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06/08/2005 07:34:56 PM · #1 |
Help....
I recently landed myself an offer to photograph a musician for Press Packages. I don't have a studio, he knows this, but this is really neither here nor there...what I don't know, is how to come up with poses. There's going to be performance shots, and band shots. Performance shots are straight forward enough. Where do you guys get your ideas from and do you have any suggestions for me?
If it goes well with his shots this could turn into a permanent contract job for all of the artists that he associates with.
Stephanie
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06/08/2005 07:36:30 PM · #2 |
A lot depends on the type of band they are. I find wide-angle lens shots from a low perspective always work well with posed shots. Let them stand how they feel comfortable/natural and it will get their personality across :)
I'll upload a couple of examples I've done...
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06/08/2005 07:45:29 PM · #3 |
Originally posted by Konador:
A lot depends on the type of band they are. I find wide-angle lens shots from a low perspective always work well with posed shots. Let them stand how they feel comfortable/natural and it will get their personality across :)
I'll upload a couple of examples I've done... |
Thanks, Kondor. My shots are most likely going to be taken outdoors, being that I don't have money for lighting equipment or space for a studio setup, so any suggestions for scenery? I know their musical style should dictate that, but should it be my ideas? or should I leave it in part up to them?
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06/08/2005 07:47:15 PM · #4 |
A couple of examples of 'from below' shots.
 
Also why not try taking some candids? They can add extra personality or even lead onto new ideas, for example:
I told the band it might be nice to get some shots with the sea in the background, and so they went down and waited while I changed my lens. I saw them there and took a couple of pics. That gave us the idea to try this shot:
Quite funky I think! :)
Remember, this is digital, you can't waste photos. Experimentation is the key!
Good luck! :)
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06/08/2005 07:54:22 PM · #5 |
Originally posted by atsxus:
Originally posted by Konador:
A lot depends on the type of band they are. I find wide-angle lens shots from a low perspective always work well with posed shots. Let them stand how they feel comfortable/natural and it will get their personality across :)
I'll upload a couple of examples I've done... |
Thanks, Kondor. My shots are most likely going to be taken outdoors, being that I don't have money for lighting equipment or space for a studio setup, so any suggestions for scenery? I know their musical style should dictate that, but should it be my ideas? or should I leave it in part up to them? |
Outdoors is the best! Lots of opportunities for inspiration in a small area. Lots of ways to shoot things. Lots of light, more relaxed atmosphere. I do all my shots outside now!
Here are another few from the same session which are completely different from what I finally chose in the end:
 
They have a few obvious faults tho, see if you can notice them? You have to pay a lot of attention to detail when you are shooting. Take a lot of shots of the same setup, as the more members are in the band, the more likely one of them is going to look stupid :P Also pay close attention to shadows across people's faces - something you may not normally notice until you get the shots downloaded. Take a look at this one for an example:
This looked really good at the time because I'm just not tuned in enough yet to notice shadows. The back person's face is very dark, and the shadows cut right across the faces.
Message edited by author 2005-06-08 19:58:40.
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06/08/2005 08:01:03 PM · #6 |
Just another quick thing. If it is a local band, it might be nice to get locations that are recognised if the photos are for promotion, as local people may be more likely to respond if they know the band is both professional-looking and local to the town/area. On the other hand, if the promotion is going to be used in a wider area it might be better to use more general settings.
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06/08/2005 08:43:12 PM · #7 |
A recent magazine article i read was about a pro photog and his assignment to shoot some jazz lengend for an album cover. Being jazz, there was the obligatory smoky bar shot of the artist at a table, but the cover was done outside at dusk with a jazz club behind him. the awning had th ename of the album on it, and he composed such that he left space for the band title and other printing in the negative space.
Unfortunately for you, he used many strobes outside and in...this magazine runs areticles like this every month...this month it is about a shoot with Beckham, the soccer player. Seems the photog get a day to prepare and baout 30 minutes to take 3 to 5 different locations (or setups/wardrobe changes, etc). LOTS of equipment, a stand in (or assistant) to be used for lighting set up etc.
I'm sure you can make do with less, but realistically don't expect the same level of results without the same level of work.
I'd shoot LOTS and see what i could put together in PP. You can rent strobes, but you'll need to practice to make them work for and not against you.
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06/08/2005 09:17:29 PM · #8 |
Just cruise the net and look at cd covers and the innner sleeves.
This is the closest I get...
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