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Tamron SP AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di for Canon

08/24/2005 08:05:06 PM · #51

Pixieland,

I really like those photos. Way to go for having the presence of mind to get such expressions, and then be able to capture them so well.

res0m50r

Canon EOS-30D

08/25/2005 12:35:14 PM · #52

Any tips for getting expressions out of this situation...

I am 24, new to photography, blah blah blah

My model is in her early thirties, but she looks like she is in her mid twenties. She is married and has a really cool personality. I want to be able to hold conversation that is going to make smiles, smirks, sexy, mischievious and angry looks. Any suggestions?

Some of you married women out there, what would be the best way a younger male could get you to smile with out being immature, rude and crass?

Thanks,

08/25/2005 12:46:02 PM · #53

Originally posted by res0m50r:

Just off the top of my head...have you considered asking for her husband's assistance? If she's comfortable posing with him in the room, he might be able to elicit some expressions (or maybe a good female friend). Otherwise, I think milo655321's suggestions are very helpful, perhaps he has more advice?

Originally posted by milo655321:

Just from an actors point of view, don't ask your model to feel an emotion. You'll get a more natural expression if, instead, you describe a situation to which the model can react. Something like "A very hot guy just walked into the room and you want him to see you, but you don't want to make it obvious." It helps to give the model more to work with than â��act sexy.â�� Also, lots of praise.

Tamron SP AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di for Canon

08/25/2005 12:46:54 PM · #54

BTW. Watch out for catching the inside of the elbow broadside.

Does that make sense? If the broad view of the elbow is visible it is bulky and unnatractive, as opposed to a slightly bent side view.

Message edited by author 2005-08-25 12:48:49.

res0m50r

Canon EOS-30D

08/25/2005 12:58:19 PM · #55

yeah, good tip... I am sure I am going ot get a lot of bad angles, but hope to get a few good ones... I am going to be pretty experimental with this shoot. She is a good friend so I feel a bit more comfortable trying stuff and she is doing it to help me learn.

Thanks!

res0m50r

Canon EOS-30D

Tamron SP AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di for Canon

08/25/2005 01:00:09 PM · #56

what would be awesome is to get to learn with someone that use to be a model and is now a photographer. That way you get someone with experiences on both sides and can provide tips from both perspectives... that would be awesome

aKiwi

Canon EOS-7D

Canon EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM

08/25/2005 04:53:48 PM · #57

Some great stuff here.
I prepare for a shoot by making some notes. The first ones are absolutley stupid but necessary.
1. Check ISO
2. Check WB etc.
3. Check apperature
I find when I am in front of a model with camera lights backgrounds props and poses to organize, sometimes I forget the most stupid things.
I also make notes of the types of things I want to photograph, sometimes with sketches.

I have made a folder of poses and images that I like or would like to try in a photoshoot. Normaly I mark the pages with a postit, and before the shoot go through the photos with the model & discuss also what they find interesting.
Then during the shoot, if I need an idea, just look at the folder.

Message edited by author 2005-08-25 16:54:28.

pixieland

Fujifilm FinePix S602Z

08/26/2005 05:17:51 PM · #58

Originally posted by greatandsmall:

Pixieland,

I really like those photos. Way to go for having the presence of mind to get such expressions, and then be able to capture them so well.

Oh,thank you so much, I feel so rude for not responding, have been all caught up with this challenge stuff. It's all new to me.

And for Joshua,
I hope this answer isn't coming too late. I would disagree to inviting her husband.( unless she suggests it) I think you will get better expressions if they are not inhibited by someone else's influence.
All you have to do is tell her that during the sessions you will be asking her think of certain things.
Next, set up a pose ( if the shots are to be still) and then while you're photographing her, if you want a sexy look, Ask her to think of the time when she felt the most sexiest. This usually will bring a special moment to mind and her face should change accordingly. Be ready for it, cause it probably won't come as natural if you don't catch it the first time. Repeat if you want a romantic look, ask her to think about the time her husband did a really special thing for her,an angry look, ask her to think of the time her husband did a stupid thing,(all of us women know that one). After that, you should get a good laugh. Anyway, you get the idea.

aKiwi,
I like your idea about a book of poses, I started one once, but got side tracked , thanks for the reminder.

And for anyone else, I found this link to some photography books, I'm thinking about ordering some,

//www.amherstmedia.com

pawdrix

Nikon D700

Nikon AF Nikkor 85mm f/1.4D IF

08/26/2005 05:52:15 PM · #59

pixieland

Fujifilm FinePix S602Z

08/26/2005 06:38:04 PM · #60

Originally posted by pawdrix:

These are cool. What do you use to process?

pawdrix

Nikon D700

Nikon AF Nikkor 85mm f/1.4D IF

08/26/2005 07:02:29 PM · #61

I use Photoshop CS. In the Channel Mixer I went Monochrome and played with the color slides for contrast, then hit the photo with the four different color filters, then finished with Gothic Glow.

I'm not a big GG fan but I think it worked pretty well here.

I was reading the original post where it states not to shoot up the models nose but I have gotten some good images when telling them to stick their chins up.

Message edited by author 2005-08-26 19:07:57.