Posing Techniques for Glamour Photography by Gomez, Rolando -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

Table of Contents Preface Foreword Introduction 1. Factors That Impact Posing

Cultural Perceptions The Subject’s Experience

Models Non-Model Subjects Gentle Corrections

The Model’s Self-Esteem The Story to be Told

2. Posing Basics

The Subject’s Comfort Being Sensitive to the Subject Taking an Individualized Approach

Tall Subjects Short Subjects Thin Subjects Heavy Subjects

The Three Main Body Sections

3. The Hips, Legs, and Feet

From the Waist Down The Waist and Hips The Buttocks and Upper Thighs The Lower Thighs and Calves

One Support Leg, One Accent Leg Bend It Slimming the Legs Lengthening Shorter Legs Bare Legs

The Feet and Toes

Direction Point the Toes Avoid Distortion Grooming Keep an Eye on the Clothing

4. The Torso, Arms, and Hands

The Torso Abdominal Areas

Creases A Belly or a Six-Pack The Navel Clothing Marks

The Bust

Accenting Size and Shape Uneven Breasts Natural Breasts Augmented Breasts Other Concerns

The Shoulders The Collarbones The Arms

Bend the Elbows Separate the Arms from the Torso Slimming the Upper Arms Using the Arms to Hide Problem Areas Framing the Face

The Hands

Side View Hands with Props Jewelry Hands on Hips Hands to Conceal Fingernails

5. The Neck, Head, and Face

The Neck The Ears The Hair The Nose

Don’t Break the Line of the Cheek Nose Size The Nostrils

The Lips

Set a Relaxed Mood Encourage Variations The Perfect Smile Lipstick

The Teeth The Eyes

Avoid Canoeing Direction of the Eyes Uneven Eyes One Eye or Two

Catchlights Makeup

6. Sit, Stand, or Lie Down

Sit

Hiding the Stomach Area Posing on Beds The “Page Three” Pose To Accent the Legs

Stand

Look for S Curves Raise a Foot Rear Views

Lie Down

Try Different Settings The Breasts On Hands and Knees Watch the Lines

7. Composition

Lines

Implied Lines Imaginary Lines Inherent Lines Diagonal Lines Leading Lines

The Camera Contrived

Framing Move In, Move Out Get Creative Switch Lenses

Direction of the Pose

Natural Direction Cropping

Action and Motion

8. Communication and Art Direction

Rapport Starts with Your First Communication What to Say (And What Not to Say) Be Observant and React to What You Learn On the Phone or Via E-Mail

Helpful Details Vague Communications

Working with Models Art Direction The Bottom Line

9. How Do I Get That Pose?

The Headshot The Bust-Up Pose The Three-Quarter Pose The Full-Length Pose The Backside Pose The Traditional Page-Three Pose The Implied Nude Pose

10. What to Look For, What to Avoid

Ten Qualities of the Ideal Glamour Model Correcting What’s Less Than Ideal

Lack of Muscle Tone Larger Noses Disproportionate Height and Weight Visible Hair Roots or Extensions Poorly Groomed Nails Tan Lines Discolored or Crooked Teeth Thin or Uneven Lips Dark or Small Eyes Round or Square Faces

Resources

Commercial and Informational Web Sites My Sponsors and Supporters

Conclusion Index

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