How to Pose Models for Photography
Not all books on lighting or photography are created equal. Here are resources, websites and tips on posing models for photography. Websites
http://www.shopomp.com/moreinfo.cfm?Product_ID=73
http://www.photocrack.com/pages/download/ModelPose15.html (zip download)
http://www.petergowland.com/glamour11.html
http://www.martinchia.com/posing_101.asp
Wedding Pose Checklist
Books
There is one author that I’ve found that comes pretty close to covering it all in one book though. The author is J.J. Allen and I can’t recommend his two books enough. The first one is probably a tad better than the second one, but they are both excellent. J.J. writes in a style that is very informative but doesn’t lose you in techno-speak, nor talk to simple for those with some knowelege already. He gives good descriptions and examples that are on the same page so you don’t have to keep flipping back and forth to view a diagram or example while reading about it. He’s one of those rare authors that knows what he’s talking about and how to say it. His web site is at: http://jjaflair.home.att.net/
His books are:
- “Posing and Lighting Techniques for Studio Portrait Photography
- “Lighting and Exposure Techniques for Outdoor and Location Portrait Photography”.
On the second one, there is another book out there of the same name, so if you get it, make sure it’s by J.J. Allen.
Some other books that I have bought, liked and used are:
- “Create Lighting Techniques for Studio Photographers” by Dave Montizambert.
- “Master Lighting Guide” by Christopher Grey.
- “Lighting for People Photography” by Stephen Crain.
- “The Portrait - Professional Techniques and Practices in Portrait Photography” a Kodak book.
And though a bit more technical, still one that is worth having on the shelf…
- “Light Science & Magic” by Fil Hunter and Paul Fuqua.
Another great source is http://www.lightingmagic.com/directry.htm the web site for Scott Smith. He has some excellent sources on his web site, a Q&A section and some pretty good books as well.
This should be enough to get you started and is only a drop in the bucket of what’s available out there.