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10/11/2011 06:24:37 PM · #1 |
I came up with what I thought was a really cool idea for our annual office Thanksgiving cards that we send out to all of our clients and that was to photograph each employee (4 of us) with our spouse and dog(s) and do a layout for the front of the card. The boss loved the idea but I just found out that our receptionist, who is very overweight, is dreading it. She is so sweet and the lifeblood of the office so I really want to end up with images that she feels good about. Does anyone have any ideas on photographing very overweight people in flattering ways? Her husband is pretty small so it might be difficult to hide her behind him. Any thoughts or samples of flattering images you've taken would be so very appreciated. Thank you! |
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10/11/2011 06:51:21 PM · #2 |
Um, lessee. I've got a bit of a weight problem myself right now, so maybe I have some ideas...
You could place her behind an attractive person. A pleasing and friendly expression helps to distract the viewer from the weight problem.
Have them wear something appropriate and flattering...
Certain lenses and perspectives can have a slimming effect.
Whatever you do, DON'T put them in brightly colored spandex.
Ok, I guess I don't have any great ideas. Flattering, soft light may bhelp.
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10/11/2011 06:56:02 PM · #3 |
I agree that the light will help. Use "narrow" light, meaning that the side of her face that closest to the camera (I assume you won't shoot her straight-on) should have some shadow on it, leaving only part of her face well-lit. That slims the face. I usually also try to light from high enough so that any extra skin under the chin won't be illuminated because adding light and shadows in that area emphasizes it and usually makes it look worse than it really is.
The other best help is to flatter her with compliments and tell her she is beautiful and that she's doing a great job in front of the camera. Keep the mood light and make her feel gorgeous.
Good luck!
Edit to add examples:
Narrow light:
Broad light:
Message edited by author 2011-10-11 19:01:10. |
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10/11/2011 07:29:13 PM · #4 |
This discussion reminds me of an email I received recently with this:
It's an awkward moment when...
...your friend's "fat arm" makes you look naked :-)
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10/11/2011 07:58:03 PM · #5 |
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10/11/2011 08:30:47 PM · #6 |
...and those truly are amazing images.
Ray |
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10/11/2011 08:31:32 PM · #7 |
Originally posted by DJWoodward: This discussion reminds me of an email I received recently with this:
It's an awkward moment when...
...your friend's "fat arm" makes you look naked :-) |
Oh, my, Gawd!
Dying laughing, here...
R.
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10/11/2011 08:35:42 PM · #8 |
Originally posted by Bear_Music: Originally posted by DJWoodward: This discussion reminds me of an email I received recently with this:
It's an awkward moment when...
...your friend's "fat arm" makes you look naked :-) |
Oh, my, Gawd!
Dying laughing, here...
R. |
Same here Robert... ever notice how hard it is to see the screen and type when your eyes are filled with tears of laughter... really too funny.,
Ray |
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10/11/2011 08:36:53 PM · #9 |
Originally posted by Bear_Music: Oh, my, Gawd!
Dying laughing, here...
R. |
Filing in reference for future photo set-ups here ... ;-) |
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10/11/2011 08:40:07 PM · #10 |
3 words. Wide angle lens. |
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10/11/2011 08:53:01 PM · #11 |
Another 2 words : great lighting |
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10/11/2011 08:56:30 PM · #12 |
I could be wrong...but I believe shooting from above people (so they have to look up) also slims them a bit? At the least this would make any double chins disappear. |
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10/11/2011 09:04:47 PM · #13 |
There are a fair amount of techniques for photographing overweight people - Fiora you are correct about shooting down rather than from below .. also posing people in the correct manner can emphasize their beauty. Here is a link that has some good tips .. it's for photographing brides but the tips translate to photographing women of size in any situation. Photographing women of size |
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10/11/2011 09:14:48 PM · #14 |
Originally posted by MacDonald: There are a fair amount of techniques for photographing overweight people - Fiora you are correct about shooting down rather than from below .. also posing people in the correct manner can emphasize their beauty. |
I think a common technique for a "team" photo is to group the people in a tight oval and shoot down while standing on a stepladder. Heving them look up at you both stretches out and hides loose skin below the chin, which is probably the feature most suggestive of someone being overweight; having them in a tight cluster minimizes body size, and largely eliminates any problems with height differences among the group members. |
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10/11/2011 09:20:58 PM · #15 |
Originally posted by DJWoodward: This discussion reminds me of an email I received recently with this:
It's an awkward moment when...
...your friend's "fat arm" makes you look naked :-) |
wow, that's good. really, really good. |
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10/11/2011 09:27:10 PM · #16 |
Originally posted by mike_311: Originally posted by DJWoodward: This discussion reminds me of an email I received recently with this:
It's an awkward moment when...
...your friend's "fat arm" makes you look naked :-) |
wow, that's good. really, really good. |
if this isn't viral, yet, it's only a matter of moments. holy cow!
i wonder if it's already on that awkward family photos site... |
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10/11/2011 09:49:14 PM · #17 |
thing is if you look at it just right and squint your friend's arm gave you cleavage too. that's funny!! |
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10/12/2011 12:24:18 AM · #18 |
Wow! That's beautiful...and oddly enough the same kind of dog as she has. Thanks for sharing! |
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10/12/2011 12:25:50 AM · #19 |
Originally posted by MacDonald: There are a fair amount of techniques for photographing overweight people - Fiora you are correct about shooting down rather than from below .. also posing people in the correct manner can emphasize their beauty. Here is a link that has some good tips .. it's for photographing brides but the tips translate to photographing women of size in any situation. Photographing women of size |
Great information! Thanks for posting. |
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10/12/2011 04:49:52 AM · #20 |
that is always an art to click such interesting picture,, I remember I have hired a photographer to do so,, but he shoot so excellently to make it beautiful,, I have got a website for viagra which is shining just because of him. |
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10/12/2011 05:00:32 AM · #21 |
steven clark's viagra turned him into a woman! i guess those write-ups just got too darn comfortable. |
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10/12/2011 10:13:56 AM · #22 |
Originally posted by stevenclark999: that is always an art to click such interesting picture,, I remember I have hired a photographer to do so,, but he shoot so excellently to make it beautiful,, I have got a website for viagra which is shining just because of him. |
I'm amazing for that huge bone!!
All your base are belong to us! |
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