Posing Techniques for Location Portrait Photography by Smith, Jeff -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

Table of Contents Introduction 1. The Goals of Posing

Suit the Purpose of the Image Enhance the Style of the Image Flatter the Subject Yield More Marketable Images

2. Critical Decisions

Determine the Intended Use of the Portrait Choose the Clothing Choose the Setting Choose the Lighting Choose the Style of the Pose

Traditional Posing Casual Posing Journalistic Posing Glamorous Posing

Practical Example

3. Flatter the Client

Basic Guidelines for Posing

Explain Problems with Tact Observe the Details Don’t Rely on Digital Fixes

The Head

Tilt The Eyes Mouth and Expression Hair

Chin and Neck Shoulders and Spine Arms

Long Sleeves Posing the Arms Using the Arms to Conceal Problems

Hands

Bend Every Joint? Give Them Something to Hold or Rest On Fists

Bustline Waistline Hips and Thighs

Standing Poses Seated Poses

Legs

Muscle Tone Color and Nylons Ankles Posing Techniques The “Deadly Sins” of Leg Posing

Feet

Bare Feet Minimizing the Apparent Size Posing the Toes Shoe Selection

Moving Forward

4. Posing on the Ground

Clothing and Location Selection Disguise Problem Areas Choose Resting Poses Find Posing Aids Compose Carefully Technical Considerations Photographing Groups Additional Tips

5. Seated Posing

Finding a Seat Common Problem Areas

Hips and Thighs Waistline

Ground the Pose Angle the Body and Lean Forward Arms Compositional Options

6. Standing Poses

Full-Length Standing Poses

Potential Problems

Three-Quarter-Length Standing Poses Determining the Posing Style Additional Clothing Concerns Posing

Shoulders at an Angle Arms Hips and Legs

Corrective Techniques

7. Head-and-Shoulders Poses

Client Expectations Include the Foreground Clothing Selection Posing Guidelines

Body and Face at an Angle Shoulders at an Angle Arms and Hands Extreme Close-Ups Include the Body Expression

Composition Lighting

8. Group Portraits

Determine Who Will Be in the Portrait Clothing Selection Posing

Choose a Basic Structure Ground the Pose Head Height and Proximity

Depth of Field and Sharpness Make Each Person Look Great

9. Controlling the Session and Your Business

How Troubles Get Started Preventing Problems The Long and Short of It

10. Overview

1. Qualify and Prepare the Client 2. Choose the Scenes 3. Evaluate the Client and Clothing 4. Plan the Clothing Changes 5. Discuss the Strategy

Conclusion Index

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