Definitely check that link posted above out, lots of useful lighting tips!
What I would suggest, is definitely getting a variety of shots from a multitude of angles with different facial expressions.
Aim for about 3 final (different) useable pictures- 5 if everything is going well!
You'll want:
1. Your basic headshot-
A straightforward and head on shot. A nice DOF against a subtle background- nothing too distracting of course- but watch your focus and ensure your not focused on the tip of the nose, but rather eyes!
2. The smiling shot
This I would suggest you do maybe against some sort of wall with your model sitting down, smiling. I would advise against filling your frame entirely with your models face, so I would say zoom out a bit and off centre your models face. Get some upper body in your shot as well, maybe a have him/her lean over and slightly tilt their face to you. If it is a female- get some hair/wind action going!
3. Full body shot
Especially since this is modelling, (unfortunately) body is pretty important. Make sure your not cutting off any body pieces! Full head to toe!
4/5. Various model like poses.
For obvious reasons. Play it up with the poses AND outfits. Repetition wont stand out, be different and daring!
@stefanieneves Thanks, will be next week so this will help alot :) Was supposed to be today.
@maceugenio Both but not quite sure if she wants both indoor and outdoor for her modelling, because she wants a photo for her boyfriend for his birthday. So we will go with indoor for now :)...
I am no expert and am always a little hesitant to add my ten cents worth to this type of thread but if you look through my work (I have a fair few portrait and boudoir shots) and there is anything you like and want to ask about... well, just, ask.
Good luck.
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some good tips here.
Thanks again for directing me there :)
What I would suggest, is definitely getting a variety of shots from a multitude of angles with different facial expressions.
Aim for about 3 final (different) useable pictures- 5 if everything is going well!
You'll want:
1. Your basic headshot-
A straightforward and head on shot. A nice DOF against a subtle background- nothing too distracting of course- but watch your focus and ensure your not focused on the tip of the nose, but rather eyes!
2. The smiling shot
This I would suggest you do maybe against some sort of wall with your model sitting down, smiling. I would advise against filling your frame entirely with your models face, so I would say zoom out a bit and off centre your models face. Get some upper body in your shot as well, maybe a have him/her lean over and slightly tilt their face to you. If it is a female- get some hair/wind action going!
3. Full body shot
Especially since this is modelling, (unfortunately) body is pretty important. Make sure your not cutting off any body pieces! Full head to toe!
4/5. Various model like poses.
For obvious reasons. Play it up with the poses AND outfits. Repetition wont stand out, be different and daring!
Good luck!
@maceugenio Both but not quite sure if she wants both indoor and outdoor for her modelling, because she wants a photo for her boyfriend for his birthday. So we will go with indoor for now :)...
Good luck.