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p.1 #1 · p.1 #1 · Does it all come down to creative execution of rules... | |
On reflection, I feel I've finally reached a certain point where I can, about 50% of the time, produce poses that are adequate...based on rules.
It's the rules that do it for me. Rules like...
Separate chin line from neck to present the form of the face better;
Balance one side with the other in curves;
Don't let subjects look like they're off-balance;
Hands should look relaxed, practical, natural, or obscured, preferably not showing the tops or bottoms of hands;
Elbows can be straight or bent, but in either case they should not look compressed, tense (especially with 90-degree angles like a square) or unnatural;
Nose typically should not go past the far cheek or else it will look longer (more acceptable with short-nosed persons);
Most female faces look good with short, loop lighting;
If the eye feels something is off-balance, try to isolate the particular object that seems to cause it, and...change it;
Popping hips adds a good dynamic for women, but make sure it pops in the right direction (related to balance);
Turning female head opposite of body direction (especially at slight angles to camera) seems to be complementary most of the time;
Having the bride accentuate waistline and leg line from the lower end by putting one leg (usually the front leg if turned at an angle to camera) slightly in front, or by bending one leg and letting the knee of front leg go towards the center of her figure, seems to work well;
Female arms should generally not look fat, e.g. separation from torso - but not in an unnatural way - or under the man's arm/hand;
Frequently women don't like seeing their faces from below (told by a boudoir photographer);
Body contact suggests connection;
Facial expression and eyes are extremely important for context and connection;
Watch for distracting objects in the fore/background and avoid them when possible;
blah blah blah.
8 years later, I actually adhere and pay attention to many of these rules. What I lack....is creative use of them.
Another 8 years, perhaps.
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