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06/03/2003 06:56:59 AM · #1 |
I was recently commissioned to take photos for a model's portfolio.
This is my first time. I specially need tips on how to light a subject if working WITHOUT professional equipment.
Any other fashion tips and webpages are very welcome!
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06/03/2003 07:04:03 AM · #2 |
I'm no professional so take this with a pinch of salt.
I think the easiest thing to do would be to shoot outside. Nice natural lighting there, with a variety of good backdrops and props. To stop harsh shadows from the sun, take a piece of white card as a reflector to get light coming from underneath the model too.
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06/03/2003 09:14:13 AM · #3 |
Looking at the fashion shots in the Sunday magazines, it seems that dim and indistinct is the in thing. Maybe you just need to go indoors and close the curtains. I assume your model is pug ugly and badly dressed enough for fashion shots.
//enjoyment.independent.co.uk/photography/
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06/03/2003 09:19:24 AM · #4 |
I'm not sure how much help this site is going to be but if nothing else it will give you a few things to go over with the model. Keep in mind pageant photography and a model portfolio are one in the same.
//www.boomerskids.com/profpagphott.html
The tips covered on that site are ones that my little boy and I followed on our way to winning the portfolio title at the Pennsylvania Sunburst USA Pageant. The photographer gave me a check list very much like what is stated on the site, biggest thing in making the portfolio work were once we had the photos selected for the portfolio we started with a very strong close up and it was weekest in the middle and we finished with a the strongest full length photo at the end of the 10 photos we needed.
We had a combination of black and white and colored prints and neither the photographer nor myself made any decisions on our own, we did it as a team if he liked something and I didn't or vice versa we tossed the photo out of the pile for selection. So in making the portfolio for the model give lots of input about which photos. You will both be much happier if you work together on it.
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06/03/2003 10:21:13 AM · #5 |
Originally posted by ritaard:
I was recently commissioned to take photos for a model's portfolio.
This is my first time. I specially need tips on how to light a subject if working WITHOUT professional equipment.
Any other fashion tips and webpages are very welcome!
thanksyous |
While having your own ideas is good, you want to also make sure you talk to the model to find out what kind of portfolio shots they are looking for. If they can give you examples that's probably even better, or if you could show samples of various styles and understand the look that they want. There's a huge difference between pageant style photography and magazine style for example and further differences between that and photos for an actor's resume and so on. |
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06/03/2003 10:28:47 AM · #6 |
| We had a fashion photographer come talk to us once. The most important thing she said was to keep the lighting ratio down... I.e. you dont want shadows on the face, so reflectors will be necessary if shooting outdoors. The fashion photography is generally about the clothes and not about the face but talk to the model and see what is necessary for her portfolio. Generally you'd need a few different types of clothing and a good strong head shot. |
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06/03/2003 10:41:55 AM · #7 |
I recently had a friend want to do some shots for her portfolio. I had never done "model shots" before and didnt know what excatly what to do either. Heres some things I learned from that day.
I shot outside and it was slightly overcast which worked great really. The clouds worked like a big soft box almost.
Watch pressure points. For instance if you have her laying down and her chin leaning into her hands make sure she dosent actually support her had with her hands because it makes the face look "fatter" for lack of a better word.
Always watch what’s in the back ground. Don’t want a tree growing out of their heads.
I also found bright contrasting colors came out much better then the lighter or calmer colors.
Also even if you tell her your not a model photographer or a pro at this, don’t leave her in the cold to do whatever. I have noticed that people in general like direction and respond better if you seem confident even if you’re doubting yourself. However if they have some ideas, try em, ya never know could be the best shot of the bunch.
Bring extra batteries for the flash and a stool or something to sit on (for the model), maybe bring blanket, sunglasses are a good prop, playgrounds work great if there are no kids there. We went to a church which had a playground and benches in by the woods, real nice setting.
Hope this helps. Good luck.
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