Directing the fashion model
February 24th, 2009I know this blog is mainly about fashion photography however, there are going to be many times when you will be shooting a head shot or a corporate head shot or just a family portrait. You MUST be GREAT at directing your subject. Yes fashion models you will have an easier time with because they will have experience but even the best and most experienced models want your input and energy.
Helmut Newton said it best… “My job as a portrait photographer is to seduce, amuse and entertain.”
So my first photography tip is: ➢Talk to and direct your model. Reinforce words like beautiful, nice, great, you look amazing, sexy! Say it with energy and conviction! Your model will feed off your energy and enthusiasm. The photographer dictates the overall tone of the shoot. Don’t be afraid or nervous. As a matter of fact your models expect you to direct them and WANT you to direct them ! Obviously if your shooting a family portrait you will choose different words other than sexy. You could tell the family how handsome they all look. Tell them what a beautiful family they are. “Parents, you look great!”
Stay tuned for another tip coming soon 
Model Bobbi Sue Luther
February 26th, 2009 at 9:52 pm
http://www.lovesimplyhappens.com says… I like the simplicty of your blog and that there is no music. Funny how fast we get tired of things that once were a novelty. Good going.
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February 27th, 2009 at 10:34 am
Hi Sherrlyn,
Thank you for the compliment. I looked at your site. You do very beautiful work.
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March 26th, 2009 at 11:24 pm
Hi you done a good job.
Keep going.
Thanks.
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March 27th, 2009 at 9:28 am
Thank you ! You’re all the over in Oz huh ? That’s awesome !
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April 4th, 2009 at 9:17 pm
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September 23rd, 2009 at 9:10 pm
do you use any music to help loosen up the mood? I know the music may be a little distracting to you or your shoot, but it could help draw out a more comfortable look from the model.
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Jason Christopher Reply:
September 24th, 2009 at 9:16 am
Hi Michael,
I always use music to loosen up the mood for the model, me and my crew ! When I shot Terrell Suggs and his friends and models they BLASTED rap music alllllllllll 10 hours lol. Did it distract me ? I couldn’t even hear it
The ONLY time it did bother me was when I was standing right next to the models and we couldn’t even hear each other. In that case I did turn down the music a bit so communication could be easier
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