flabby arms

[erphotography]

Does anyone have any tips on how to make big, flabby arms look great? stinkin strapless wedding dress trend is really tricky for some brides, and im finding ALOT of my poses are making the arms look even worse!LOL!
ideas??

[tkoutdoor]

Does anyone have any tips on how to make big, flabby arms look great? stinkin strapless wedding dress trend is really tricky for some brides, and im finding ALOT of my poses are making the arms look even worse!LOL!
ideas??
Lots of pushups. :cool:

[FamilyJules]

I am not a pro by any means, but I think (atleast for the posed shots) it's all about the angle.... Don't have her lean on her arm (you'll get the turkey leg look), try not to get too many side shots... shooting from above her can make her look smaller, and try to get more shots of her holding the bouquet close to her chest and shoot straight on (this bends her arms, so that they are more hidden and also the flowers tend to hide them too.)
This is a previous thread that is very helpful:
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=286827

[Zansho]

Lots of pushups. :cool:

Don't forget chinups! They're very effective for firming up the arms too!

[erphotography]

its tricky to with some people who have lost a lot of weight (not all of it, but lots) because they sometime still have those really loose flabby arms. agh. its tricky. id love to minimize them in their wedding photots, but it is really hard, arms are pretty obvious!!!

[LuckyStar08]

I always bring a step ladder; especially with plus size brides. Shooting from above makes everything look slimmer and it really helps reduce any extra chins. :)

[tmonatr]

Buy one of these and make the bride wear it::D
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3016/2689717405_8d1873dbfc_o.jpg

[erphotography]

ha ha ha! yes in the summer heat that would work just awesome!! (then id have to deal with sweat dripping down the face.....) :)

[erphotography]

i like the ladder idea!!! (but it doesnt solve ceremony shots or family shots or ......man!!)

[LuckyStar08]

i like the ladder idea!!! (but it doesnt solve ceremony shots or family shots or ......man!!)

I actually use it for pretty much all of my family/group shots. Trust me; the chubby Grandma's, Mom's, & Aunts will love it. :)

I get real use to going up & down; it's only a few steps but gives me a nice angle and the photos don't look like you're looking down on everyone. Definitely helps to have an assistant though.

[erphotography]

really?? im soo going to have to try that!! besides being up on a ladder commands even more attention and they will all listen better!

[auroraskye]

You have to just do your best to pose them and shoot them from flattering angles. If they are wearing an outfit that is not the most flattering in the world, that isn't YOUR problem.. Just do your best. Don't shoot them from straight at the side, obviously, try and shoot from above, make sure they roll their shoulders back and stand up straight and relaxed, don't let them squeeze their arms down at their sides.. :)

[howzitboy]

i just shoot it, they know what they look like and im not a plastic surgeon!

[_aravena]

I believe the liquify took works wonders.

[yogestee]

really?? im soo going to have to try that!! besides being up on a ladder commands even more attention and they will all listen better!

,,,and don't forget your referee's whistle!! :rolleyes:

[noxcuses1]

I always bring a step ladder; especially with plus size brides. Shooting from above makes everything look slimmer and it really helps reduce any extra chins. :)

Great idea!

[hsma]

liquify