The Big Book of Glamour · 200 Secrets for Easier, Quicker and More Dynamic Photography by Young, Richard -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

Title Page Dedication About the Author Copyright Contents Introduction

About This Book My Promises to You How to Read or Use This Book A Note About the Images Help Me Help You

Working with Models

Overview 1. Start with Your Significant Other 2. Keep It Professional 3. Explain the Plan 4. Minimize Cancellations 5. Understand the Model’s Skills 6. Don’t Get Too Invested in One Model 7. Watch for “Shock and Awe” Approaches Know When to Let Your Lawyer Handle It 8. Lead by Learning and Doing 9. Photograph the Model’s ID—Always How I Shoot IDs Don’t Work with Minors—At All 10. Releases, Releases, and More Releases US 2257 Legislation 11. How to Pay Your Models 12. Know When It’s Over 13. Ban Drugs and Alcohol 14. Minimize Razor Burn 15. Have Her Shave Everywhere 16. Use Preparation H for Razor Burn 17. Minimize Redness from Waxing 18. Manicure Suggestions 19. Clean Up with Baby Wipes 20. Skip the Self-Tanning Cream 21. Choose the Right Hair Color Minimize Hair Washing 22. Contributor Tip: The Right Brow Color 23. Loose Clothing Before the Shoot 24. Hydrate and Rest 25. Be True to Ourselves 26. Ask Questions and Stick to the Plan 27. Bring What You Want to Shoot In 28. Don’t Bring What You Don’t Want to Shoot In 29. Give Her Some Privacy 30. Keep the Conversation Light 31. Allow an Escort 32. Cover Your Bases

Styling and Idealization

Overview 33. Don’t Get Hung Up on Traditional Beauty 34. Enhance Her Favorite Features 35. Minimize Her Least Favorite Features 36. Ask About Clothing 37. The Clothes Make the Shoot 38. Heels, Heels, and More Heels 39. Found It Cheap? Buy Extras! 40. It Doesn’t Have to Be Nude 41. Hire Hair and Makeup Artists 42. Use Lotion for Great-Looking Skin 43. Ice It

Posing and Props

Overview 44. Start Slowly 45. Print Out Poses and Ideas 46. Start with Semi-Nudes 47. Don’t Rush 48. Don’t Surprise Her 49. Contributor Tip: Never Photograph Straight On 50. Show the Shoulders 51. Watch Your Words 52. Be Flexible with Direction 53. What Feels Strange May Not Look Strange 54. Restrain Your View 55. Assignment: Focus on One Body Part 56. Minimize Cropping 57. Add a Prop for Better Posing 58. Ideas for Small Props 59. Ideas for Large Props 60. A Happy Model Makes All the Difference

Shooting Skills

Overview 61. Know Your Camera 62. Shoot RAW (Mostly) 63. Shoot Wide Open How I Shoot It 64. Try a Wide-Angle Lens 65. Try a Long Lens 66. Contributor Tip: Long Lens, Wide Aperture 67. Shoot in Manual Mode—Almost Always 68. Use Auto Modes on Occasion 69. Drag the Shutter 70. Zoom It Open 71. Shoot a Few Rolls of Film 72. Buy a Color Checker—and Use It! 73. Learn the Zone System 74. Test, Test, and Re-Test 75. Think About How Much to Shoot 76. Assignment: Try Some On-Lens Filters 77. Smart-Phone Shooting Can Be Smart 78. Be Quick and Discreet 79. Try the iPhone’s Pano Mode 80. Use the iPhone for Its Burst Mode 81. Create an Equipment Checklist

