Photographing models
posted on 1st of december, 2009
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Hi DT family,
This goes out to you photographers interested in diving into the wonderful world of model photography. As you all may know, shooting with a people as the subject requires a lot more of you as photographer. There need to be more communication and interacting than what's needed while shooting, let's say, landscapes, Tabletop or macro. For this, you need to go one step further, and think about a lot of other important stuff besides using that new, cool camera of yours.
I wanted them to share with the rest of us, some techniques they often use while doing model photography. So, pour up something nice to drink, make sure you're comfortable and enjoy this article.
As a novice photographer I've learned a lot from my own mistakes. Since I am increasing my portfolio day by day I need to learn more and more from you guys. Here are some questioner I’ve in mind..
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The questions
(1)What are the most important things to have in mind while preparing and performing a photo shot with a model ? Do you prepare before shooting or on the location?
(2)Pick a few from your own gallery and tell me why you did what you did, what equipment you used, and so on.
(3)As a less experienced photographer, it can be hard to find someone who'd like to act as a model for your photographs. What is the easiest way to find new models?
(4)What are the Do’s & Don’ts in model photography ?
- Prashant ZI
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Tags: fashion model people shoot strategy
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Comments (9)
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great article,there are some good advices!
thanks
- posted by
Yuritz
on December 05, 2009 |
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(1) I was a wedding and family portrait photographer for many years. I always planned on where we would shoot and what they would wear (if it wasn't a wedding). My daughter was my assistant she kept an eye on the details such as were the clothes right, as in collar turned up or something like that. Don't shoot weddings or family portraits but now I make my family pose for me:-)
my daughter  and my son  my husband:   my grandchildren:  
my father and grandson:  my daughter-in-law 
And these are just some people I came across while out and about and just asked if they would let me take a photo of them and put it on a web site to sell
    
Out...(More)
- posted by
Starletdarlene
on December 02, 2009 |
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When I have time I've met up with models from ModelMayhem.com and have a few shoots under my belt now. I am not a person to learn from or give sage advice but I can tell you what I've learned so far.
But before I do that, I will say it helped to do a lot of shooting at family functions and gatherings. Your equipment has limits to what it can do and you learn how to work with what you have. You also make a lot of mistakes and you learn from those.
(1) With models, I found that it really helps to have your shots planned out. Even simple things such as poses or facial expressions, the model is looking for you to give direction. Most models don't go through a routine and you just shoot pictures. It's like dancing; the photographer always leads. But it's OK to ask the model what they think and if there is something they would like for their portfolio.
(2) Have an eye for detail. Is a shirt tucked in wrong? Is clothing sticking...(More)
- posted by
Wisconsinart
on December 02, 2009 |
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1.subject matter . prepare before shooting.
2.use flash indoor and outdoor shot.
- posted by
Chucky
on December 02, 2009 |
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1. What you are trying to convey with your shot. its easy when you are shooting a thing / landscape, you can position it where you want it etc.. but people move, change expressions, chat, get hungry, thirsty, need a break etc.. so planning i think is key when shooting models.
2. [imgl]11726037[/imgl] - natural lighting, mt nikon D50 and lens, tripod and some good wellies so as not to get muddy in the forest!!
3. Currently all the 'models' in my portfolio are friends and family!
4. Don't use pics without the models signed permission.
Good luck! - rebecca
- posted by
Rebeccaosborn
on December 02, 2009 |
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Here I posted the new blog Ziprashantzi hope you like it! ;)
- posted by
Mani33
on December 01, 2009 |
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Well I should say I am like Altaf about this! But I shot modeling photos!
Oh don't ask me where are they :)
I'm gonna answer some of your questions on my next blog ;)
Nice work! Cheers ;)
- posted by
Mani33
on December 01, 2009 |
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I'm worst, I never did photographs with models, so even i'm watching this blog
- posted by
Creativei
on December 01, 2009 |
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Interesting blog with some good questions. As a person not really used to doing photo shoots with people (only my son and weddings) I will keep an eye on this blog for some of the answers from more recognised model /portrait studio photographers.
- posted by
Fultonsphoto
on December 01, 2009 |
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