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| Date: 2007-07-28 03:45 I was writing a reply to one model in response to her questions about some
pictures she'd just added to her portfolio, and ended up writing much more
general advice than advice specific to her, so I trimmed it out. However, I
think it's useful, so for any models wanting to know what a photographer (well,
what this photographer in particular) wants from models, here
it is.
I find all too often that girls cannot smile naturally, or cannot express any
specific emotion other than "bored". It's not always as easy as just "smile", as
the expression has to look natural and has to convince the viewer of the
intended emotion and even evoke the emotion in the viewer.
What I suggest is practising expressions in the mirror, maybe for 10 minutes at
a time, two or three times a day, so they can be "pulled out" on demand during a
photo shoot. To keep it looking "natural", try thinking of a time when you felt
happy (or sad, or thoughtful, or concentrating, or whatever) so you can then
recall that memory and feel the emotion again. That way, you can bring the
expression through from your feelings and out through your eyes.
Also, try for different sorts of smiles (relaxed, happy, cute, cheeky, full-on
"laugh" etc.).
Setting up a small digital camera on a mini-tripod is the way forward here: set
it up so it's looking at you in a mirror, set it on self-timer and then strike
the pose so it can take your picture. Remember to be looking into the camera and
not at yourself in the mirror, though! Then you can review how they look and try
other thoughts and other looks and you'll find that you'll quickly be able to
produce any of a whole range of expressions whenever a photographer asks you. |
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 ID: 198827 Posts: 150 | Date: 2007-07-28 14:35 thats some good advice lol!!!!ill have to start tryin that one.:*~Liz~*:. |
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| Date: 2007-07-29 16:28 This advice was intended for those girls who can't smile - we already know that
you can, Elizabeth! 
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ID: 198827 Posts: 150 | Date: 2007-07-29 16:22 Thank u rick that means a lot 2 me!.:*~Liz~*:. |
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 ID: 196690 Posts: 58 | Date: 2007-07-29 18:02 I think with experience and practice, the model can pull out any poses or
expressions.
Those who're new to the industry could really use some of your methods. Thanks! |
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 ID: 170792 Posts: 688 | Date: 2007-07-30 02:26 consider it
done Rick..i sure need to practice too thanks for the tips |
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 ID: 197582 Posts: 197 | Date: 2007-07-30 02:38 So here talking about having or getting photoshoot with some face expression
rite? On last photoshoot, had tried some, but just some... wanna try out the
crying one, angry, etc. |
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 ID: 201941 Posts: 3 | Date: 2007-08-01 04:45 Well..thanks so much for the advice.. i do need that.... I'm really timid
in smiling..so till my next photo shoot , i'll bring out a great smile with your
advice..thanks so much..rick! |
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| Date: 2007-08-01 04:51 I'm glad some of you are finding it useful 
Rahirza Ahmad:
So here talking about
having or getting photoshoot with some face expression rite? On last photoshoot,
had tried some, but just some... wanna try out the crying one, angry,
etc. That'd be cool! It's rather like acting, where you have to be able to
project an emotion to the audience. It's just more common in commercial work
that you'd need a smile than anything else, though I've seen "shocked" and
"depressed" used to good effect, too.
I did have one girl trying to do a "mean" look, but she kept bursting out
laughing whenever it was almost there, so it took ages to get the shot!  |
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 ID: 202677 Posts: 55 | Date: 2007-08-01 04:56 Thanks for advices |
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| Date: 2007-08-10 09:34 wow amazing advice ....i always have a bit of trouble with that ...its either i
smile too much or look like i am abt to punch someone !  |
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| Date: 2007-08-10 11:26 Hahaha - that reminds me of one model I had who said that she had a similar
problem whenever she tried to put on a sexy pout, but would end up looking
pissed off instead |
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| Date: 2007-08-10 13:20 Presciosa Lunda:
wow amazing advice ....i always have a bit of trouble with that ...its either i
smile too much or look like i am abt to punch someone !
I think that is just a yorkshire thing lol! |
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 ID: 179376 Posts: 828 | Date: 2007-08-10 13:45 Good stuff
Keep up the good work.
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 ID: 207419 Posts: 95 | Date: 2007-09-29 08:55 thanks, that i know i have to work on but my smiling is ok i just need to learn
how to express moreSoon enough i'll be on your wall and you'll wanna be me |
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| Date: 2007-09-30 03:10 Thanks for that advice, Rick! I'm sure I have to work on my smile too! |
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