Sunrise Yoga

jowensphoto · Apr 12, 2014

Designer · Apr 12, 2014

As a photograph the composition is very nice. The yoga pose itself needs help.

frommrstomommy · Apr 12, 2014

I agree with above. I don't gather "yoga" when I see the positioning of her body.

EOV · Apr 14, 2014

frommrstomommy said:
I agree with above. I don't gather "yoga" when I see the positioning of her body.

Agreed. I think parkour instead. If you repost with a diffent title we probably won't give you a hard time. :blushing:

Is this a self portrait?

jowensphoto · Apr 14, 2014

Thank you all

This isn't a self portrait, this is of a friend (well, friend of a friend but we hope to shoot more soon!). From what I understand she's just started on her yoga journey and our (another friend was shooting, too) was to give her some pretty photos so she could see/work on her form.

I have a few ideas floating around, so I hope to play around some more with this.

On a different note, we learned that we're both hoping to move to the same area, states away - how cool would that be?!

JoeW · Apr 14, 2014

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Actually, it's not that the pose doesn't work, it's that for silhouette shots (and that's basically what this is), it emphasizes form (specifically line). Which means...no boots, no baggie T-shirt or hoodie. You want a model who's nude or wearing a danskin or formfitting clothing (for instance, if it's a bra, you don't want a little bow sticking out). Take this exact same pose but put the model in formfitting clothing you it would be a significantly better result.

Also, regarding the dangling hair...if you're going for smooth, flowing curves and lines then put the hair up in a bun. If you're going to let it hang then don't focus on the overall form but zoom in to the face.

Last, think setting. You've got what appears to be a mountain top with a sunrise/set. So go for a pose that whispers "tranquil" or "at peace, relaxed." A pose this dynamic I'd be more likely to try in a different setting b/c you've got a pose that screams "Energy! Dynamic!" in a setting that whispers "relax....quiet beauty."

Show us the next set of results you get on this concept. B/c quite frankly, I'm a sucker for yoga shoots when well done.

Designer · Apr 14, 2014

There is another way to see one's own form, namely a mirror, but she needs to have a teacher who will make corrections as she does the poses. Also, only the experts can go out on a rocky place and strike a good pose.