Portrait Shots
Shadowboxer
I am wondering about something.
Has anybody had any experience doing portrait shots of people that are not
used to being photographed, but still want that model/glamour look?
My friends want their portraits taken some in b&w some in color.
What I pose as a question, is what should they wear? two of the girls asking
are goth-ish and/or punk as are their boyfriends, one of which doesn't want
his portrait taken.
What I guess I'm really wondering since I really only do candids of people,
(With a 200mm lens it's amazing that most dont notice sometimes), so I'm not
used to posing girls and or boys for that model/glamour look.
I got a hold of a couple of issues of GQ and Maxim and most (99%) of the
shots are booooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooring.
I guess I'll just play around but I really do wonder what other people
(maybe on the other side of the lens) have to say.
Btw -- Using a Minolta Maxxum 7000 w/ Sigma 28-80 lens Asperical.
Kodak Tri-X 400 and PX 125. Color Kodak portra 64
johannes m.r.
Unfortunately I can't help you with your questions since I am not a
photographer.
But I wanted to ask whethet there'll be a chance these pictures will
make in online..? I'd be very curious.
Regards,
johannes
*~Black Rose~*
"Shadowboxer" <shado...@mac.com> wrote in message
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> Hi everyone.
Hello.
> I am wondering about something.
> Has anybody had any experience doing portrait shots of people that are not
> used to being photographed, but still want that model/glamour look?
>
Well, I'm not a photographer, but what I think/imagine to be the ultimate
for a good photogragh is to feel comfy.If you feel comfy, then you're free
to express yourself.Because first of all, through these photographs they
must express themselves and what comes from their souls.They must show what
they have inside.Something that is natural to them and not the opposite.Even
if it's just a photograph for fun.Am I right?Cause I think that a photograph
(the most times) has a lot of things to say and show.
> My friends want their portraits taken some in b&w some in color.
>
> What I pose as a question, is what should they wear? two of the girls
asking
> are goth-ish and/or punk as are their boyfriends, one of which doesn't
want
> his portrait taken.
>
I guess that they should wear something that pleases them, suits them and
feel comfortable in(and of course that they like).What else?
That's just my opinion.HTH :o)
~Black Rose~
Shadowboxer
NOOOOOOOO.
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johannes m.r.
>NOOOOOOOO.
That's a pity of course ;) Well, just thought I would ask..!
Regards and good luck :)
johannes
Chastity
> I am wondering about something.
> Has anybody had any experience doing portrait shots of people that are not
> used to being photographed, but still want that model/glamour look?
>
> My friends want their portraits taken some in b&w some in color.
>
> What I pose as a question, is what should they wear? two of the girls asking
> are goth-ish and/or punk as are their boyfriends, one of which doesn't want
> his portrait taken.
What should they wear?
there are a few options ...
you (or they) can pick a theme (i.e. industrial, fantasy, etc.), and
they can base their clothing around that.
pick a location, and base their clothing around that.
or let them pick 1 or 2 of their favorite outfits, then base the shoot
around that.
I just recently had a photoshoot done, I had never done one before,
and normally hate being photographed (but I was in the area and
meeting the photographer anyways, and he offered, so I went for it)
I had a hard time picking outfits, but the photographer wanted to go
with a sort of "dryad" or "wood nymph" sort of thing, so I picked a
more "romantic goth" kind of look.
>
> What I guess I'm really wondering since I really only do candids of people,
> (With a 200mm lens it's amazing that most dont notice sometimes), so I'm not
> used to posing girls and or boys for that model/glamour look.
well, you could try looking for "goth photographers" online.
They'll probably give you a less boring idea of what you can do.
this is the guy that took pictures of me:
http://students.washington.edu/maxmin/maxMINnet/
I really like Sebastian's stuff:
http://www.sebastianstudios.com/
or try looking up specific gothy punky or fetishy models for ideas
(and other photographers):
http://madame-archel.com/
http://www.josienutter.com/
http://lara-goth.com/
that's about all I can think of off the top of my head.
<3 Chastity
MistressDeath
>
> I am wondering about something.
> Has anybody had any experience doing portrait shots of people that are not
> used to being photographed, but still want that model/glamour look?
>
> My friends want their portraits taken some in b&w some in color.
>
> What I pose as a question, is what should they wear? two of the girls asking
> are goth-ish and/or punk as are their boyfriends, one of which doesn't want
> his portrait taken.
>
> What I guess I'm really wondering since I really only do candids of people,
> (With a 200mm lens it's amazing that most dont notice sometimes), so I'm not
> used to posing girls and or boys for that model/glamour look.
