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Shooting a
model is considered a staple for many, if not most, photographers. Models are
photographed for portraits, advertising, stock, etc. Most of us, especially
when starting out, use family and friends as our models. It's a great way to
gain experience and practice. But, at some point, you may want to shoot someone
with modeling experience. I decided to have my first model photo shoot because
I wanted to add more people photos to my portfolio. After having my first model
photo shoot, I've learned a lot that I can share with you guys. Here are some
tips on finding and shooting a model. PHOTO
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Finding a Model
Finding a
model for your first model photo shoot is easier than you might think. You can
hire one, obviously. But, when you're just starting out, you may not have a lot
of resources to hire a model. But, there's a solution to that, and it works
well for both you and the model. MODELE PHOTO RECHERCHE PHOTOGRAPHE
Look for
models that are just starting out. For them, there is something that they need
more than money. Photos. sexy
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In order for models to get paying
work, they have to be able to show work they've done in the past. In other
words, they need a strong portfolio. Sound familiar? It should. Because you, as
a photographer, also need a strong portfolio to show if you plan on getting
paying jobs. So, by finding a model that is building their portfolio, you can
offer a trade-for-prints deal, or TFP for short. Even though it's called
trade-for-prints, you don't actually have to provide prints, unless that's part
of the deal you make. Many just provide the photos to the model on a DVD.
For my
first model photo shoot, this worked out perfectly. I went on Craigslist and
checked under the "talent" section. I was actually looking for models
I could offer a TFP deal to, but I didn't have to. There was an ad posted by a
model that was looking for a photographer to do a TFP deal! I answered the ad,
and after a few emails discussing specifics, we had a date and time set up for
the shoot. Modele
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Directing the Model
It's a
little awkward if you think about it. You get to the location and you're about
to start shooting photos of a person that you don't know. You, as the
photographer, are responsible for directing the model and getting the best
shots you can, both for you and your model. There will be lots of things racing
through your head, hoping you're getting the job done right. But remember, if
you appear nervous or tense, it will make your model nervous and tense. If that
happens, the photos are going to suffer. hot belgique Modele
The best thing to do is just take a
little time at first to talk. My model (Chrissy) brought a friend with her
(Ben), which helped a lot. By being there, he helped her with any nerves she
may have had. (He also helped me with my equipment. He carried my camera bag
and tripod. Ben, if you're reading this, you rock! LOL!)
Take a few test shots just to get
some shots in the bag, so to speak. This does wonders for helping everyone
relax and really get loosened up. Once your model feels comfortable, they're
able to do what they do. Chrissy made things so easy. That's one of the biggest
differences between shooting friends and family and shooting someone with
modeling experience. Models know how to pose and give you a range of emotion.
But, they also know how to take direction. Don't rely on them alone. The model
is posing, but they are relying on you, as the photographer, to be their eyes.
They can't see what the shot looks like. Check your viewfinder. Look for ways
to improve. After your model has given you several poses, give them some
direction on a few more.
Also, don't be afraid to try things.
If you're shooting digital, shots don't cost you anything but memory space.
There were several shots I took where I said out loud, "I'm not sure if
this will work, but let's try it." Sometimes it didn't work. But, there
were a few times it worked great! So, don't be afraid to try things. Especially
if it's your first model photo shoot.
Know Your Camera
When working with a model, you don't
want to waste time. That doesn't mean you need to rush. Take your time and do a
good job. But, you don't want to be playing with your camera, trying to get it
to do something you aren't sure how to do. Have an idea in your head of how you
want to shoot the model. Are the shots going to be portraits? Plan on shooting
with a big aperture to get soft backgrounds. Are the shots going to be more
action oriented, like sports or dance? Plan on shooting with a high enough
shutter speed to catch the action. You need to have in mind the kind of shots
you're going to take so you aren't wasting time trying different settings. This
doesn't mean you can't experiment with different shots and settings. Just have
those ideas in mind so you can quickly set up and shoot.
By knowing the kind of shots you're
going to take, you'll know what you need to have with you. For this photo
shoot, I knew it would be bright, especially knowing the time of day we would
start shooting. So, I made sure I had my lens shade with me. As it turns out, I
didn't need it. But, it's better to have something you don't need, than to need
something you don't have.
