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Photography F.A.Q (Last Updated: 2025 Feb 03 6:38 am)
Ask them about themselves, talk about current events the weather, etc. But the more you find out about them, the better you can tailor your shoot and it puts them at easy. Always try to act relaxed even when nervous.
Kort Kramer - Kramer Kreations
TwoPynts is right - just talk to them in a normal way. Get to know them, get them comfortable with you - once you can establish a good rapport the shoot will go pretty well.
Something to note - when photographing women for fashion (or whatever, frankly - a woman model), don't "touch" them. Gesture with your body for them to copy - put your hand back here, tilt your head back a little, etc. Make sure when hiring a female model that you have a female assistant somewhere in the room to help if their clothing needs readjusting, hair needs to be set, etc. Be respectful, and realize that you touching them could easily be mistaken for copping a cheap feel, or coming onto them.
Don't be nervous, and they won't be either.
Hope that helps-
-Lew ;-)
I will try and make this simple because I have worked with a few models before :-)
the best advice I can give is give them the same respect you would give your mom and you will be fine :-)
also from talking with different models the kind of photographers they try and avoid are what they call MWC (man with camera) and thats guys that have simple point and click cameras and no real gear to speak of. so make sure you have DSLR or SLR camera because they look at that stuff as well to make sure you are serious.
and most will work for TFP ( trade for pictures) or TFCD (Trade for CD of pictures) but they really have to like your work to want to do it for a trade :-)
and also make it real clear that they are welcome to bring a friend or escort. this will make them feel safe and over time as they get use to working with you they will just show up on their own.
and all models I have worked with already know the limit they will shoot at some are ok with nudes some are not. they will tell you the limits they have. and you work within those limits.
Models can be fun to work with so dont have a fear of it :-)
the biggest fear I have with models is most never show up when they say they will. if they do show up at all they are always late for the shoot.
and that should be your only fear with models. the pure fact that you are asking how to do this the right way tells us all you already have respect for them. so you have that part beat already so dont worry :-) and have fun with it :-)
Miranda
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Good advice given already by those who have posted above :) Notice this photographer is doing it just as suggested above - demonstrating pose etc.
And every one said, 'If we only live,
We too will go to sea in a Sieve,---
To the hills of the Chankly Bore!'
Far and few, far and few, Are the lands where the Jumblies
live;
Their heads are green, and their hands are blue, And they went to
sea in a Sieve.
Edward Lear
http://www.nonsenselit.org/Lear/ns/jumblies.html
Some good advice... People skills is something that takes time, and to make the connection with another human being... Those who succeed is clearly shown in the images they produce..
Danny O'Byrne http://www.digitalartzone.co.uk/
"All the technique in the world doesn't compensate for the inability to notice" Eliott Erwitt
Always establish with the model how far she is expected to go as far as topless etc is concerned and never try to push a model further than agreed.
Ask her to bring some shots of herself or a portfolio as this can establish a talking point for you and may even give you a few ideas you hadn't thought of.
I also find back ground music is a big help,it totally avoids a sudden silence if you are thinking of a pose or changing the scene -props etc.
It also relaxes the model and sometimes gives you both something to talk about.
Talk to the model about her life an interests rather than your own,she probably isn't over interested in cameras etc but will freely talk about her life style - interests etc.
Eddie
The background music I have found is a must I most the time am not thinking about that. because I am busy thinking about shooting. and any time I forget to turn on some music. they always ask if we can have some music on. and I say sure and ask them what they like and I turn it on.
Great point Eddie see how I even forgot to add that in my tips let alone remember it during a shoot :-) it is a big help for the model and sometimes you get lucky and there fav song comes on and they start to dance. lol you can get some cool shots of that unless they blur like mine have lol
Good point about the music - I was shooting a model for a necklace (first time working with her - she was a bit nervous) and had Maroon5 playing - both the Creative Director and the Graphic Designer were not that crazy about them - I knew this ahead of time, but wanted to hear something different than 80's hair bands - I've known them for years and knew they would indulge me once in a while.
The model knew and loved every song - she and I sang together (much to the CD and GD's dismay ;-) ) through the whole CD and had a great shoot!
Glad the music struck a cord (Sorry couldn't resist the pun )
I gathered up a collection of CDs from "Ministry of Sound" the Clubland collection and Clubbers Guide etc,bit heavy for some but pretty bouncy and many of the girls knew quite a few of the tracks.
A few other touches that helped was to have a crate of tissues handy,they never seem to have any but use a lot and also a clean dressing gown that the model could use during prop changes or if the model needed to rush off to the bathroom.Not that many seemed to bother with it and even during as coffee break just wandered around starkers.But it is the thought that counts and anything to relax the model is a help.Also gives a bit more of a professional image even if you work from home as I have for many years.
Eddie
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Hi
i dont know how i interact with a model in a shooting, do you have a good advice for me, how i have to talk to theme?
Adrian