarter View Profile Tilting the Head Eyes Lips Expression 4. Posing for Different Genres Determining the Best Market Age Height Overall Appearance Commercial Fashion Glamour Lingerie Plus-Size Models Editorial Athletic/Sports Catalog Swimwear Special Attributes 5. Practical Examples Bethany: Body Shot Ciana: Symmetry Janeen: Natural Curves Lexie: Showing Personality Monique: Girly, Cute, and Fun 6. Hints and Tips Build a Sample Portfolio Quality Inform the Model Begin with Portraiture Create a Mood The Model’s Comfort Background Selection Clothing Lighting Creating a Portfolio Opening and Closing Shots Arranging the Interior Images Grouping Stuffing Blank Pages Variety In Closing Index Other Books from Amherst Media