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Photography essentials a model must know.
Can we have tagging of online resources in thread which are helpful to explain the photography basics a model must be aware of. Also, some key features of photo editing that must be there for general knowledge of a model, kindly educate on the same as well. Warm regards. Sep 12 15 01:04 am Link Get a feel for the rythym that the photographer likes to shoot at, be ready to hold poses longer for some, and move into next pose without being told for others. Sep 12 15 01:08 am Link Obtain a basic understanding of the lighting (including modifiers) being used and where the shadows will fall ... especially when in studio. If you are outdoors without reflectors or strobes you have much more leeway. Once you are told where your "MARK" is (i.e. where you are supposed to stand) and the boundaries of your movement circle or box, then understand lighting of the set/scene and where the "KEY" or "MAIN" light is; which light is used for "FILL" and where or how the hair/back/side or other lighting is being used. If the lights are really close, then appreciate that a movement of 8 to 12 inches one way or another may ruin the shot. Big modifiers that are 8 or 12 feet away give you more room to move without over/under exposing the shot, whereas, the closer the light the less movement you have. This is called the inverse square law. http://docs.mcneel.com/flamingo/nxt/hel … basics.htm http://petapixel.com/2013/05/24/dear-mo … otographs/ Sep 12 15 08:47 am Link Be aware of the main light and try to avoid shadows on your face. This applies mostly to women: long hair and upraised arms often cast shadows on the face. Fingers should be relaxed, not tense - again more for women. Sep 12 15 09:12 am Link devanshukashyap wrote: foreshortening/perspective Sep 12 15 12:38 pm Link Don't tell the photographer your edits on your phone make his photos "better". Do learn a few poses, and try to get better with following direction. Sep 12 15 05:52 pm Link If I ask you to give me a "bedroom" face don't tell me you already are. Sep 12 15 08:02 pm Link devanshukashyap wrote: I hope you're not asking what edits you should do to a photo.... Sep 12 15 08:28 pm Link Able to use / follow the light. Communicate effectively. Turn up on time. Be prepared. Meet the brief. Have alternative options ready. All of which applies to photographers as well. Sep 13 15 01:50 am Link A model...to be a model... must know how to look and perform better than average. So this means for a model to be valuable and worthy of good pay... she should know and have practiced the following 10 deliverables. During a Photo Shoot For example: 1.) How to do 15 standard poses and how to modify them in a fluid, slow moving, stop action, sequence. 2.) How to do foundation, eye liner, mascara, eye shadow, false lashes, and lipstick if necessary... She may save the Photographer $75-$200 right off the bat. A model that can pose and do makeup is heaven sent! 3.) How to put together a wardrobe with accessories that is attractive and fashionable and that complements their color 4.) How to do 3-4 hair styles on themselves. Straight, wave, pull back, up-do, eliminate frizzies. 5 ) How to produce different facial expressions during the same shoot... smile, serious, sexy, tease, distant, aloof etc. 6 ) How to relate to the camera as a person or the ultimate viewer...and exhibit personality and connection. 7.) How to synchronize to the shooting style and pace of the photographer and his equipment... Discuss preferred shooting interaction and timing and work out an interactive, coordinated connection for direction. 8.) Knows how to negotiate and interactively contribute looks and energy to a shoot with the photographer. Gets into a shoot and becomes a connected actress with the body language, facial expressions and attitude of the subject or theme. 9.) Knows how to get to the shoot on time and ready to shoot if asked...or how to work with a MUA or be a part of a Team 10.) Knows how to work at booking and coordinating her shoot, makes billing arrangements according to local practices, has fair rates, works with signing contracts ok, can Flex with changes at the shoot, has a sparkeling attitude. Friendly, Helpful, Involved, Vibrant. What a fun, dynamic, beautiful, professional, skilled, connected, delightful person she was!! I would love to work with her again!! She worked WITH me... and made my job so easy... and she produced some gorgeous images!! WOW! What was her name again??? Sep 15 15 06:25 pm Link I strongly prefer models that don't have a strong photography background. Sure I want people that are familiar with the act of having their photo taken, but I don't want people that know all about f/stops, lighting ratios, etc. The reason is that people tend to do what they think is best. That's not negative - it's just human nature. If that weren't the case, we'd all be dead by now. But it means that if I ask for X and the model thinks Y would make a better image, that model will usually do Y, or something halfway between X and Y. I asked for X. Their knowledge might tell them that X is going to look horrible, but I still asked for X. Models that are familiar with the process, and are very good at their job, will do X, and then suggest that Y would also make a very good image. And usually they are right. I have used models' suggestions over my own ideas many times. But many timea I do use my own idea, and models with more experience behind the camera than in front of it with just go ahead and do Y, and that annoys me somethin' fierce. If my idea sucked, I deserve the right to find that out on my own, and to have a learning experience from it. It's like having a backseat driver, but you occasionally have to pay them for the privilege. Sep 15 15 06:55 pm Link TMA Photo and Retouch wrote:
