Secrets to Great Images
from Photo Sessions
The Professional Difference - Elegance of Style
Part 4: The Art Behind the Camera
More Tips and Techniques for Posing
By Ma*Shuqa Mira Murjan and Carl Sermon
Teamwork for Great Images
The best images from photo sessions are the result of
teamwork with the photographer and artistic director
providing the model with gentle instructions for posing.
Whenever you catch a glimpse of models in a professional
photo session, what isn’t apparent is the coaching by the
artistic director and photographer – “turn a little more, lift
your eyes, and tilt your head…”
It takes teamwork to make great images. Even though
professional photographer Carl Sermon, and I, are familiar
with posing requirements and image composition, even we
freeze in front of the camera – even we need direction for
posing as models. As artistic director, although I’m familiar
with gently directing people in modeling and posing to attain
beautiful images, and Carl is an excellent photographer who
helps direct posing – but yes, even we just stand there when
we are in front of the camera. The problem is – even though
you may know what you want – beautiful images that are
attention getting – you can’t create poses without structure;
and more importantly, coaching direction and feedback.
Posing Solutions for Typical Issues
This article discusses and presents posing solutions for some
typical issues: 1) creating energetic and powerful images that
project, 2) removing chin and neck skin folds, 3) making the
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The Belly Dance Chronicles
October 2015