>
> I got a hold of a couple of issues of GQ and Maxim and most (99%) of the
> shots are booooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooring.
Have them bring several changes of clothes and ask them to go in and
out of them as they please, so as to build familiarity with wearing
them. As for method, I think the best thing is to follow them around
with the camera in a well-lit area for a good long time, snapping a
shot whenever they look nice. After a roll or two spent this way,
actually ask them to do those same things against the selected
background. This way, they are made comfortable with the clothes and
the camera while you draw upon your experiene with candid shots. Also,
if the posed shots don't do well and you used a shallow focus, simply
using glossy paper and quick dodging or burning (depending on if the
backgroudn is dark or light) can make a simple but well-composed photo
look quite glamorous. I personally struggled with getting people to
look natural for portraits (especially in clothes they don't like),
and in the end I learned that unless they are already used to it, only
time will do the trick.
--MistressDeath
Insider tip: posing at a 3/4 turn flatters all body types (except
amputees)
sanura
>
> I am wondering about something.
> Has anybody had any experience doing portrait shots of people that are not
> used to being photographed, but still want that model/glamour look?
>
> My friends want their portraits taken some in b&w some in color.
>
> What I pose as a question, is what should they wear? two of the girls
asking
> are goth-ish and/or punk as are their boyfriends, one of which doesn't
want
> his portrait taken.
If it is a portrait (as in face only), try to stick with neutral one colour
items. It will take focus off of the clothing, and onto the face. Simple
cuts also draw the attention more to the face, and less towards the clothes
they are wearing. And of course, it is important for the person to feel
comfortable.
> What I guess I'm really wondering since I really only do candids of
people,
> (With a 200mm lens it's amazing that most dont notice sometimes), so I'm
not
> used to posing girls and or boys for that model/glamour look.
If any of these people are a little chubby, try to get a shot of them
looking up at you, rather than straight ahead. It will make the face look
less chubby, especially if you use a little make-up to accentuate the
cheekbones. If you are doing a full body shot at all, try not to do it just
front on, try to angle them away a little, and put their weight on one leg.
This creates a lovely effect on the larger women, as it tends to slimmen a
bit. As far as poses go, try to keep it comfortable and flattering. If, when
you stand back, you think 'ahhh, that looks good', then that's the way it'll
look on a piece of paper too. Don't forget, that you can have them lying
down, lounging on things, head tilted this way and that (a look I quite
like), you don't have to stick with what you have seen of normal glamour
shots. Try to bring the personality of the person through into your
pictures, eg. If they are mischevious, ask them to grin impishly. Perhaps
the best advice I could give, is probably to try to get them to be
themselves and not be a whore for the camera. The best pictures are taken
when the person doesn't know they're being photographed. :) If the person
has many flaws that you want to try to eliminate, or you want a more
'glamour' shot, try using a soft filter. Low or soft light flatters (try to
bounce light off cealings, or use a non-direct light source), harsh light
doesn't, and will flatten the overall look. Hmmmm, I think that's about all
I have, at the moment.
Hope all this helps.
Sanura
Blazin' Tommy D.
In order to look glamorous in a photo you have to be glamorous
You can use lighting and backdrops to creat an artistic setting but the rest
is up to the people
If something else is suitable rather than glamorous find their best feature.
Sometimes people look better en profile and go for a dignified look which is
easier to pull off
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Sarah Carter
> It's all in the person
> In order to look glamorous in a photo you have to be glamorous
>
> You can use lighting and backdrops to creat an artistic setting but the rest
> is up to the people
>
> If something else is suitable rather than glamorous find their best feature.
> Sometimes people look better en profile and go for a dignified look which is
> easier to pull off
I like the portraits that my husband does. We usually have a laugh when he takes them. There are a few at http://mini.demon.co.uk/photos/?g1 and a couple more at http://mini.demon.co.uk/photos/?g3
He goes by the theory of taking lots of pictures on the digital camera, throwing out the bad ones and cropping the others so the composition is the way he wants.
Sarah
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sanura
I like the portraits that my husband does. We usually have a laugh when he
takes them. There are a few at http://mini.demon.co.uk/photos/?g1 and a
couple more at http://mini.demon.co.uk/photos/?g3
He goes by the theory of taking lots of pictures on the digital camera,
throwing out the bad ones and cropping the others so the composition is the
way he wants.
Sarah
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I love the one of the puppy, it is just devine!!! *grin*
Sanura