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When models bring ugly wardrobes on TF shoots
Jessie Shannon wrote:
Oct 18 12 07:03 am Link this happens a lot so . . . buy simple, classic, basics from thrift stores send models examples of things you like shoot nudes or implied be open to approaching it like a portrait rather than fashion Oct 18 12 07:31 am Link Antediluvian Design wrote: Ugly is great...that sounds like opportunity to me : ) Oct 18 12 07:34 am Link I am a novice photographer to the game but as a llama i like to hear a vision from my photographer. I love the keep it sweet and simple logic when working with new llamas all that bring goth and funky clothes statemts are to vague and you are leaving the perception of your shoot to me. I take into consideration that beauty is ones mental percerption. So If I have vision I style all my llamas it's my portfolio it my vision. The llama is your muse and if you don't give good direction or have a clear vision of where you want your shoot to go you will always have those WTF feelings because you didnt set a proper vision. Oct 18 12 07:52 am Link Being a new photographer should not be a barrier. I have never left wardrobe up to the model because I have a set idea of what I want to shoot and I need everything to be just so. I don't want to invest a huge amount of time and effort into a shoot just for it to be wasted because the model didn't bring a strapless bra or the right colour shoes. In case this is of any help... Before I had very much wardrobe of my own, I a) used any old thing I could find, like bandages (overdone, but can still be effective imo!), and old cloth b) networked and borrowed clothes from designers c) thought long and hard about what I wanted to shoot and what items I would be able to re-use in different shoots if I bought them... then saved up for a long time and bought them d) learnt to make my own outfits and accessories. You might be surprised at what you can make with craft bits off eBay and a hot glue gun  Oct 18 12 11:10 am Link Through Elizabeths Eyes wrote: Oct 18 12 11:16 am Link Hire a wardrobe stylist for future shoots Oct 18 12 02:49 pm Link A E R Y N N wrote: QFT being new is an excuse not a reason. People want to see your vision of the world, you and only you are responsible. Rest assured if you are new to photography you will learn quickly that good or bad the results are all on you. Oct 18 12 02:55 pm Link Antediluvian Design wrote: I understand your frustration at the graduation cap and gown (wtf indeed), but what on earth is wrong with steam punk? Did you look at her port before you arranged the shoot? I would have thought there'd be some indication of her style of dress in that. Oct 23 12 11:36 am Link This is why I mostly shoot nudes now. If I am going to shoot with clothing, I usually ask models beforehand what they own, and then make suggestions on what they should bring. That way, I have a better idea of what location I should look for to go with the shoot. For example, if all she owns is jeans and tank tops; then we're not going to shoot in some nice house with good furniture. Instead, we'll shoot somewhere more rural looking. Despite communicating though, I've had models show up with clothes that looks like it was bought a Kmart. If none of it works, then we're shooting nudes. That's why I prefer shooting with models who do shoot nudes; it gives me more options. Oct 25 12 08:39 am Link |
