Fashion Photography Poses: 13 Amazing Examples by Vincent Boiteau

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Amazing Fashion Photography Poses can be quite breath taking when properly executed. Here are 13 excellent shots by fashion photographer Vincent Boiteau to get you motivated.

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Fashion Photography Poses: 13 Amazing Examples by Vincent Boiteau pictures

Photo by Vincent Boiteau - “..Used a 100 x 100 softbox as main then the 70 x 70 straight in her back.”

Photo by Vincent Boiteau

Photo by Vincent Boiteau – “This was my first job with make-up artist: Eva and i must say, that was my first commercial beauty shot and the client was quite happy.”

Photo by Vincent Boiteau – Clothing by Custo Barcelona, a lovely local clothing designer

Photo by Vincent Boiteau – “..I went for a more conservative post treatment on this one given that the POV/framing is a bit odd, didn´t want to lay it on too thick!”

Photo by Vincent Boiteau -“This was the last shot with Sarah and Octavio decided to let her hair down, lovely idea indeed, it was getting cold and i had to head to the Custo Barcelona showroom in the fashion district of LA, a nice 20 miles of rush hour freeway in perspective. So it was really improvised.”

Photo by Vincent Boiteau - “…this dress just fits sarah like a gloves don’t it! I really miss california for shooting, there are so many locations, not like here in europe where it’s all busy and there are buildings everywhere.”

Photo by Vincent Boiteau

Photo by Vincent Boiteau -“Claire gave me several great poses here, very sensual but not dirty, she comes out very elegant and the wind really did the rest. This was, again, at the forum, that bridge to nowhere. Amazing light and so i boosted the yellow, it’s not the end of summer yet in Barcelona.”

Photo by Vincent Boiteau – “Better you don’t ask what this shoot was for but hey, you don’t choose your clients, they choose you. So we (baby) oiled up the models, well, the make-up artists did (can’t win all the time!) and i set up the lights.”

Photo by Vincent Boiteau -“Here it’s more of the black and white, with a single hard light you can do some kool stuff…”

Photo by Vincent Boiteau -“…summer’s here boys and girls!”

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Fashion Photography Tess Feuilhade | Paris New York

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Fashion photographer Tess Feuilhade displays a discriminating eye for light, shadows and facial expressions. His photography is won the attention of the top fashion clients around the world, including Cosmopolitan, Vogues, LAG , Harper’s Bazaar….“An internationally published fashion photographer based in Paris Fashion District. Tess Feuilhade was born in Paris in 1977. Earned a degree in Graphic arts from Ecole Superieure d’Arts Graphiques University (E.S.A.G.) in Paris in 1999. By the age of twenty-two, He had moved to New York and began assisting photographers like Mickael Delew, Peter Wellington …. At the age of 25 began an independent photographer’s career in New York. Work continued in Milan and Paris then in Tokyo, Japan. In 2005 returned to Paris and continued a successful career in fashion photography.”

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Photographer Marco Tenaglia | High Energy Fashion

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marco tenaglia fashion photographer Photographer Marco Tenaglia | High Energy Fashion pictures Beauty and fashion photographer Marco Tenaglia incorporates his unique blend of “in your face” camera angles and high energy composition to produce his stunning trademark style …“I’M A FASHION PHOTOGRAPHER MAINLY SHOOTING IN ROMA, MILANO, LONDON, AND NEW YORK FOR INTERNATIONAL CLIENTS AND PUBLICATIONS INCLUDING: AI, AVA PUBLISHING, CCP, EXPRESSION, G3, GQ, HEAD, IMAGINE, IN DAS STAR,MAXIMUM LIFESTYLE,MUSE MAGAZINE, PHOTO, REFLEX, SALASAR MEDIA SYSTEMS,TWENTY AND MANY OTHERS …”

Christian Gomez Photographer | Simple Perfection

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christian gomez photography Christian Gomez Photographer | Simple Perfection pictures Quite amazing how quickly a career in photography can develop! As I admire the work of fashion photographer Christian Gomez, I am struck by his style of simplistic perfection…models are typically photographed against a solid background, beautifully lit, and hand placement is carefully chosen. Focusing on the small details can make a big impact in your fashion photography.

“IN 2003, CHRISTIAN STARTED PHOTOGRAPHY, WORKING FOR MODEL AGENCIES IN VANCOUVER. BY MID-YEAR, HE GOT HIS FIRST PUBLICATION. SHORTLY AFTER, HE HAD SHOT OVER 20 EDITORIALS FOR MAGAZINES AND HAD HIS FIRST COVER.

IN EARLY 2004, HE JOINED SUMMUM MAGAZINE AS PHOTO EDITOR & ART DIRECTOR, BUT LEFT AFTER 4 ISSUES TO PURSUE PERSONAL GOALS. THAT’S WHEN HE WAS PUBLISHED IN GQ, LOADED & ZINK. AT THE END OF 2004, HE JOINED THE TEAM AT CHARRON & CIE TO WORK ON A NEW MAGAZINE THAT BECAME ‘LA SEMAINE’ CURRENTLY No1 IN QUEBEC.

IN 2005 HE WAS NOMINATED BEST INTERNATIONAL FASHION PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR (2004). IN APRIL OF THAT YEAR, HE SHOT THE MONTREAL ALOUETTES CHEERLEADING CALENDAR.

FOR 2006, CHRISTIAN HAS BIG PLANS: HE SIGNED ON TO WORK AS PHOTO DIRECTOR ON A NEW CAR PUBLICATION AND IS ALSO WORKING ON SEVERAL OTHER PROJECTS THAT YOU SHOULD KEEP YOUR EYE ON…”

Fun, Fresh, & Fantastic | Puja Parakh Photography

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puja parakh photography Fun, Fresh, & Fantastic | Puja Parakh Photography pictures 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.

Alexandra Carr Photography| Color and Light

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soma 550 051 227x300 Alexandra Carr Photography| Color and Light pictures 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.

Posing 101 For Photographers and Models

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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.

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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

Photographing a Beauty Headshot

Posing Techniques for Photographing Model Portfolios