Here are two simple rules for posed portraits:
1. If it can bend, bend it!
2. If there are two bendables, bend them differently.
2. If there are two bendables, bend them differently.
Think about joints for this...shoulders, elbows, knees, even head/necks!
For instance, put on hand on the hip and have the other one just hanging by your side. Legs are harder, but you could lean against a wall with one leg out a bit, or shift your weight to one foot or the other.
For instance, put on hand on the hip and have the other one just hanging by your side. Legs are harder, but you could lean against a wall with one leg out a bit, or shift your weight to one foot or the other.
Examples*
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| Not like this... |
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| ....like this! |
*Disclaimer: these examples are not posed portraits. They were completely candid. Sorry :P
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And because I can't wait any longer...
CHRISTMAS IS COMING!
I'll be posting photos of our great decorating tomorrow in honor of December 1st! :)
Clarify a bit more for me, Lise. Should there be more angles on the body for the portrait shots?
ReplyDeleteYes... this is mainly for posed portraits. The legs and arms shouldn't all be straight, there should be - I'm not sure about angles - more bent joints. For instance, put on hand on the hip and have the other one just hanging by your side. Legs are harder, but you could lean against a wall with one leg out a bit, or shift your weight to one foot or the other. Is that clearer? I know it is a little hard to visualize...
ReplyDeleteI got it now! I saw some photos where the subject was very straight and stiff and it did not look good at all, where as to good photographers like Mr. Nate Henderson, got us moving, walking, and even running when he took our family photos. :) Thanks for this great tip!
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