Model shoot

[serissolutions]

I need to do a photoshoot for a professional actress/model. She wants to submit these shots to agencies and filmmakers.

She understands that I am an amatuer.

Could you please give me any advice before I do the shoot?

She wants headshots, 3 quarter shots, fashion style shots ect...

[neil_r]

Are you going to be using your garage lamps or work outside?

N

[Longwatcher]

If she is an experienced professional model, then all you should need to do is watch your lighting and take lots of pictures. If she is not that experienced, then you need to figure out about 20 or 30 good poses for the 3/4 and full length shots that she can do (about 10 of the 30 will work for any particular model).

Also get in as much practice as you can with your live in model first. Try to find backgrounds that will not distract from what ever outfit she is/will be wearing.

You have the basic lighting pretty well down, just need practical experience at this point.

Just my opinion,

[serissolutions]

Are you going to be using your garage lamps or work outside?

N

Both. Why?

[neil_r]

Both. Why?
Different advice for each that all.

From the shots you have posted using your lights I think you need to do a bit more work on getting the balance between your lights right.

If you are shooting outside remember to watch out for shadows and consider using fill flash or reflectors to even the lighting.

It will be a great help if she has done this before, it is really important that she looks relaxed and comfortable and if neither of you have done this before it will be more difficult. Talk through exactly what she wants and take loads of pictures, rest review and take some more. I guarantee you will use the ones you took late in the session.

N

[serissolutions]

Different advice for each that all.

From the shots you have posted using your lights I think you need to do a bit more work on getting the balance between your lights right.

If you are shooting outside remember to watch out for shadows and consider using fill flash or reflectors to even the lighting.

It will be a great help if she has done this before, it is really important that she looks relaxed and comfortable and if neither of you have done this before it will be more difficult. Talk through exactly what she wants and take loads of pictures, rest review and take some more. I guarantee you will use the ones you took late in the session.

N

Agreed.

I will try again soon and post my new work. I will not bring in a pro if I cant get this lighting right.

[epeace]

i think the most important thing for both of you transcends technical ability . . if shes serious (and if your serious) about the result of these shoots . . . you need to start with a solid (and unique if possible) concept .. . something that sets your images aside from the host of other comp cards the agencies shes submitting to see on a daily basis . . it will also benefit you to be unique if you are considering using these shots in your portfolio . . .

if you have the resources you might want to get an art director involved . . . . . . shooting her next to a tree or on a park bench just wont cut it IMHO . . . .