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Rolando Gomez's Posing Techniques for Glamour Photography
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Product Description
Literally working from head to toe, the images in this essential guide to glamour photography demonstrate how to flatter models’ assets and downplay any perceived flaws when there is no clothing to hide behind. Detailed instructions on recreating classic poses and a thorough discussion of the three main sections of the body—upper body, lower body, and backside—are coupled with ample photographic examples. Abundant illustrations reveal how to manipulate a model’s tresses, garner the best possible views of the face, and visually enhance the appearance of the breasts, arms, abdomen, hips, buttocks, thighs, calves, feet, and toes. Best-practice techniques for maximizing curves and minimizing bulk will make each subject look her personal best. Because of the intimate nature of nude and semi-nude photo shoots, suggestions for easing into the shoot while staying on task and ensuring a subject’s comfort are also discussed.
Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #8541 in Books
- Published on: 2008-10-01
- Original language: English
- Number of items: 1
- Binding: Paperback
- 128 pages
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From a model's perspective
While this book has received excellent reviews already, perhaps another perspective is necessary. I've been modeling for the better part of four years now, and though at times it seems that I've seen and shot everything, if I need motivation I can now pick up Rolando's Posing Techniques. This is a "must have" for every model, no matter if you are a seasoned professional or an aspiring beginner. Not only is it a manual or textbook of sorts for glamour poses, it describes to you WHY a photographer would like you to stand a certain way. If you can understand the reasoning behind a photographer's requests, the chemistry flows much easier. Professionals can only hope their model has read this book before the shoot.
Essential reading for anyone photographing human beings
Rolando's latest how-to book unlocks many of the secrets other fine photographers are reluctant to share. Not only does he point out important rules on posing, he explains WHY those rules are important. Once you understand the principles behind posing (as well as cropping, angle, and other important elements) you can expect your work to improve dramatically, even when bending the rules for effect. This book will help you think like an artist - developing an eye for line of the body, S-curves, diagonals, negative space -all important. Rolando wisely pays attention to both the technical and human aspects to photography (your model is not a mannequin, after all) and while some may find his interpersonal tips a bit obvious, they all serve to illustrate that the devil is really in the details. Richly illustrated, as you expect from Rolando Gomez. A great addition to the "Rolando Gomez Trilogy!"
Well written and well illustrated
If you are a fan of Rolando Gomez you will definitely like this book. It is a fine book and a compliment to his other titles. The main focus here is with very specific posing guidelines that go beyond the basics. Every body part is covered which helps to make this a very thorough book on the subject, not to mention factors such as body type, composition, and interacting with models to help bring out their best. As usual, the photographs are top notch. Highly recommended, a five star book.
