Chris Nelson. Master Guide for Glamour Photography: Digital Techniques and Images. 2007

(C. Jardin) #1



    1. THE GLAMOUR PORTRAIT.



  • Reasons for Commissioning a Glamour Portrait.

    • A Special Hobby.

    • Fitness Portfolio.

    • A Racy Wedding Gift.

    • A Group Session.



  • So What is a Glamour Portrait?.

  • The Beauty in Every Subject.

  • Six Styles.

    • Classic Beauty.

    • Fashion.

    • Artistic.

    • Pin-up.

    • Sensual.

    • Provocative.





    1. UNDERSTANDING YOUR CLIENTS.



  • The Planning Consultation.

  • Self-Rating Questionnaire.

  • The Product She Wants.

    • Calendars.

    • Centerfold Posters.

    • Session Books.

    • Designer Albums.



  • Studio Atmosphere.

    • Dressing Room.



  • Hair and Makeup.

  • Clothing and Accessories.

    • Feather Boas.

    • Fabric.

    • Clothing.



  • Lingerie, Seminudes, and Nudity.

    • A Self-Image Booster.

    • Have Her Bring a Friend.

      • Touching the Subject.

      • Conversation.



        1. FLATTERING FACES AND FIGURES.



      • Angle of Main Light to Subject.

        • Short Lighting.

        • Broad Lighting.

        • Fashion Lighting.

        • Split Lighting.



      • Facial Lighting Patterns.

        • Loop Lighting.

        • Butterfly Lighting.

        • Rembrandt Lighting.



      • Facial Angles.

        • Full Face.

        • Two-Thirds.

        • Profiles



      • Flattering Figures.

        • Avoid Straight Lines.

        • The C Pose.

        • The S Pose.



      • Be a Posture Nag.

      • Solving Figure Problems.

        • Waist.

        • Stomach.

        • Legs and Thighs.

        • Breasts.



      • The Corrective Mind-Set.



        1. STUDIO AND INDOOR PHOTOGRAPHY.



      • Black Backgrounds.

      • White Backgrounds.

      • Gels and Secondary Backgrounds.

      • Red Satin.

        • TABLE OF CONTENTS







  • Special Techniques.

    • Mirrors.

    • Window Light.

    • The Wet Look.

    • High-Contrast Black & White.





    1. GLAMOUR ON LOCATION.



  • Lighting.

    • Equipment.

    • The Flash as Main Light.

    • Flash Settings.

    • A Trick for Reducing Flash Power.

    • Positioning the Flash.



  • Locations.

    • Tire Factory.

    • Railroad Bridge.

    • Railroad Yard.

    • Railroad Trestle.

    • Junkyards.

    • Lakes, Rivers, and Oceans.

    • Waterfalls.

    • Wildflowers.



  • AND ENHANCEMENTS. 6. DIGITAL TECHNIQUES

  • Cameras and Lenses.

  • Digital Enhancements.

    • High-Contrast Black & White.

    • Enhancing the Eyes.

    • Enhancing the Lips.

    • Enhancing the Teeth.

    • Enhancing the Skin.

    • Digital Glow.

    • Porcelain Skin.

    • LucisArt.

    • Proportional Enhancements.



        1. MARKETING YOUR STUDIO.



      • Four Words.

        • Sexy.

        • Fun.

        • Classy.

        • Discreet.



      • Be Different.

      • Creating Demand for Your Brand of Glamour.

        • Media Trades.

        • Displays.

        • Web Site.

        • Referrals.

        • Special Events.



      • BEFORE THE SESSION. 8. SALES BEGINS

      • Plan for Success, But Be Open to Inspiration.

      • Projection Screening for the “Wow” Factor.

      • A SUMMARY. DOLLARS, SENSE, AND LIFE:

      • Index.





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