Lighting

Overview 82. Understand Light Functions 83. Watch the Direction of the Light 84. Create a Highlight, Midtone, and Shadow 85. Expose for the Highlights 86. Check the Midtones and Shadows 87. Learn to Shoot with Natural Light The Sunny 16 Rule 88. Add a Reflector 89. Add a Scrim 90. Shoot at Sunrise 91. Shoot at Sunset 92. Shoot at Midday 93. Explore the Beauty of Window Light 94. Assignment: Change the Window Coverings or Glass 95. Use On-Camera Flash Selectively 96. Invest in Studio Strobes 97. Consider Continuous Studio Light Sources Shoot Video, Too 98. Invest in Light Modifiers 99. Choose the Right Modifier for Your Image 100. Gel the Main Light 101. Gel the Side Light 102. Gel the Background Light 103. Learn Your Ratios 104. Play with Shadows 105. Control Lens Flare for Drama 106. Add Lights Progressively 107. Test Light A, Test Light B 108. Add a Grid 109. Contributor Tip: Try the Ray Flash 110. Candlelight for Mood 111. Try Twinkle Lights 112. Invest in Long Cables 113. Play with Alternative Light Sources 114. Turn Up the Lights for Nicer Eyes 115. Overpower the Sun 116. Create True High-Key Images 117. Explore Low-Key Photography 118. Assignment: Window Light vs. Strobe 119. Contributor Tip: Personalize the Lighting 120. Contributor Tip: Closer Light, Softer Light

Backgrounds and Sets

Overview 121. Skip the White Paper Background 122. Stop Down to Show the Background 123. Isolate the Subject 124. Clean Up the Scene 125. Let Her Blend In 126. It’s Alive! 127. Encourage Interaction 128. Shoot at Home Shoot Everywhere! 129. Assignment: Add a Foreground Element 130. Assignment: Shoot with a Full-Length Mirror 131. Shoot in Hotels 132. Shoot in Your Backyard 133. Shoot in Parks and on Public Lands 134. Scout the Location 135. Work Quickly and Hire Lookouts

Creativity and Design

Overview 136. Get Inspired 137. Go Your Own Way 138. Contributor Tip: Know Your Purpose 139. Shoot a Theme 140. Determine the Feasibility 141. Get What You Need 142. Use Negative Space 143. Explore Shapes and Forms 144. Use Leading and Framing Lines 145. Use Color to Draw Focus 146. Create Juxtaposition Complementary Colors 147. Look for Logical Pairings 148. Pairings (On Another Level) 149. Shoot From a High Angle 150. Shoot From a Low Angle 151. Think Seasonally 152. Add Water Find Your Tenzing Norgay 153. Add Milk to It 154. Add a Big Fan 155. Think in Black & White 156. Assignment: Mix It Up! 157. Assignment: Shoot a Fetish 158. Assignment: Something Sheer 159. Assignment: Get Inspired by a Movie 160. Shoot an Everyday Activity—But Sexier

Postproduction and Technology

Overview 161. Don’t Fall Behind 162. Stay Organized 163. Moore’s Law 164. Gear Does Matter 165. Get a Nice Monitor 166. Skip the Sketchy Software—Get Photoshop 167. Try Focus 2 Pro Control the Grain 168. Decide When to Crop 169. Get a Backup System 170. Try Alien Skin Exposure Protect Your Customers’ Images 171. Imagenomic Portraiture: One Plug-in to Rule Them All

Marketing and Public Relations

Overview 172. Organize Your Sample Images 173. Let Her Keep It Another “Freebie” 174. Share Via Dropbox 175. Get a Great Business Card 176. Try Diverxity 177. Loves Are Better Than Likes 178. Hire Experts 179. Get Others to Promote You 180. Carry a Reference Book 181. Be Diligent—Even in the Face of Rejection 182. Rethink That Huge Watermark 183. Know Thyself, Know Thy Client 184. Specialize 185. Don’t Focus on the Money 186. Team Up 187. Maximize Your Efforts 188. Own Your Mistakes 189. Don’t Hide 190. Protect Your Reputation Cheap, Fast, or Good

General Tips

Overview 191. Separate Work and Art 192. Your Style, Your Gear, Your Life The Rules Vary 193. Protect Your Vision 194. Get a First Aid Kit 195. Have Emergency Funds on Hand 196. Pen and Paper 197. Ask for Advice Know What Works for You 198. Watch and Learn 199. Trust Professional Feedback

The Most Important Secret of All

200. Do What You Love and Be Happy

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