Sometimes body parts make for great images, but they still require posing. In this case, model Lauren was asked to lay down on
the floor. The camera was then angled to place the ends of the body on opposing corners of the frame, which helped create the
pose. Over 2,000 stickers were placed on her body—a tedious and lengthy process. (Camera:Canon 5D;Lens:Canon 85mm
f/1.2L, USM lens, effective focal length 85mm;ISO:100;Shutter speed:^1 / 80 second;Aperture:f/8;Lighting:Hensel Integra Pro
Plus 500 monolight fitted with a 7-inch reflector and a 30-degree grid;White balance:6000K)
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second is from the waist up to the base of the neck (basically the torso,
arms, and hands). The third is from the base of the neck to the top of the
head. These regions will be the subjects of our next three chapters.
If you practice this on every shoot, it should lead to greater consis-
tency and ease of posing for any model. Quite possibly, it will also help you
to develop or refine your photographic style. Always study your model
from head to toe, and let her know that you will constantly be making
these observations about all three body sections throughout the shoot.
Never leave her wondering why your eyes are constantly moving up and
down.