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11/13/2005 01:41:40 PM · #1 |
Aduei is a student at a local college and hopes to cover some of her school expenses via modeling. She's done some runway fashion modeling, but nothing for the camera so she needed photos to start an online portfolio. Ellen introduced us and we did a photo-shoot in September (then I got sucked into work and couldn't finish up the editing until just now). On a side-note, Aduei is one of the Lost Boys and Girls from Sudan. Having survived daunting odds before, and with an obvious talent for modeling, I'm sure she'll be a successful model, even starting with portfolio-photos as lame as mine! But I want to learn, so please critique and tell me which ones you'd pick for her portfolio. I'm also looking for advice on what types of photos you think are missing. What photos would you shoot for an aspiring fashion model's first portfolio?
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11/13/2005 01:56:43 PM · #2 |
looks like you found a nice shady spot on a nice sunny day. I'm curious, what did you use for lighting? and did you use a softbox or umbrella?
EDIT: on the outdoor ones heh
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11/13/2005 02:26:51 PM · #3 |
| Yes, I had scoped out this school parking lot the week before, and noted what time of day the shade would be right. Lighting was two Canon flashes, a 580 master on the camera and a 420 slave off to the model's left (handheld by an assistant). Both pointed straight at the model, no reflectors/diffusers. |
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11/13/2005 06:30:33 PM · #4 |
| You forgot to post my favorite one wiht the long white skirt in the bathroom. |
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11/13/2005 06:39:42 PM · #5 |
love number 1,4 and 8. well done, great model, the only thing i can add is- when posing a model you must be careful too position her so that she does not look uncomfortable(5 and 7 look a bit unconfortable imo)
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11/13/2005 06:42:47 PM · #6 |
Okay, just for you Ellen:  |
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11/14/2005 08:35:07 PM · #7 |
| Thanks Danica! Anyone else have any advice? |
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11/16/2005 07:38:07 PM · #8 |
| Last bump, I promise! Anyone?... |
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11/16/2005 07:51:50 PM · #9 |
Personally, I think her features stand out more with the lighter backgrounds. Especially like the head shots (1-3)
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11/16/2005 07:55:24 PM · #10 |
Magnus,
In response to your question, I would suggest researching the portfolios of successful models and using them as a basis for hers. I don't know much about what agents are looking for, but it would be a lot easier than trying to reinvent the wheel. Just from memory, I'd say you need a good example of a wide variety of looks, ie. glamorous, sexy, fun, sophisticated, businesslike, sporty etc. A wide variety of expressions is important too.
Back in the day when I did know a little about modeling, it was more important to concentrate on the model (as a product) than to represent the photographer's artistic talents. Of course the basics of good photography were essential then too.
I wish I could remember who it was, but a member of this site has a daughter who models. She recommended a book that looked to be very informative.
Here is a thread with some info that you might find useful, as well.
Working with Models
PM me if you'd like me to elaborate more on the images you have posted. It looks like you have a really good eye!
Cheers,
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