Beautiful collection of portrait, advertisting, and corporate photos by photographer Ian Sanderson. As a photographer, Ian’s work uses shallow depth of field and simple backdrops in much of his work, letting the beauty of the model dominate each image. Working in black and white and color, Anderson’s photography uses classic lines of the human body to produce stunning works of art.
Photographer Olle Carlsson demonstrates the power of light with his striking portfolio. His images successfully showcase the results of using a variety of low and high contrast lighting techniques. Altering photograph contrast often produces dramatic results and can be accomplished by controlling lighting sources during the portrait session or in post-production using programs such as Adobe Photoshop.
All photography is not created equal…thankfully…Puja Parakh has created an amazing photo blog, jammed full of high energy, quirky, random, sexy, odd, adorable, off the wall, but stunningly beautiful images. Puja makes great use of both color and black and white mediums, with unqiue camera techniques and creative lighting styles.
Her photography is focused around relationships and observation. I love the way her subjects/models convey a sense of total comfort in front of her camera…not an easy task to accomplish!
It’s always refreshing when you are lucky enough to view a collection of photos that steers clear of the beaten path…this is one such photo blog.
Fashion photographer Alexandra Carr …great use of color, command of lighting, unconventional composition, and in a word…intriguing. An awkward and unorthodox style of complexly constructed environmental portraiture featuring sexy models, unusual sets yielding striking results.
Whether you want to become a professional photographer or model, learning the basics of posing are a must. Proper posing techniques should not only compliment the model’s body, but also be appropriate for the type of portrait and the intended use of the resulting photographs.
During a portrait session, the photographer is expected to have knowledge on proper posing techniques and to lead or direct the model for the poses wanted. While a subject may or may not have a great deal of experience modeling, it is up to the photographer to be able to understand and articulate the poses desired.
Photography Posing Secrets: A Resource For Posing A Model For The Camera
When just getting started photographing models, you will experience a great deal of trial and error. Many professional portrait photographers learned their craft through this method, as well as working with established professionals. One technique that has proven highly success for many photographers is to start by emulating the works of other seasoned photographers. While not copying, per se, the idea is to look at how other photographers have tackled similar subjects and learn from their techniques. Many photographers compile a “swipe file” or collection of images they like and study every aspect of the photographs…positioning of the head, what to do with the hands, how are the legs bents, where the toes are pointed, etc..I have found the use of the swipe file to be a highly effective training tool.
Review these great books on Fashion Photography
In addition to mastering posting techniques, variety is not only the spice of life, but also of a portfolio. Experimenting with a wide range of poses will give you more opportunities to creating the perfect photograph of your model. One great pose does not work for every model.
There are many books on the topic of model posing, many of which can be found in your local library or readily available online.
Here are some excellent sites on posing techniques:
Benji’s Studio Lighting and Posing Tutorial
Professional Posing Techniques for Wedding and Portrait Photographers
The Essential Guide to Portrait Photography
The model: some do’s and don’ts of basic posing
Lighting is perhaps one of the most underrated aspects of photography. To quote George Eastman, founder of the Eastman Kodak Company, “…light makes photography. Embrace light. Admire it. Love it. But above all, know light. Know it for all you are worth, and you will know the key to photography.” Fashion and advertising photographer Chris Nicholls displays a tremendous command of effective lighting techniques..regardless of the setting, Chris skillfully controls his lighting sources for dramatic effects and to bring out the beauty in each model he photographs.
Born in England and raised in Canada, Chris Nicholls has emerged as one of the most sought after fashion photographers. Splitting his time between New York and Toronto, his work appears in many magazines including Elle, Flare, Fashion, Wish, Scene and Essence. His advertising clients include M.A.C. Cosmetics, La Senza Lingerie, Lord & Taylor, The New York City Ballet, Birks/Mayors, Clairol, Harry Rosen, Holt Renfrew, Lida Baday, Alfred Sung, and Badgley Mischka.
The beautiful fashion photography portfolio of Antonio Manzone…“I was born in Lecce in 1971. I’ve been passionate about photography since when I was 13. When I was 24 and was studying Economics at university, I met my current business partner and great friend Corrado, with whom I gave birth to Photografika Studio in 1995 in Lecce.
To me photography is something more than just expression, it is a privilege: taking pictures you capture and share the unforgettable emotions of life. In the recent few years I’ve moved my attention to advertising and fashion photography and now I’m investing all my time and energy into this new direction!”