Recent photo session in Paris

[AlexMorris]

I haven't edited any of the photos in PS so far. Could be just the settings on my camera so i'll try and lessen that over processed look next time and i'll definitely look into getting a reflector. Could you maybe specify which ones have an over processed look? (i'm guessing the second and third photos i posted on here?) I do like the dramatic look of those photos but i do also love the more natural look of the others.

And patrice: If you look on the blog there are some photos of her smiling because i noticed that she does actually smile a lot off camera so thought i would get her to smile for a few and i actually love the emotion in those photos but she is a fashion student and has worked with some professionals in the fashion industry which is why she does that more serious look too.

 

[AlexMorris]

c.cloudwalker: I could be wrong but i think she's american/french and not from paris anyways and trust me when I say she's actually one of the friendliest people I know and has a beautiful smile too but I will take the blue into account and try to stick with standard black and white next time.

Looking forward to trying out all this new advice on tuesday.

 

[c.cloudwalker]

...but she is a fashion student and has worked with some professionals in the fashion industry which is why she does that more serious look too.

Well then, tell her to forget everything she's learned up to now while she is with you. Now, I don't spend a whole lot of time looking at fashion shots so any one is welcome to correct me but her look doesn't remind me of anything I've seen recently.

She is pretty and you could probably get some good shots if you learn to manage your model. Don't let her be.

 

[AlexMorris]

So i should give her more direction and less freedom? (honest question, i'm not being sarcastic) What kind of facial expressions/poses should she have?

 

[AlexMorris]

 

[c.cloudwalker]

Yes. You are the photographer and she is the model. She does what you tell her to do.

No sarcasm felt.

But as the photog you are in charge. Or you should be. Of course, when learning, it is not so obvious but that is one thing to learn... to be in charge. And with someone who works in fashion it could be a problem. Except you don't say she works in that industry as a model which to me means she is not one.

So yes, tell her what's what. True, you have no idea what you're doing but that's ok. She doesn't either from what I can see and you are the photog so you are the one who should take charge.

So, of course, if she is doing these shoots as a favor to you, you don't want to be a drag but at the same time you need to do what you have to do to get what it is you want to get. Got it?

I'm geting myself confused, lol.

 

[AlexMorris]

Oh she has no problem with following directions i'm pretty sure she's happy to try whatever i tell her and you're right she's not a model but she did model a couple of dresses at a fashion show in paris and she is in contact with some people who might want her to become a model for them i don't know the names but she said they were a pretty big deal and as much as it is a lot of help to me to give me experience she enjoys this and was happy to see me and take photos so the main thing is figuring out what directions to give her.

 

[c.cloudwalker]

...what directions to give her.

Well, that is your job. Isn't it?

 

[AlexMorris]

Well yes but i did ask you before what kind of directions for poses and facial expressions i should give her if i want traditional glamour/fashion photos seeing as you disagreed with what she was doing in the pictures

 

[c.cloudwalker]

Well, I don't shoot fashion. Can't even stand the darn thing lol, but if I was to try and find inspiration I would look through the pages of the fashion mags. Look through, see what you can (kind of) re-create with whatever gear you have and, hopefully, while re-creating someone else's shot, you will come up with your own style.

 

[ann]

no one has mentioned that a lot of the images on that link are under exposed.

Take the above information and give it another try, or maybe even more. All this takes practice. Start looking at work from established fashion photographers, pay attention to the lighting, camera relationship to model, etc.

I know there are folks on this site with respected portfolios, one shoots for Vogue, but I can't remember his name as I don't follow fashion on a regular basis.

Here is a quote from Bresson that we all need to remember " the first 10,000 photos are the worst".