Photographing a shorter model?

[davidwai90]

I might be working with a shorter model in the future (5' 0"). For reference, what are some tips when working with shorter people in general?

[HughR]

Probably the simplest tip is to shoot from lower down so that the camera is near the model's waist for full body or around neck height for head and shoulders. If you do want to shoot down, make it dramatic and get up on a ladder.

[GerryDavid]

Shoot from the level of their feet, they wont look short. especially if there are tall buildings in the background that appear shorter than them.

Or create a minature city and have them rampage it in slow motion so you can take pictures.

but seriously just shoot at chest height and they will probably look normal. : )

[Joe Ravenstein]

Almost all of my daughters/granddaughters are 5 foot or shorter, I tend to put them on the ladders rather than make them look even shorter when shooting them.

[rrblint]

Shoot the model as she is posed on a bar stool...The great equalizer.

[Mike Panic]

Like everyone else already said, shoot from a low position, i.e. sit down on the ground. You'll need more than your 50mm lens though, I'd suggest at least the 100mm range to help make her appear taller and so it's not like you're looking up her nose, and you'll need at least 12' between the two of you, the more the better.

[johndoorley]

Shoot at their eye level
Avoid having them stand in a position/in contrast with people/things that accentuates their height.

with mixed groups of people, sitting/standing/single knee on the ground to minimize hight differences.

If you are shooting the model alone, make sure props are sized appropriately. e.g. shooting a 4'10" model in my chair ( I am 6'1" 300 lbs) would accentuate the models size, better to use a chair appropriate to their size.

Good luck!

[Hardrock40]

Good stuff