Hints and Tips – Portfolio Shoots 3

Hints and Tips – Portfolio Shoots 3

Following on from the last 2 updates, today’s blog focus’s more on generic ideas and suggestions

– Don’t lock joints. This is especially true if you are leaning forward or backwards on your hands – don’t lock fingers, hands or elbows. If in doubt…..if it bends…….bend it

– Keep fingers relaxed and separated

– Relax…..it is essential to have a casual and relaxed attitude in front of the camera

– Don’t move whilst a photographer is adjusting equipment – there is generally a reason for this

– Try and tilt the head to give a photo more intimacy and life. Tilt so it feels natural and relaxed

– Keep your make up fresh – don’t rub your eyes

– Keep your lips moist

– Busts are emphasised by arching shoulders backwards

– Waists are narrowed by rotating the upper body slightly at the waist

– Hips should never be square on to the camera – always “show a heel” when posing

– Look at other models, copy their poses……practice in front of a mirror until it looks natural

– Try and get plenty of sleep the night before a shoot – bags under the eyes and a tired mouth expression detracts from portraits