It's the portrait photographer's job to create a flattering--perhaps
idealized--likeness of the subject in front of his or her lens. There
are countless things to consider both technically and artistically in
order to make that happen. One thing is for certain: The more you show
in the portrait, the more of the body that you will need to carefully
position and refine. Nowhere is this more true than when photographing a
full-length subject. Every part of the body, from the hair to the tips
of the toes, must be posed, clothed, lighted, and shaded in order to
look its best.
The truth is, most photographers have trouble with conceptualizing and
carrying out their client's full-length poses. They have their clients
strike a pose and try to envision how to make it look natural,
comfortable, and photogenic. Unfortunately, their attempts often result
in a stiff, unflattering, flat, or just plain awkward presentation. This
visual sourcebook features a wide range of full-length poses designed
for men, women, teens, kids, and groups--in the studio and on location.
Photographers will find examples of poses for subjects of all ages that
work perfectly for any portrait style, from reserved to edgy and
fashion-forward, in seated, standing, and reclining presentations.
Featuring studio and location (indoor and outdoor) portraits from twenty
heralded portrait pros, this book will allow photographers to find a
pose to re-create with their client--and adventurous shooters can use a
sample portrait as a springboard for a new pose they conceptualize to
suit their unique client or one-of-a-kind portrait concept. Complete
with text on posing basics, this book is an indispensable resource that
you'll turn to over and over again.
