[Dave]

New to the game of Studio Photography, so was wondering if someone can recommend a book dedicated on poses for the models ?

[Dabhand16]

If you can't find a book, the fashion shots in the mags will give you a start. From head & shoulders for hair/make-up, through closer shots for accessories to full length.

On some of the TV progs I've seen, the models are moving and several shots are taken each time.

If you want the formal 'sitting' type of pose where the model is stationary (and you are doing all the moving ) I still think these shots can get you started.

[KenCo]

I have a PDF pose guide I downloaded from some webite unfortunately I can't remember which one.....If you want it emailed?

[Summerleft]

Watch Americas next top model Dave

[fionaB]

lolol Summer i was about to say the same thing!

fi

[Whipspeed]

Oh God, don't!!! Unless you want to photograph something as plastic as barbie!
I like the shot you've just posted, keep it natural

[Dave]

This is the shot Whipspeed is referring to :-



I much prefer natural looking shots, but as with everything that looks easy...behind the scenes there is an art to it ..... that's what I'm trying to pick up ..... the art, not the girl ...honest guv

[Whipspeed]

Yes, it must be quite difficult to get a natural shot, much harder than posing someone. You need to get some interaction between the model and the camera and photographer and the person viewing the shot.

[Dave Canon]

Dave, I believe Howard at the Studio Group showed us such a book once so you might check with him. You could also ask Hoffy as I suspect that he picked all of this up since he turned professional but I am not sure where he learnt it. The alternative is to hire professional models who do not need to be told how to pose but is that cheating?

[Dave]

Can you PM me Howards email address (if you have it). I'll also PM Hoffy

[Adam Hess]

(This site seems dedicated to digital somewhat so maybe the following won't apply) A tip or two that I've picked up is; if you can use a medium format Twin Lens Reflex instead of a SLR the sitter of your photographs might be a little more comfortable because you are looking down and away from them into your view finder rather than having that eye contact when you look through the view finder of an SLR. This might make the person more relaxed and natural if they are shy about getting their portrait taken. If you don't have access to TLR camera utilize a shutter release, so you can talk naturally while snapping photos and I've found it's a little easier to direct the person when I'm not staring through the view finder all the time. It is an art that few perfect, and I am not one of them! Take Care Dave

[Charlotte]

Adam, I've read that tip somewhere about using a remote cable, so that you can interact with the model instead of, as you say, being stuck behind the camera. Good tip to mention here

[j sotelo]

I bought two Books at Calumet Photo called:

Photographer's Guide To Shooting Model and Actor Portafolios

and

Studio Portrait Photography in Black and White (techniques and images)

they are both published by Amherst Media

I found them very useful.