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01/28/2005 05:02:44 PM · #1 |
Okay, I am going to work with a model for the first time. She wants to get more images for her portfolio. I am looking for advice in the area of telling the model what kind of expression you are looking for. If anyone has any unique banter they would care to share I would appreciate it. In particular ways to describe Love, lust, hate, desire, seduction, happy..... Something to put a thought in her brain and get something new and different.....
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01/28/2005 05:38:50 PM · #2 |
If she's old enough: give her booze.
Always works.
P.S. oh yeah, and tell her to bring pictures/magazines/clippings, etc of models she likes. She'll soon realize how hard it is, but she may be a natural :-)
P.P.S. if you're not familiar with this type of work study some mags, too.
Message edited by author 2005-01-28 17:39:55. |
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01/28/2005 05:47:04 PM · #3 |
Well, I understand what your saying about the booze.... And I have been checking out the mags, catalogs, newspapers, red capret events..... I have an idea as to what I want to see on her face I am just looking for other words that might make her understand faster... Or maybe I am just freeking nuts....
Message edited by author 2005-01-28 17:47:44. |
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01/28/2005 05:52:09 PM · #4 |
| I'm certainly no expert and it depends on the model, but I found telling someone to give me a certain mood, attitude or look often resulted in a very forced and fake look. I found the best way was just to talk to the model, find something they are interested in and snap away with the more natural shots. Of course that could be hard for the lust and anger shots. For those I tried to conjure up an image for her instead of saying 'show me anger'. For instance I asked her if there was a thing or person she currently disliked and asked her to talk and think about them, the facial expressions were probably more mild but I think they looked more natural than having her growl or the like. I think the key is getting the model comfortable with you and the camera. |
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01/28/2005 06:06:52 PM · #5 |
Originally posted by moodville:
instead of saying 'show me anger'. |
A good model (one who wants to do it for a living) could do it and SHOULD do it well. But for most people, yeah, it's a pain.
If chicky-poo wants to be a model then don't mind being a bit more demanding then with your regular clients. Demanding doesn't equate being an ass, but don't be shy in giving direction...you're the one with the vision (psssst that's why people hire photographers). |
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