Photographing Men · Posing, Lighting, and Shooting Techniques for Portrait and Fashion Photography by Rojas, Jeff -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

Title Page Copyright Page Dedication Page Acknowledgments Contents Introduction

The Minimalist A New Perspective on Photographing Men Take Control: Invest in Your Client’s Personal Image What I Learned as a Portrait and Fashion Photographer My Method: Think Ahead Bonus Video

Part I: Defining Features

Chapter 1. Face Shapes

Studying Face Shapes

Square Round Triangular Oblong Oval Diamond Heart

Making Decisions Based on Your Subject’s Face Shape

Choosing the Right Lens Contouring Faces: My Method Contouring Faces in Adobe Photoshop: Dodge and Burn

Chapter 2. Body Types

Ectomorph (Skinny) Mesomorph (Athletic) Endomorph (Heavy/Large)

Chapter 3. Perceived Flaws

Baldness or a Large Forehead

Lighting Background Depth of Field Lens Choice

Acne, Scars, and Wrinkles

Lighting Post-Production

Redness or Rosacea

Lighting Post-Production

Double Chin

Posing your Subjects Lighting Lens Position and Lens Choice

White or Graying Hair

Lighting Background Depth of Field Post-Production

Glasses

Lighting Turning your Subject’s Head Putting your Subject in Shade Shifting the Position of the Glasses Embracing it

Part II: Posing and Styling

Chapter 4. Understanding Body Language

The Importance of Nonverbal Communication in Photography Body Language Made Easy Using Triangles and Negative Space to Your Advantage Analyzing Your Subject and His Environment Posing versus Directing Your Subjects

Chapter 5. Standing Poses

Hands in Pocket with Feet Shoulder-Width Apart One Hand on Shoulder, Other Hand in Pocket, with Legs Shoulder-Width Apart Hands in Pockets and Legs Apart Arms and Legs Crossed Hand Touching Face, Arms Crossed, Legs Crossed Jacket over Shoulder, Hand in Pocket, Legs Crossed Jacket over Shoulder, Arm Relaxed, Walking Toward Camera Hand in Pocket, Holding Triceps, Walking Toward Camera Additional Inspiration

Chapter 6. Sitting Poses

Hands Over Legs, Leaning Forward, Facing Camera Legs Up, Hand on Leg, Hand on Face Legs Apart, One Hand in Pocket, Other Hand on Knee Arms Crossed, Legs Crossed, Facing Camera Arms Crossed, Legs Crossed, Facing Sideways Leaning into Knee, Arms on Legs, Legs Out Sitting on a Stool Sitting on a Stool, Facing the Camera Additional Inspiration

Chapter 7. Lying Poses

Leg Extended, Back Leg Bent, Hand on Knee, Body Supported by Elbow Leg Extended Facing Camera, Leg Up, Elbow on Knee, Body Supported by Right Hand Both Elbows on Floor, Back Leg Bent Lying on Side with Head Propped on Hand, Arm on Stomach Lying on Side with Head Propped on Hand, Other Arm over Head Additional Inspiration

Chapter 8. Styling 101

Why Fit Matters More Than Style How a Suit Should Really Fit

The Shoulders The Torso The Rear Sleeve Length Jacket Length The Break (Hem Length) The Collar

Styling Tools for Your Studio

Mini Spring Clamps or Binder Clips Garment Steamer Blotting Paper Underarm Shields or Sanitary Napkins

Chapter 9. Styling Difficult Features

Bigger, Broader Men

Wear Light Layers Avoid Showing Bare Skin Wear Suspenders Instead of Belts Trim Facial Hair Wear a Hat Use a Pocket Square Pay Attention to the Background

Taller, Skinnier Men Shorter Men Double Chins and Shorter or Wider Necks Long or Skinny Necks

Part III: Lighting Men

Chapter 10. Introduction to Lighting Men

Artificial Light versus Natural Light Hard Light versus Soft Light Lighting Gear

Barn Doors Beauty Dishes Diffusion Material Flags Gels Honeycomb Grids Octaboxes Reflector Dishes Softboxes Stripboxes Umbrellas

Chapter 11. Portrait Photography

The Classic Man Clean Background Clean Portrait Dramatic Portrait The Refined Man Painterly Portrait The Polished Man Signature Style

Chapter 12. Commercial Photography

Men’s Fragrance Campaign: Window Light Men’s Fragrance Campaign: Speedlights Fitness and Yoga Equipment Sports Equipment I Men’s Catalog Sports Equipment II Muscle Magazine Grit

Chapter 13. Fashion Photography

Window Light The Snapshot Eyewear Campaign I Eyewear Campaign II Luxury Campaign Simple Texture Natural Light Eyewear Campaign III

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