Wednesday, February 17, 2010

Model Posing: Body Language Basics for Fashion Photographers

The science of body language is actually quite simple. The messages, which gives the body can reveal the nature of the person inside. The language of the body can reveal the person's health, age, state of mind and self station in life. The language of the body is universal, it can cross language barriers and bridge cultures. When you see the body as more than bare hands and feet, arms and legs, and sees it as a means of communication, you can take the message to another level. 

Everywhere in the world is it anyway. People give some impression of themselves on their moods, health and station in life. Physical characteristics of a person who can reveal much about them, and it is often what separates them from others. 

Line up six people, same sex, same height and weight, same hair color and style, the same physical characteristics and create different characters for each: 

Young, old, rich, poor, smart, not so smart. Clothe them equally and make them assume their characters. What do you think you will see? Each person will have their own body language to convey the unique qualities that each person has. This concept is used by models and actresses everyday life that they bring characters to life on screen, in print and on stage. 

Shoulders and torso are largely responsible for the messages the body convey. 

Atmosphere and character is revealed through the shoulders. The little effort it takes to manipulate this area of the body, can give great results in how the person perceived. When combined with other parts of the body that shoulders can be very effective in detecting the target character. The wise photographer will know how best to use this part of the body and can lead the model is to efficiently move and ask to have the character to life. 

Neutral Shoulders am not quite expressive in their own right. They are a good starting point for how much freedom of expression to use for each character. In some cases they can not even move from this position. 

Forward Shoulders: enter a state of fatigue or weakness, poor health or a shy or reticent personalities. 

Low Shoulders: reflects the grace, elegance and dignity. They can also mean a relaxed attitude or natural position. 

Back Shoulders: give an impression of pride, courage, strength and physical vitality. Happiness is also demonstrated through left shoulder. 

High Shoulder: generally have a fairly negative connotation, such as lack of confidence, strain, anxiety, stress and anxiety. 

To combine several different approaches can lend a whole new dimension to the shot. 

Up and Forward shoulders: this is a more flirtatious, coquettish, kittenish attitude. 

Low and Forward Shoulders: this shows a state of mind, which is discouraged, tired, despondent and advanced age. 

When you create these movements in the shoulders, the movement itself may be smaller, or they can be dramatic. The depth and forcefulness of the movement is entirely dependent on the role or character that the model tries to depict. 

Even more have been notified when the torso is brought into play. Adjustments in location of the upper and lower torso, also known as shoulder-track (line from shoulder to shoulder) and hip stretches (line from hip to hip), convey the mental attitudes convey moods and depict characters. Once the model is her lap track square to the camera, but her shoulder traces deposited at an angle to the camera, the feeling is that of curiosity, interest, concern and vigilance. Swap this positioning, where the shoulder track is square to the camera and lap track tipped at an angle of the lens, and you get a totally different feeling, one of flirtation and casualness. 

Body positioning is just as crucial in group shots. When there are multiple items in one shot, their body language tells a story. If all people learn from each other, it gives a sense of kindness and camaraderie. But if those same people are leaning away from each other, it tells a different story. Even in shots where the subject is not facing the camera, positioning your body can convey certain emotions. The model is important that photographers understand body language and how to use it to achieve the shots that they want, based on the model and talent are skills.

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