Sep 15 15 07:09 pm Link Mark Salo wrote: +1 Sep 15 15 07:31 pm Link 1) Show up 2) If you need to cancel, cancel early and TELL the photographer 3) Mention it beforehand if you have cut off all your hair or want all-of-a-sudden to bring an escort 4) practice smiling in front of a mirror. I've worked with "regular models" and artsy models, who don't like to smile. I prefer the latter, most of the time, but being able to smile without looking constipated is a useful skill to be able to have. 5) visit some quality Tumblr's (like Risen Phoenix's, or gravenimagery.tumblr.com) and emulate the poses that look interesting to you. 6) have a stock of standing, seated, and supine poses in your head. 7) Show up Sep 16 15 06:20 pm Link Zack Zoll wrote: Then it would seem you're working with the wrong people. If someone is on your set, they are to work under your direction unless you deem otherwise. Sep 16 15 10:01 pm Link A few of the things posted hear sound more like things the photographer should be aware of more than the model. A model can only give a photographer what is asked of them. Never assume the photographer wants you to pose however you feel like. So my advice? Listen. Follow directions. Never assume anything. Bring your A game. Have fun! Sep 17 15 05:01 am Link TMA Photo and Retouch wrote: Most models shouldn't be expected to do any of those things. That's what MUAs, wardrobe stylists and hair stylists are for or hell I take care of it myself but I never put that responsibility on the model. Sep 17 15 06:16 am Link Zack Zoll wrote: +1 Sep 17 15 12:57 pm Link For me, with only a hand full of shoots and at hobbyist level (but with aspirations to improve) it is a good thing if a model is cognizant of images being created by other models and photographers, both at upper levels of the industry and also at the local/amateur/hobbyist level. If I am communicating with a model about a possible shoot, I consider it a plus if she has a MM list. To me that means she has enough genuine interest to have looked around, is more likely to have realistic expectations, and is more likely be willing to put in effort to learn things that would help to contribute to a successful shoot. It is also a helpful early step in the communication process as it may indicate the types of images she is interested in shooting (which is exactly what my list does). A list is not a "must have". I am surprised by the numbers of less experienced models who do not have a list. When they don't, I tactfully (I hope) suggest that they look through my MM list, asking if they see anything that they like. Sep 17 15 05:28 pm Link JenniferMaria wrote: People can be 'the wrong people' for a variety of reasons. But at the end of the day, does it matter what those reasons are? You can't explain away a bad photo. A bad photo of someone with a gripping, tragic back story is still a bad photo. Sep 17 15 06:12 pm Link Aspiring models need to research the basics, and fully understand just what the job description of a model means. One is not a model by virtue of merely being "pretty", or because of expensive surgical enhancements. One must be facially, and bodily expressive, be knowledgeable about contemporary style, model releases, copyright, reproduction rights, and usage agreements. Know the technical, and creative standards for quality photography to recognize good work when you see it. Model hopefuls must learn the most effective methods of vetting those that contact them to separate the true working professionals from the outright liars. So many in my market are unable to turn their interests in to meaningfull work, or viable income not because of their looks, but because of their self-defeating behavior. Know the qualities expected with the term "professional. Sep 21 15 07:53 am Link its not enough to be attractive. you have to know how to convey a certain emotion with your facial expressions. the number one thing i look for in a model is if they can you make the person looking at the picture feel a certain way. i can only control the composition and exposure... Sep 21 15 09:15 am Link TMA Photo and Retouch wrote: and what about male models? Sep 21 15 09:50 am Link What about male models, Mark?  Sep 21 15 10:02 am Link Zack Zoll wrote: here is a male model i photographed. notice the foundation, eye liner, mascara, eye shadow, false lashes, and lipstick. He saved me $200 right off the bat. Sep 21 15 10:24 am Link new models.com is a good starting point for factual industry information for novice models, Google can surely lead to other resources. In the online world, there are thousands of modeling hopefuls for each legitimate opportunity, this should be a consideration in how talents conduct themselves. Beginners with long lists of demands are unlikely to find much success. Sep 22 15 07:05 am Link |
