directing models

MikeZip007 · 10th of January 2008 (Thu)

I've been doing a few modeling shoots in a "time for pictures" kind of scenario. Because of this I have gotten some inexperienced models who run out of poses half way through the shoot and I don't know quite know how to direct them. Do any of you who shoot portraits have any tips for directing inexperienced models into poses?

Any help would be great!

kuanyu · 10th of January 2008 (Thu)

There was a post awhile ago that covered this same issue (to tired to seach ATM). One great idea there was to start collecting pose ideas from magizines and put them in a photo album, when you need a pose open the album.

xububba · 11th of January 2008 (Fri)

some good tips here:
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/...ighlight=swipe

Mike

JFusion · 11th of January 2008 (Fri)

I never throw away a magazine without going back through it and cutting out a photo that gives me something; a new pose, lighting, concept idea... Right now I have them in folders, but eventually I'll get off my butt and put them in binders.

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MikeZip007 Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 730 IMAGE EDITING OK	directing models I've been doing a few modeling shoots in a "time for pictures" kind of scenario. Because of this I have gotten some inexperienced models who run out of poses half way through the shoot and I don't know quite know how to direct them. Do any of you who shoot portraits have any tips for directing inexperienced models into poses? Any help would be great! __________________ Equipment: Sensor, Glass, Light, Mind Everyone has a photographic eye, some people just don't have any film! Hey look ---> PITCHERS!

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kuanyu Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Fl. USA Posts: 575 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: directing models There was a post awhile ago that covered this same issue (to tired to seach ATM). One great idea there was to start collecting pose ideas from magizines and put them in a photo album, when you need a pose open the album. __________________ 50D & XTi w/Grip - Kit 18-55mm,75-300mm,EF 24-85 IS, 50mm 1.8, 100mm 2.8 macro, 100-400L,580ex,RC-1,(2) AB400s, RF602s ,SoftBox/Barndoors/Brolly Box/Sekonic L-308S Lightmeter empty wallet Kuanyu.zenfolio.com

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xububba Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: St. Charles, MO Posts: 354 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: directing models some good tips here: http://photography-on-the.net/forum/...ighlight=swipe Mike

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JFusion Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Dayton, Ohio Posts: 848 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: directing models I never throw away a magazine without going back through it and cutting out a photo that gives me something; a new pose, lighting, concept idea... Right now I have them in folders, but eventually I'll get off my butt and put them in binders. __________________ Jeremi http://www.jeremiblurton.com JB Photography - Facebook Fan Page 5D Mark iii, 7D, 24-70 2.8L, 70-200 2.8L IS II, 100 Macro 2.8, Nifty, 100-400 4.5-5.6L and a bunch of other stuff.

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