58 defining styles & approachesconveying a mood
giving your models the confidence to express themselves
openly or to play a part convincingly in front of the camera is
all about interaction and communication. for an introspective
mood it is best to work quietly, taking pictures without seeking
a reaction from your model, moving slowly and speakinggently if adjustments are needed. for more exuberant moods
you may need to move about more, chatting to your model,
teasing, and joking. of course, what works for one model
may not for another—but i find that, by giving them an active
role in the shoot, between us we find a way.Facial expression
We read a person’s emotions first
and foremost through the face.
the slightest changes in expression
can convey a multitude of moods
and nuances of mood—happy,
sad, angry, thoughtful, excited,
bored, fearful, proud, lonely,
playful... the list is endless. in
a photograph, the way that a model
looks at the camera—or indeed
whether he or she looks at the
camera at all—has a direct impact
on the viewer, raising questions
and inviting interpretation.