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Arizona Shoots

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Phoenix, Arizona, US

Does anyone have a recommendation for a good posing book? I am most interested in getting tips on posing the model's hands. I'm always at a loss when trying to figure out the best position for hands and fingers. Anyone have any tips or a good resource for something like this?

Jan 22 06 04:10 am Link

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Columbus Photo

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Columbus, Georgia, US

An associate of Monte Zucker has a book that pays particular attention to that subject.  Unfortunately, I can't recall the guy's name and I don't own it.  Very famous photographer though.

I realize that this wasn't much help but maybe it's a start.

Paul

Jan 22 06 07:43 am Link

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Yuriy

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Gillette, New Jersey, US

John Jebbia wrote:
Does anyone have a recommendation for a good posing book? I am most interested in getting tips on posing the model's hands. I'm always at a loss when trying to figure out the best position for hands and fingers. Anyone have any tips or a good resource for something like this?

Article about classic hand posing in "Professional Photographer" Back issue - September, 2005 (Vol. 132 - No. 2320) Pages 58-60
www.ppmag.com (I think you can order back issues online)

A great published book on posing is "The Portrait Photographer's Guide To Posing" by Bill Hurter. It includes many posing techniques including how to pose the hands and corrective techniques (Fixing long noses, small eyes, etc.).
www.amazon.com (Where I picked it up)

All I can recall at the moment. Hope it helps.

Sincerely,
Yuriy "D"

Jan 22 06 09:19 pm Link

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Columbus Photo

Posts: 2318

Columbus, Georgia, US

I just remembered the guy's name.  It's Don Blair.

Paul

Jan 22 06 09:22 pm Link

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Arizona Shoots

Posts: 28657

Phoenix, Arizona, US

Thanks Paul & Yuriy!

Jan 22 06 09:23 pm Link

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