Know Your Location
For my first model photo shoot, we
went to the beach. Dauphin Island, Alabama has a great beach with several
locations to take advantage of. I really like the dock there. It's kind of
weird because it doesn't go out far enough to reach the water. I'm not sure
what the dock was meant for if it doesn't reach the water, but I know it's
great for taking photos! You can shoot on the top of the dock. On top, there
are several places in wide open sun, as well as covered areas for shade. There
are steps you can shoot on that take you to the bottom of the dock. At the
bottom, you can go under the dock and get some great shots using the shade and
the pillars.
The point is, I knew my location. I
had been there before, and I already had shots in my mind that I wanted to get.
Nothing wastes more time than endlessly walking around a location, trying to
find a good place to shoot. So, have your location in mind. I recommend getting
there 30 minutes early so you can look around and get some more ideas of the
shots you can take.
Some other important things to keep
in mind about location are the conditions. You probably won't be able to plan
for this until the day of the shoot. Check the weather to have an idea of what
you'll be shooting in. You can only plan this so much. My first model photo
shoot was in bright sun, and we started shooting at 2:00 pm. Not the best time
to shoot. The lighting is very harsh. But, you can't always control when you
shoot. You'll have to shoot when your model can. So, you need to have in mind
ways to shoot around the weather and lighting conditions.
One thing that did catch me off
guard was the wind. It was incredibly windy during the shoot. There were some
shots that the wind worked to our advantage though.
Take Lots of Shots
You want to take lots of shots.
Especially if it's your first model photo shoot. This gives you a lot of photos
to pick through when done. You never know when you might snap a photo that
captures the perfect expression or glance. When going through the photos later,
you'll have to decide which ones to keep and which ones to get rid of. By
shooting many photos, you'll have several that are very similar that you can
select the best from. For example, the model would give me a certain pose, and
I would snap 3 or 4 photos in a quick burst. Each of the photos would be
slightly different. These subtle changes make a huge difference in selecting
the best photos.
Very Rewarding
My
first model photo shoot was a very positive and rewarding experience. It helped
me get a feel for what shooting a model on location is like. It helped me
understand how important communication between the photographer and model is.
It gave me an idea of what kind of work is involved after the shoot. Shooting
photos is only part of it. You have to go through the hundreds of shots and try
to narrow them down to the ones you want to keep.
Model Photo Shoot
If you are one of many people that
want to get listed with a modeling agency, then it is advisable that you hand
them a portfolio so that you appear to be an experienced model. The only way
you can hand them a portfolio is by having a photo shoot with a friend that's
good with photography or by paying an actual photographer to take photos of
you. It is the first step to become a model, and though it may not seem
necessary, you may be surprised on how big of an impact it will be when wanting
to get listed with an agency. PHOTO ÉROTIQUE
Posing for Model Photo Shoot
When you are posing in front of the
camera, make sure that you are as relaxed as you possibly can be because if you
are tensed during the entire shoot, the photos will end up looking pretty
lifeless. Be full of energy in your model photo shoot and I assure you that
your photos will end up super amazing. Make sure that you flaunt all of your
angles and be as natural as you possibly can, as the more natural you are in
front of the camera the nicer your photos will end up. Modele Photo érotique
What Should You Wear?
-Male
Have a casual attire, but not too
casual. A simple t-shirt and jeans is perfect for any photo shoot. Have at
least 3 different clothes for the photo shoot, as agencies and agents want to
see you in a variety of clothing. If you have formal clothing, then wear formal
clothes in your photo shoot because the more variety you deliver in your portfolio,
the easier it will be for you to get listed by an agency. MODELE PHOTO RECHERCHE PHOTOGRAPHE
-Female
Make sure that you have a casual
attire, semi-formal, and also a formal attire so that the agency or agent will
see you in all types of clothing styles. The more clothes you have the better
because agencies want to see their potential models in a variety of clothes. In
a couple of shots wear heels, but also make sure to wear flats because you
don't want to have just one theme in your portfolio. hot
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How Much Makeup is Necessary?
Both male and female models need to
wear makeup in their model photo shoot whether they like it or not, because if
you don't wear any makeup, you will end up looking lifeless and washed out in
your photos. For males, concealer, press powder, blush, and lip balm is all you
need, as you don't want it to look obvious that you're wearing makeup. For
female models, make sure that you wear a minimal amount of makeup, as you don't
want to look super different without the makeup. Wear natural looking makeup,
but still conceal your imperfections, as agencies want their models to have
perfect looking skin. sexy
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