How To Take a Fashion Portrait
- December 2, 2008
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Colin O'Dwyer
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Marci Fine
- Filmmaker Rune Ness
- Model Nora Ness
- Photographer Rune Ness
A fashion portrait should convey emotion and follow a story line. Delightfully, besides these two rules, it doesn’t have to make sense.
You Will Need
- A camera
- An 80mm lens
- A model
- Fashion accoutrements
- And a storyline or concept
- Props (optional) (optional) (optional)
- Makeup (optional) (optional) (optional)
- Clothing (optional) (optional) (optional)
- An assistant (optional) (optional) (optional)
Step 1: Select your model
Select a model that is willing to pose for you.
Try to look for models with interesting or unique facial characteristics, for example, large eyes.
Step 2: Brief your model
Brief your model on the concept and storyline — the more the model understands your idea, the better.
Step 3: Style your model
Style and prop your model making sure their hair, makeup, clothing and accessories are exactly what you want; every detail helps illustrate your vision.
Have an assistant help the model while you get your equipment ready.
Step 4: Set up lighting
While the model is prepping, set up any artificial lights that you may be using.
Even, soft light is the most flattering and desirable when shooting fashion photography.
Step 5: Eliminate shadows
Try eliminating any unwanted shadows on the model unless it is part of your stylistic expression and concept.
Step 6: Grab your camera
Grab your camera with a minimum of an 80mm lens attached.
Step 7: Choose your film and settings
Select your film, aperture and shutter speed that is appropriate for your shooting conditions.
Step 8: Compose the shot
Compose your shot and meter on your subject.
Step 9: Focus on your subject
Focus on the desired object or on a captivating part of the subject like the eyes or lips.
Step 10: Reiterate the scenario
Reiterate the scenario and start snapping as your model lets the storyline and concept unfold.
Remember to tell your model when you see something you like or dislike. The more feedback you provide them, the better they will interpret your outline.
Step 11: Shoot away
Shoot as much as you can.
Step 12: Thank your model
Thank your model, and go check out the results.
Legendary fashion photographer Irving Penn is 90 years old and still contributing to Vogue.
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