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08/21/2007 01:53:44 PM · #26 |
Originally posted by Strikeslip:
Originally posted by dassilem:
What a 'politically correct' thread....
Good advice from Gordon and dwterry....
Isn't this where skill comes in, photograph EVERYONE in the most flattering way. Or can we only take beautiful photos of skinny people? Beauty is in all shapes, sizes, and color. |
I'm confused at what you're trying to say. Maybe because I'm fat. Take a fat shot of me showing me in all my man-breasty fattitude and I'll throw it out. Take a shot of me that makes me look thin and I'll post it on the web and claim that that's what I look like. |
Sorry....as a 'struggling to be' no longer fat...I took offence to the early 'advice' to 'put them on a diet' or to 'change it'. Rather than the actual advice you were seeking. I feel a flattering picture should be taken rather than make them thin in photoshop. Obviously a flattering (but real) shot is the best process. I guess I learned this from my Mom's highschool picture. She has a space in her teeth. The photographer filled in that space because 'obviously she wouldn't want that showing'...well all that did was make her more self-conscious of it. and the photo was never displayed because it didn't look like her!
Oh well, let this be my rant for the day....back to you regular scheduled programming...
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08/21/2007 02:20:58 PM · #27 |
Originally posted by dassilem:
....I feel a flattering picture should be taken rather than make them thin in photoshop. Obviously a flattering (but real) shot is the best process. I guess I learned this from my Mom's highschool picture. She has a space in her teeth. The photographer filled in that space because 'obviously she wouldn't want that showing'...well all that did was make her more self-conscious of it. and the photo was never displayed because it didn't look like her!
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Oh, I see! I totally agree. |
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08/21/2007 02:28:38 PM · #28 |
Originally posted by Strikeslip:
Originally posted by dassilem:
....I feel a flattering picture should be taken rather than make them thin in photoshop. Obviously a flattering (but real) shot is the best process. I guess I learned this from my Mom's highschool picture. She has a space in her teeth. The photographer filled in that space because 'obviously she wouldn't want that showing'...well all that did was make her more self-conscious of it. and the photo was never displayed because it didn't look like her!
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Oh, I see! I totally agree. |
I just ran into that with a girl who I just did some senior shots of. She had some skin issues, and because I know her, I also know she was sensitive about some of the issues. I edited one close up and emailed it to her mom asking if they wanted fully edited (as I had done), or unedited, or something in between. I wanted to show them what could be done, but it's up to them to choose what they're going for.
As for the larger bridesmaid....if it's not a full group shot - maybe just a shot of her with the bride prior to the ceremony or something, I have found that shooting from above a person seems to have a more slimming effect to the face and body. |
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08/21/2007 02:31:31 PM · #29 |
| Geez, the answer seems so simple, I can't believe it hasn't already been suggested. Hire some REALLY fat people to stand beside her. Viola. |
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08/21/2007 02:33:46 PM · #30 |
Originally posted by alanfreed:
Geez, the answer seems so simple, I can't believe it hasn't already been suggested. Hire some REALLY fat people to stand beside her. Viola. |
LMAO, I was just about to suggest that.
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08/21/2007 03:10:38 PM · #31 |
Originally posted by fotomann_forever:
Originally posted by alanfreed:
Geez, the answer seems so simple, I can't believe it hasn't already been suggested. Hire some REALLY fat people to stand beside her. Viola. |
LMAO, I was just about to suggest that. |
This is the most common technique used by "thick" girls on college campuses. You see them at a party and they look great, then the next time you see them, you hope none of your friends saw you hookin up with her in the corner. |
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08/21/2007 03:16:36 PM · #32 |
You may be able to use lens distortion to your advantage too. Wide angle lenses (while potentially the first thing you might think to grab...) are unflattering - maybe go for the opposite by using 100mm or so and standing further away?
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08/21/2007 03:18:48 PM · #33 |
Originally posted by ajdelaware:
This is the most common technique used by "thick" girls on college campuses. You see them at a party and they look great, then the next time you see them, you hope none of your friends saw you hookin up with her in the corner. |
That sounds more like the tequila talking |
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08/21/2007 03:20:47 PM · #34 |
Speakin' of tequila, Gordon has hiccups ;-)
I'm gonna have to agree with him though AJ, I think you got drunk and gave a dog a bone.
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08/21/2007 03:21:54 PM · #35 |
| Why not just stretch and flatten her out in photoshop? |
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08/21/2007 03:25:39 PM · #36 |
I like to have them quarter turn their hips, point their front toe at me, then square their shoulders or face up a bit (think proper handgun shooting stance). I'll second holding their arms away from the body (just a bit...not trying to do the funky chicken!) short lighting, and shooting from slightly elevated (it helps keep the head tilted upward to avoid chin creases). Also placement of bouquets helps hide things...I know some brides pick out dresses for their attendants that look great on the rail thin girls...not so flattering on the normal sized folks. If you are concerned about having people standing in front of her being obvious, make it fun like having the male attendants squatting down holding bouquets with their female counterparts peeking over their shoulders. Also use the scarf-like things (I don't know what they are really called) that come on some dresses. Apparently most girls don't like these things and leave them on the seats out of the pictures, but if you keep them around and have all the girls use them, you can hide some bigger arms or waistlines without singling anyone out.
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08/21/2007 03:43:46 PM · #37 |
Originally posted by drewbixcube:
I like to have them quarter turn their hips, point their front toe at me, then square their shoulders or face up a bit (think proper handgun shooting stance). I'll second holding their arms away from the body (just a bit...not trying to do the funky chicken!) short lighting, and shooting from slightly elevated (it helps keep the head tilted upward to avoid chin creases). Also placement of bouquets helps hide things...I know some brides pick out dresses for their attendants that look great on the rail thin girls...not so flattering on the normal sized folks. If you are concerned about having people standing in front of her being obvious, make it fun like having the male attendants squatting down holding bouquets with their female counterparts peeking over their shoulders. Also use the scarf-like things (I don't know what they are really called) that come on some dresses. Apparently most girls don't like these things and leave them on the seats out of the pictures, but if you keep them around and have all the girls use them, you can hide some bigger arms or waistlines without singling anyone out.
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Great post, thanks! |
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08/21/2007 03:45:41 PM · #38 |
Originally posted by Strikeslip:
Great post, thanks! |
Can't take great pics, might as well write great posts! |
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08/21/2007 03:56:00 PM · #39 |
Shooting from above is a good idea...
Here is an image of a girl who was self-conscious about her weight (I, personally, thought she looked fine, but she was adamant that I make sure she looked thinner). So without any photoshop distortion of any kind, I merely shot from above:
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08/21/2007 04:19:55 PM · #40 |
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08/21/2007 04:53:25 PM · #41 |
//www.youtube.com/watch?v=AFwFOH6h4lo
watch that on youtube should be all you need, shows the whole process inphotoshop. if the lin k dont work search "photoshop fat" on youtube.com
Message edited by author 2007-08-21 16:53:55. |
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08/21/2007 05:00:36 PM · #42 |
| Very cool video, but it would be nice to know wtf tools are being used. Goes by so fast. |
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