Hardly anyone nowadays seriously believes that being a model is easy and simple. Fame, money, media attention, popular love and popularity, you say? And what about round-the-clock self-control, hunger, chronic lack of sleep and the constant feeling that you are being watched by ubiquitous paparazzi who want to catch and capture on film a beauty in the most inappropriate place and unsightly image? Luxurious women always look at readers from glossy pages. And this is not surprising - the poses of the models, makeup and clothes are thought out and worked out to the smallest detail. From the outside it seems that the girls are just sitting, standing or walking, in fact, their every movement is the result of the joint and fruitful work of the model and the photographer.
Military stratagem
Not all people like to be photographed, what's the matter? And the fact is that not every one of us knows how to do it right. To avoid mistakes when creating a portfolio, you need to properly prepare and work out a detailed action plan.
Successful poses of models -it's almost science. There are a great many of them, it is important to choose the right one for a particular person, so as to be able to unlock his potential. So what are the basic principles for choosing good positions in front of the camera?
- Convenience - Models should just feel comfortable, especially if it's an amateur shoot. Any discomfort will manifest itself in the form of tightness of the body and a pained grimace on the face.
- Naturality - you can fool around on camera, choose funny poses for models, and experiment with facial expressions, but if the goal is a beautiful photo, you should make sure that the person being photographed is as organic and united with environment and its inner content.
- Training - yes, yes, you even need to be able to take pictures. Before the photo session, it is better to work out the conceived poses, expressions and images in front of the mirror. Not always a beautiful picture in the head can be brought to life the first time.
There are also special tricks and tricks to make your photos look really good, read about them below.
Because of these mistakes, even the most beautiful photo will be ruined
Before starting work, it is better to immediately protect yourself from mistakes. So, what should not be done in front of the lens or what are the most losing poses for models?
If we talk about the body in general, the model should know the disadvantages and advantages of her figure. Even an ideal figure can easily be spoiled by an unfavorable angle. Don't flaunt too muchrounded shapes, the same applies to excessive thinness.
During the shooting, you should never stand straight - this will not add any grace or lightness to the image. Slight asymmetry, on the contrary, will give the photo liveliness.
An important skill in the work of the model is different poses and a quick change of angle. During the shooting, photographers are in a hurry, the girls have little time to think, and they stand in one position or another, change the position of their arms, legs, tilt their heads intuitively. In ordinary life, this does not work out, people often think for a long time about how and where they will stand, sit down, lie down, as a result, the result can rarely please. Professionals advise shooting dynamically and then choosing the best one among many frames.
Help from outside
Tandem of photographer and model assumes mutual trust. The person being filmed must trust his partner and listen to his recommendations. The one who looks at the sitter from the side is in a more advantageous position, he perfectly sees the flaws and can correct the model in her movements and poses, cheer her up.
A very good way to see your own mistakes with your own eyes is to record the process of taking pictures on a video camera. This will be a visual aid of how not to do it, and also, seeing yourself from the outside, you can peep advantageous angles.
More fun together
It is often difficult for beginner models to properly visualize themselves in space, as a result of which they do not understand what they need to do. To avoid embarrassment,think over the best angles in advance. Hands are one of the most problematic parts of the body. During the shooting, there is literally nowhere to put them. Naturally, photos will look where the model hides her hands behind her back or in her pockets, straightens her hair, rests her palm on her thigh. But in no case should you twist your hands, showing miracles of dexterity and flexibility.
You also need to be able to show your head. Best of all, slightly tilt it to the side, so the neck will look more elegant, and the image itself will be lighter and more relaxed. It is important to be able to set the model correctly. Standing poses perfectly demonstrate the legs of the subject, and this is often a problem area for girls. You can hide slight curvature or thinness by crossing your legs or standing half-turned. It is much easier to work in pairs - this helps to relax psychologically, in addition, it is easier for two to take a comfortable and beautiful position.
Using support material
When choosing beautiful poses for a model, you need to take care of the props. The theme of the photo shoot is generally an important nuance. When a model understands the topic of filming, it is easier for her to position herself correctly. Even if the shooting takes place in a studio against a white wall, it is better to imagine specific conditions - heat or cold, season, mood (sadness, joy or thoughtfulness).
Any object will help to coordinate movements and concentrate the eyes. It can be flowers, toys, other things related to the theme of the photo shoot. However, don't overdo the details, otherwise they will overshadow the subject itself.
