kgdykes (07/08/82)
actually: re: shooting models
boy, when i read the title, i thought the start of a nice discussion on
technique of positioning nude persons (from talent agencies?) on
model railroads.
but seriously, portrait/human/animal photography i would find next to
impossible, since i myself am totally uncomfortable in any "pose" i choose
in front of a camera, how could i possible direct someone/thing else
as to the position to assume?
are there any general techniques/rules for reasonable person photography
(so as to get good pictures, no necessarily award winning or entirely
original)
for instance:
rule #1: ALWAYS place subject in front of tall,thin vertical object
(such as tree or post) so as to make them appear to be
sprouting said object. Life forms always look better
with non-animate forms.