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This type of photography is striving for a look that is natural, and even has a look that it has not been posed for at all. Comfort is essential not just physical comfort though that is important, but mental comfort,
model must be able to understand
concept behind what you are trying to do so that she can co-operate. You have to take
time to explain
techniques of flattering compositions, but equally
model has to work on being fluid and graceful in these motions.
A good relationship with your model built on confidence is essential when you come to evaluate and criticise
work. Your first session will create
tone for future work, but that is when a model will be her most nervous, a way of getting over this barrier might be to ask her to come accompanied, and that may make for a lighter more relaxed session.
Working with
same model over a number of sessions builds up a rapport, and helps
model learn what works in
images, and what doesn't. She has to be able to see
completed image, before this is really possible. As
model becomes more familiar with how you work and experiences
crucial processes of making an image,
model becomes better at generating poses which work for you, and on
whole,
number of successful images increases.
The locations for this type of photography is not important in terms of
finished image, but it needs to be a little circumspect, or you have to take along a person who watches for stray wanderers if it is outdoors. Lighting normally seems to be better if it is natural, but a single candle can be effective particularly with
use of an older model.
It is important to think ahead before this type of assignment and instruct a model to wear lose clothing and possibly no underwear as strap marks into
skin can take a long time to subside and will ruin
final shots.
Once you have managed to break into this type of work there are many stock libraries that specialise in this type of work.

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