and it’s normally inexpensive, is to carry some press-on nails that you can
find at your local drugstore for quick fixes. These go on easily and pho-
tograph well. (Note:While you’re picking up those press-on nails, grab a
few fake eyelashes, too; they’re cheaper at drugstores than makeup coun-
ters and look just as good.)
Tan Lines.In most cases, tan lines aren’t too much of a problem. If
they are heavy and your model is posing nude, however, they can be very
distracting. One way to help reduce them is to shoot the model more in
profile than straight on. In addition, applying oil on the model’s body to
provide a light sheen (not shine) can help eliminate or subdue the impact
of these lines. On rare occasions, the makeup artist can be called in toWhile I normally do most of my own
postproduction, Bela Fadrovics, a great
photographer, friend, and certified
Adobe Expert in Photoshop, created a
nice composite of Andy. While the pose
in this image has many diagonals,
Fadrovics’ use of lighting, colors, and
even circles, further complements the
model’s pose and outfit. A different pose
would surely cause a different retouch-
ing effect on the background. Retouch-
ers and illustrators normally draw on the
pose and the clothing, finding ways to
accentuate and enhance what is there.
(Camera:Canon 5D;Lens:Canon 85mm
f/1.2L, USM lens, effective focal length
85mm;ISO:100;Shutter speed:^1 / 200
second;Aperture:f/13;White balance:
6000K)
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