| Billy Pegram analyzes over fifty images to teach you model photography. Includes finding and training models, building a portfolio, posing, location and studio techniques, and lighting diagrams.Billy Pegram analyzes over fifty images to teach you model photography. Includes finding and training models, building a portfolio, posing, location and studio techniques, and lighting diagrams. REVIEWS: “Highly recommended for anyone interested in this type of photography.”—Shutterbug“...reflects the unique style of the author with tips on how to make spectacular model images.”—Photo Seminars FROM THE BOOK: EQUIPMENT PREFERENCES: “I sometimes use a medium format camera for commercial assignments, but I prefer a 35mm format for shooting people because it's simply a lot faster to use than a medium format . I used to use professional film all the time, but since I started working in higher temperatures I have started using over the counter products. Professional film shifts quickly in extreme temperatures. However, if I'm shooting indoors on an assignment where color matching is important, I do use professional film.” WORKING WITH NEW MODELS: “One of the benefits of working with new models (who pay relatively little for a session) is that I get to do a little experimentation with new looks, locations, poses, lighting, etc. This means that when I am working for a corporate client, I don't have to spend as much time experimenting with the set-up then!” PORTFOLIOS: “When shooting images for a model's portfolio, I have them bring a lot of clothes to the studio (better too many than too few!). The clothes you decide on should be ones that aren't too trendy. Clothes like these will look dated quickly and require more photographs be taken. Once a model is well established she can add more trendy items to her portfolio. For the amateur model, try to accomplish a few basic shots: a basic head shot, a glamour head shot, a basic full body shot, etc. Try to show the model's beauty with a clean and fresh look.” POSING: “I get a lot of good ideas from fashion magazines. I read them all to keep up on who's doing what. Especially when working with beginners, it's very helpful to have a list of ideas in mind, since you will need to be able to suggest things. Also, having a lot of ideas at your finger tips is helpful just because people's body proportions vary so widely. A pose that looks one way with one model may look totally different with another.” SPECS: 8.5 X 11, paperback, over 50 b&w color photos, 128 pgs, index Billy Pegram's scoutmaster turned him into a photographer. The rest is history. Billy works with fashion, fine arts and sports photography, taking many photos used by athletes in their promotional materials. Billy does PR work as well. |
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