I am a motivated amateur photographer and I really appreciate the way Rolando sets the subject forth.
There is a plethora of well diagramed examples and pictures of the various subjects he covers. Sure, there must be written commentary but it supports the examples rather than tries to carry the material all by itself.
As I didn't know the basics of posing, shot design and composition in this genre, this work provides that. From those very clear examples I have been able to work obliquely and create new work.
Of course the models and pictures are gorgeous and very easy on the eyes.
I highly recommend this work for those like myself: You don't know. You understand you don't know. But want to know.
Author(s): Rolando Gomez
Edition: illustrated edition
Publisher: Amherst Media; Turnaround [distributor]
Year: 2008
Language: English
Pages: 129
City: Buffalo, N.Y. :, London
Tags: Библиотека;Досуг;Фотография;Жанры фотосъемки;Модная и гламурная фотосъемка;
Table of Contents......Page 4
Preface......Page 7
Foreword......Page 9
Introduction......Page 11
Cultural Perceptions......Page 15
Models......Page 17
Non-Model Subjects......Page 19
The Model’s Self-Esteem......Page 21
The Story to be Told......Page 23
The Subject’s Comfort......Page 24
Being Sensitive to the Subject......Page 25
Tall Subjects......Page 28
Short Subjects......Page 29
Heavy Subjects......Page 30
The Three Main Body Sections......Page 31
The Buttocks and Upper Thighs......Page 34
One Support Leg, One Accent Leg......Page 38
Slimming the Legs......Page 40
Point the Toes......Page 44
Keep an Eye on the Clothing......Page 45
A Belly or a Six-Pack......Page 46
The Navel......Page 47
Uneven Breasts......Page 48
Augmented Breasts......Page 49
The Shoulders......Page 50
The Collarbones......Page 51
Using the Arms to Hide Problem Areas......Page 53
Framing the Face......Page 54
Hands with Props......Page 56
Hands on Hips......Page 57
Hands to Conceal......Page 58
Fingernails......Page 60
The Neck......Page 61
The Hair......Page 62
Nose Size......Page 64
The Perfect Smile......Page 65
The Teeth......Page 67
Direction of the Eyes......Page 68
Makeup......Page 69
Hiding the Stomach Area......Page 71
Stand......Page 73
Look for S Curves......Page 75
Rear Views......Page 76
On Hands and Knees......Page 78
Watch the Lines......Page 79
Imaginary Lines......Page 81
Diagonal Lines......Page 82
The Camera Contrived......Page 84
Get Creative......Page 85
Switch Lenses......Page 88
Cropping......Page 89
Action and Motion......Page 91
Rapport Starts with Your First Communication......Page 94
Be Observant and React to What You Learn......Page 96
On the Phone or Via E-Mail......Page 98
Helpful Details......Page 99
Vague Communications......Page 102
Working with Models......Page 103
Art Direction......Page 104
The Bottom Line......Page 106
The Headshot......Page 107
The Bust-Up Pose......Page 110
The Full-Length Pose......Page 112
The Backside Pose......Page 113
The Implied Nude Pose......Page 116
Ten Qualities of the Ideal Glamour Model......Page 118
Poorly Groomed Nails......Page 120
Tan Lines......Page 122
Round or Square Faces......Page 123
My Sponsors and Supporters......Page 124
Conclusion......Page 125
Index......Page 126
