First Photo Shoot

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28 Jun 2010 - 12:32 PM

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StuartAt (e2 Member)

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28 Jun 2010 - 12:42 PM

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No expert, but I think the way I would approach this is to have a list of shots that you want to take. I'm guessing this would be divided up into head shot / three quarter / full length. Consider how you are going to incorporate the environment (little point in shooting in woods if it isn't obvious or doesn't add anything to the pics).

If you have a model, it is quite likely that she will have some ideas too and you can work through them together.

Miles Herbert (e2 Member)

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28 Jun 2010 - 1:00 PM

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The real key is relaxing both the model and yourself. If she is unhappy it will show in the finished images, so maybe have a chat before the shoot and out line what you hope to get, and see what she expects from you. Be honest and open but don't under sell yourself, if she is working TFP (time for prints) then there is a fair chance that she is not as experienced as you might think and is possibly as nervous as you are about the whole thing. Make sure that any levels are agreed on before the shoot ... ie if you expect her to strip off to any degree it's better to discuss this before hand so no-one has any nasty surprises on the day. Make sure she is comfortable going out with you, invite her to bring a friend along for moral support (they are also great for holding reflectors!) although try to avoid parents or partners as a chaperone. Parents and partners can cause problems ... avoid unless they are 200% supportive!

On the day keep talking about what you are doing. Ask the model for their input as well, any ideas they have. Chimp with them and show them the images on the camera screen and get feed back from them as well as giving them feed back. We always try to keep it light hearted and fun, and we have a rule that we only touch the model with her permission. It's just a common courtesy to ask before removing that stray hair, but it is usually apreciated by the model who is fed up with photographers grabbing her. We also usually make a point of bringing snacks and drinks and having a break at some stage to review what has been done so far. Often after a little break nervous models are a lot more confident ...

Have a look at the location you are using before the shoot ... that will give you an idea of the shots that you want, for example "she would look pretty good draped over that fallen tree". Take a note book and write ideas down. Also look in magazines for ideas of the kind of shots you might be looking for and maybe try to do your own version of the shot. Cut images out to bring with you on the day ...

Just some ideas to start with. Every model is different and every shoot is different so no set path to follow other then the basics, sometimes you hit it off with a model and the shoot goes really well, sometimes you have an instant personality clash and everything goes wrong ...

Have fun

Miles

nikon_stu

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28 Jun 2010 - 1:58 PM

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Thanks everyone, really appreciate the comments,

Looks like we (me and model) have already started off on the right track then anyway. Swapped downloaded images and a few ideas, also a little concerned about that in case my shots don't come out as good as she expects. No she isn't that experienced either, couple of basic shoots but nothing major, I have given her free reign over outfits, I cant dress myself let alone someone else lol. Think for me the big thing is going to be the scare factor of a first shoot and everything. I know the area we are going to a little bit (well, if I can find it again!!!!), I have done a few self portraits there so hopefully that one is ticked off too!

I'll go for the quantity approach then and hopefully get a few decent ones

Cheers