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 ID: 228669 Posts: 87 | Date: 2008-01-29 21:49 Now that you know the importance of striking a professional pose and what the
four basic types of poses are, it's time to learn the tips to take your modeling
to the next level.
Breathing: Many amateur models go with their instinct during a photo shoot and
hold their breath to appear frozen or posed for the camera. In reality, this is
one of the biggest flubs aspiring models can make, and it can be a tricky habit
to overcome. Despite intentions, holding your breath actually makes a picture
look strained and unnatural. You can easily come off stiff, which is the last
thing you want. Instead of holding your breath, breathe naturally and fully.
This will help you support your diaphragm, improve your overall posture, and
give the pictures a more natural look.
Posture: The days of finishing schools are behind us, and most modern day
Americans have terrible posture. And that includes models! Slouching and
shuffling is commonplace, and if you can overcome these habits you've got a
major step up. Everyone gets struck occasionally by someone walking down the
street with confidence and authority. A large part of this effect is posture,
and it's a skill you can learn. It can be difficult, though, when you can't see
anything wrong with your current posture. Remember to keep your back straight
and your shoulders raised unless otherwise directed by a photographer. This
makes you look taller, makes your stomach look tauter and trimmer, and
emphasizes cleavage. In addition to this, you should pretty much always flex
your abs. Good posture takes a lot of discipline, but keeping those basic tips
in mind will make your pictures turn out better.
Symmetry: Unlike classical modeling and advertising, the emphasis on symmetry in
pictures is out. Nowadays, the trend is interesting shapes and angles. This
might not make sense when talking about people, but its actually an essential
modeling skill. Having varied angles and pressures on your body creates a more
spontaneous and natural look. This means you should always have your limbs in
different positions and at different angles during a photo shoot, even if the
difference is subtle. Distribute your weight unevenly between your legs, and
bend one elbow if the other one is straight. Small changes and variations like
these will give your pictures extra flair.
Eyes: The model's relationship with the camera lens is a very important one.
Most people from the time they are children are trained to look into cameras
when they have their picture taken. This is not desirable much of the time on
professional modeling shoots, especially with the increased focus on naturalness
in recent years. "Candid" shots are in, and when a model compulsively looks into
the camera the effect is diminished. Try varying what angle your eyes are
pointing in every shot to play around with different kinds of emotion and to add
another layer of variety.
Smile: When you're building your portfolio, make sure that your smile varies
between shots. Again, most people are trained to whip out their widest, toothy
smile when a camera appears. Even if you have great teeth and a brilliant smile,
don't lean too heavily on those features. Agents and casting directors can
recognize a one-trick pony from a mile away. Switch up the size of your smile,
the emotion behind it, and throw in poses where you don't smile at all, and even
frown.
Sitting: Sitting poses are some of the most difficult for a model to pull off
well. They require a different set of priorities. It's very important not to
distribute your weight evenly, because it can create a flat, or bunched effect
on your body. This happens to just about everyone naturally when they sit down,
but it's your job as a model to minimize it. A key trick is to place most of
your weight on the back of a thigh and then to roll up the opposite hip from the
ground. This has a slimming effect. It's also a good idea to raise your
shoulders more than usual, and push your chest out.
Phew! As you can see there are many things to keep in your head at one time
while modeling, all the while trying to appear as natural as possible! It's
tricky, but developing these skills early can greatly boost your modeling career
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