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Baby Photography Shack Guide

Glamour Photography And Model Portraits

By Judd Walker

Glamour photography is a part of portrait photography. The resulting image is a portrait of the model and the image may include a product, depending on the requirements of the project. But the photograph draws the eye to the model and then around the model to see everything else in the image.

The popularity of glamour photography is well known. You can see glamour photographs on billboards, in magazines, on television. An image that makes the model the subject of the image, is a glamour photograph. The model can be fully clothed, or partially clothed or no clothes at all. But the model dominates the image.

Draw Attention To The Model

Glamour photography draws attention to the model and the model is the subject of the photograph instead of the products being advertised or the environment of the subject. While celebrities and fashion models are often the subjects of glamour photography, the right lighting and make-up can transform just about anybody.

Glamour photography has evolved over history from the pin-up girls in the 1950s to more risqué photography today such as those found in popular men’s magazines. However, the distinction has to be stressed that glamour photography is not pornography.

While some models may be dressed in little or no clothing, glamour photography is about the power of suggestion instead of blatant and obvious nudity. While most glamour photography is for public consumption through commercial advertising and fashion editorials, they may also be taken for personal use.

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How To Have The Best Glamour Photographs

Glamour photography involves the subject being entirely comfortable with the photographer. You need to be able to trust the photographer and be upfront about your expectations for the photo shoot beforehand. You can choose to have the photographs taken in a studio for more privacy or at a location to add a contextual feel to the pictures.

While you may have an idea of what you want the photographs to look like, you may also want to ask for input and listen to the suggestions of the photographer for what will look best.

Be Prepared WIth Make Up And Props

Glamour shots are often taken vertically instead of horizontally so that the eye of the viewer is immediately drawn to the face of the model. You can also bring certain props and articles of clothing to be used during the shoot but make sure that the colors and themes do not clash with the background. You also need to pay attention to lighting since shadows and blurriness will be able to convey particular moods strongly.

Ask your photographer to focus on your eyes, as much as possible. Even slight tilts and changes in position could alter the look of glamour photography considerably. Ensure your make-up is as natural as possible unless the theme of the glamour shot calls for more exaggerated looks.

Adjusting Glamour Portraits

If there are blemishes on your skin, you can ask the photographer to adjust your images so that they are taken out. You may not want to show your scars, boils, pimples on your skin, so these are taken out from the image, to show you in the best light. The aim of the image is to show the beauty of the human form, the smooth skin of your body.

Some women like a glamour portrait to present to their husband on his birthday. You can discuss your options with the photographer. You may want one black and white and one colour image, or a whole sequence of images in a multimedia presentation. These are some of the options available in glamour photography.

About the Author:
Judd Walker has written a number of articles on digital photography and modeling including Become A Model, Fashion Models, Model Management, Fashion Photography, Wedding Video, Movie Camera, Best Digital Camcorder, Film Director, Funny Video Clips.
Keep a lookout as more articles from this author appear on this website in the near future.