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Whats the nicest way to say "suck in that tummy"?
NicoleNudes wrote: Agreed. Although I don't get offended when photographers ask me to "suck in my tummy," I think it's always best to direct with positive rather than negative language. Another example could be saying, "lift your chin," rather than, "don't look down!!" When photographers give positive directions rather than telling me what they don't like, the whole mood of the shoot becomes more collaborative and less stressful. Also, I don't particularly like cute or childish language like "tummy," especially if I'm naked and trying to look regal or sexy. If you want to make a model feel like a sexy, empowered woman, treat her like one. Sep 27 13 03:28 am Link Natural Means wrote: Leave out the tummy. Just say "Suck it in for a moment." [click] "yeah, awesome, thank you.!" Sep 27 13 07:29 am Link Natural Means wrote: If you have to say anything beyond gentle coaching you have: Sep 27 13 07:40 am Link Suck it in and push em out works every time. If they have modeled at all they know to suck in the tummy and push out the breasts Sep 27 13 07:42 am Link Natural Means wrote: ..the same way you ask for no cheese on the hamberger Sep 27 13 12:41 pm Link hahaa you can say... COME HERE HUNNY LET ME SUCK YOUR TUMMY BABY DOLL! Sep 27 13 01:13 pm Link If you don't want to hurt feelings then try photo shopping it out. Sep 27 13 03:03 pm Link I shoots lots of hunched poses, so I always say "suck and tuck". If the model looks butthurt, I just let them know the pose will make anyone look not as small as they are, hence the suck. After I know a model well enough, well then I don't preface a statement (or end it for that matter) with any kind of niceity. They know me well enough by that point that I'm not being mean, I just know what the pose needs. Sep 27 13 05:20 pm Link Just say it like it is. Don't beat around the bush, if they can't handle it this isn't the business for them. And don't listen to the people who say you should say it "positively", thats just stupid. its not supposed to be positive or negative, its just abs. jesus. communication is key, so ideas like "if you can't say anything nice, don't say anything at all" only get in the way of true art Sep 27 13 05:29 pm Link Inhale and hold it. Sep 27 13 05:38 pm Link YEP ANNA THAT SOUNDS PERFECT AND ITS A BIT OF SHOW AND TELL AND A GOOD EDUCATION FOR THE MODEL AS WELL... Anna Adrielle wrote: Sep 27 13 05:46 pm Link Arch your back, stomach in, boobs out. If they cry/get offended if you ask them that, tough titties... Sep 27 13 06:23 pm Link "....when's your baby due?" (kidding) Sep 27 13 06:26 pm Link "Tighten up your core!" "Hold in your stomach!" To be honest, I don't get offended when a photographer tells me that. I recognize that the tiniest little "fleshy" part in real life with be amplified based on the outfit, lighting, pose, angle, etc. Plus, it's an ab workout! If you really want to be gentle with the model, point out that holding in your stomach/flexing your abs actually straightens your back a bit, so you avoid any unflattering hunches. Sep 27 13 06:33 pm Link "Pull your stomach in" has been one that I have heard before. I tend to not like the sound of the word "gut", personally. Regardless, I don't feel that it isn't a big deal to be told to suck it in. Others, however, may have different feelings. Some of the earlier posts have splendid ideas that are very neutral. Sep 27 13 06:48 pm Link I'm fine with suck it in... I appreciate it when people let you know something doesn't look quite right. If I notice when someone is showing me some of the shots... I'll ask to do it again. It just wastes time if you're not honest about things easily fixed Sep 28 13 09:22 pm Link I use the word "inhale." I then model it. Always worked for me. Sep 28 13 09:50 pm Link PictureItYakima wrote: This works for me, makes me laugh a little, humour always makes a shoot easier anyway. Sep 29 13 07:10 am Link Natural Means wrote: I'm just honest with it. I usually say "Come on...suck that belly up, poke the girls out!" Sep 29 13 07:39 am Link Natural Means wrote: I use, "tighen your core". It's not just about sucking in. Most models with good abs want to show it off and tightening it shows the definition better. Sep 29 13 07:50 am Link "I don't fix things in photoshop" works quite well Sep 30 13 08:56 am Link I had a good laugh with a photographer, once, when he said "suck in your tummy!" I said "it is!" Hahaha! It doesn't bother me what a photographer says. If I wore panties, they'd be the big girl kind. I'm fully aware of my shape, and hope that the photographer is, as well. Sep 30 13 09:48 am Link Please suck in your stomach.. Then I proceed to tell them why Sep 30 13 03:07 pm Link "get really long" "Engage your core" "get tall" Nov 01 13 12:26 pm Link Breathe in? Nov 01 13 12:31 pm Link *eats a doughnut* Nov 01 13 12:36 pm Link try "take a deep breath from your diaphragm and hold it, but don't look like you're holding it" ? idk maybe Nov 01 13 12:39 pm Link PictureItYakima wrote: Me too. I sometimes do it subtly by asking the model to arch her back or put her hands behind her head or something 'as it's flattering to your tummy' - once a model knows you're working with them to show them in the best way - they are usually well on board. Nov 01 13 11:02 pm Link They don't need to tell me. I'm constantly reminding myself, inside my head, ''for God's sake, suck in your gut..." Nov 02 13 04:08 am Link Everybody has To stuck in tummy for shoots. Its normal... Nov 03 13 01:40 am Link PictureItYakima wrote: +1 Nov 03 13 01:29 am Link I worked with a model who was concerned about her "tummy". I advised her not to be so and just face the camera facing forward. Unless the model is "with child" it does not show. Photos from the side are a different case. Nov 03 13 06:53 am Link Do you shape shift..? Nov 03 13 08:47 am Link I usually just say "suck in your tummy", or "elongate your body" I'm part of the team that strives to make the model look her best, and usually when models review some preview shots, they ask me to remind them to suck in their tummy. Nov 03 13 09:50 am Link Natural Means wrote: Book models that do not have one? If it's so important to you, book the 'right' model. Nov 03 13 09:58 am Link "Tighten your ab muscles". Nov 03 13 12:05 pm Link push em out shove em out waayyyyyyyyyy out oh wait. that's the wrong way, but bill cosby knows some things Nov 03 13 12:16 pm Link "Tuck in that tummy" "Stomach in" "Hold your tummy in" "Hold your abs tight" I would say just avoid the word "gut". But it doesn't really matter. It's really not something that should offend you as a model. No matter how skinny you are, you have to hold your stomach tight. Nov 03 13 12:31 pm Link hmm, I would say er if I wanted to shoot a beached whale I would do a self portrait ...hold your posture please, ta very much. Nov 03 13 01:46 pm Link |