Hardly anyone in our time seriously believes that being a model is easy and simple. Fame, money, press attention, popular love and popularity, you say? What about round-the-clock self-control, hunger, chronic sleep deprivation and the constant feeling that you are being watched by the ubiquitous paparazzi who want to catch and capture the beauty of the film in the most inappropriate place and unsightly way? Luxurious women always look at readers from the pages of gloss. And this is not surprising - the poses of models, makeup and clothes are thought out and worked out to the smallest detail. From the outside it seems that the girls just sit, stand or walk, in fact, each of their movements is the result of the joint and fruitful work of the model and the photographer.
Military trick
Not all people like to be photographed, what’s the matter? And the fact is that not every one of us knows how to do it right. To avoid mistakes during the creation of the portfolio, you need to properly prepare and work out a detailed action plan.
Successful model poses are almost a science. There are a great many of them, it is important to choose the right one for a particular person, so as to be able to reveal his potential. So, what are the basic principles for choosing a good position in front of the camera?
- Convenience - models should be just comfortable, especially if it's amateur photography. Any discomfort will manifest itself in the form of a constricted body and a suffering grimace on the face.
- Naturalness - you can fool around on the camera, and pick up funny poses for models, and experiment with facial expressions, but if the goal is a beautiful photo, you should make sure that the person you are photographing is as organic as possible and unified with the environment and its inner filling.
- Training - yes, yes, even you need to be able to take pictures. Before a photo shoot, it is better to work out the poses, expressions and images in front of the mirror. Not always a beautiful picture in your head can be brought to life the first time.
There are also special tricks and tricks, as a result of which the photos are obtained truly successful, you can read about them below.
Because of these errors, even the most beautiful photo will be corrupted
Before starting work, it is better to immediately protect yourself from mistakes. So, what should not be done in front of the lens or which poses of the models are the most losing?
If we talk about the body as a whole, the model is worth knowing the disadvantages and advantages of its figure. Even an ideal figure can easily be ruined by an unfavorable angle. Do not flaunt too round shapes, the same applies to excessive thinness.
When shooting, you should never stand straight - this will not bring grace or lightness to the image. Light asymmetry, on the contrary, will give the photograph liveliness.
An important skill in the work of the model is different poses and a quick change of angle. During the shooting, photographers are in a hurry, the girls have little time for reflection and they stand in one or another pose, change the position of their arms, legs, tilt their heads intuitively. In ordinary life, this does not work out, people often think for a long time about how and where they will become, sit down, lie down, as a result, the result can rarely please. Professionals advise making the shooting dynamic and then among the many frames to choose the best.
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The tandem of the photographer and model implies mutual trust. The person who is being filmed should believe his partner and listen to his recommendations. Anyone who looks at the sitter from the side is in a more favorable position, he sees flaws perfectly and can correct the model in her movements and poses, cheer her up.
A very good way to see your own mistakes with your own eyes is to record the process of shooting on a camcorder. This will be a clear guide to how you do not need to, also, having seen yourself from the side, you can peek at advantageous angles.
Two more fun
Often it is difficult for novice models to visualize themselves in space correctly, as a result of which they do not understand what they need to do. To avoid embarrassment, you need to think through profitable angles in advance. Hands are one of the most problematic parts of the body. During shooting, they literally have nowhere to put it. Naturally, a photo will look where the model hides her hands behind her back or in her pockets, straightens her hair, and rests her palm on the thigh. Only in no case can you turn the brush, showing the wonders of agility and flexibility.
The head also needs to be able to exhibit. It’s best to tilt it slightly to the side, so the neck will look more elegant, and the image itself is easier and more relaxed. It is important to be able to correctly position the model. Standing poses perfectly demonstrate the legs of the subject, and this is often a problem area for girls. You can hide the slight curvature or thinness by crossing your legs or becoming half-turn. It is much easier to work in pairs - this helps to liberate psychologically, in addition, together it is easier to take a comfortable and beautiful pose.
We use auxiliary material
Choosing beautiful poses of the model, you need to take care of the props. The subject of a photo shoot is generally an important nuance. When a model understands the subject of filming, it’s easier for her to put herself right. Even if the shooting takes place in the studio against a white wall, it is better to imagine specific conditions - heat or cold, season, mood (sadness, joy or thoughtfulness).
Any object will help to coordinate movements and focus your eyes. It can be flowers, toys, other things related to the topic of the photo shoot. However, you can not overdo it with the details, otherwise they will overshadow the subject itself.