When creating a model’s portfolio, posing is critical to the success of the images and to the model’s ability to find work. Each pose must emphasize the model’s best features, downplay any problem areas, reveal her ability to display clothing or products, and, of course, it needs to appeal to her prospective employers. Simultaneously achieving all of these goals exceeds the demands of typical portrait posing and requires specialized skills. In this book, Billy Pegram teaches you how to tailor your poses to the model’s target market, reveal each model’s unique abilities and beauty, and create images that get her noticed and hired. You’ll learn how to make the model’s legs, feet, and rear look their best and how to pose the torso, including special tips for making the hands appear natural and graceful. You’ll also learn how to tailor the model’s pose to suit her specialty— whether it’s fashion, catalog, swimsuit, plus-size, or editorial work.

FEATURES:

·         Evaluating the model to determine her strengths and any problem areas

·         Flattering the body, from head to toe

·         Strategies for fashion shots, catalog work, editorial images, and much more

Author: Billy Pegram

128 pages

8.5"x11"

250 color photographs

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