So you’ve decided that you want to remember yourself for who you are now. And nothing saves a moment as effectively as photography. I will give you some tips to help make the memories incredible. Let’s go!
Choosing a photographer
Photography is divided into genres: portrait, still life, landscape (landscape), architecture, reportage, genre photography, interior, nude, avant-garde, advertising photography, night photography. That’s why it’s important for you to understand in which genre you want to engrave your memories. And having defined genre needs, I advise to look for narrow experts who will make photos ideal according to them. Just as there is no one doctor who treats all diseases, there is no photographer who works in all genres. If someone claims to know everything, then most likely he knows nothing.
Choice of photo style
This is almost the key advice, because the result of the photo will depend on the goals that you will implement in the photo shoot. The variety of modern styles allows you to choose the best option that will open you to the world the way you want it.
Keep a few stylistic ideas:
- Retro. Fashionable clothes of the past years, antique furniture and rare vehicles as attributes of shooting.
- Glamor. Expensive dresses and accessories, luxurious interior details, evening make-up and hairstyle help to realize the refined image of a secular lady or a gentleman.
- Trash. As the antithesis of glamorous style, he demonstrates models with disheveled hair, careless makeup and untidy clothes.
- Provence. The main emphasis is on simplicity and femininity, which are embodied by airy fabrics in clothing and interior combined with calm tones.
- Boho. Oversized clothing, a lot of jewelry, stylish bags and hats convey the creative nature of those who order such photography.
- Ethno. Depending on the nationality you want to represent in the photo, traditional costumes with ethnic motifs should be chosen.
- Hippies. It is possible to convey the spirit of freedom inherent in this style with the help of natural materials, floral motifs, pacifist symbolism on the elements of clothing.
- Pin up. The image of a seductive beauty “from a poster” is created with the help of rich make-up, in particular, red lipstick and black arrows, short dresses with bright prints, ribbons and bows.
- Nude. The result of an erotic photo shoot is the most sensual aesthetic pictures that show the beauty of the naked body.
- Eco. The fashion trend with a focus on all-natural is realized at photo shoots due to the placement of floral compositions in the frame, the creation of decor from natural materials, the selection of clothing in calm shades.
- Gothic. Here, the dominant color in clothing is black, which can be diluted with shades of red, and among the accessories choose metal jewelry with skulls, bracelets with spikes and more.
- Grunge. The style combines the incompatible: it uses mostly dark colors, worn jeans and T-shirts, massive shoes, including dresses.
- Western. The cowboy paraphernalia in the photos reflects the freedom-loving spirit of the inhabitants of the wild prairies and their inherent thirst for adventure.
- Fantasy. Gives you the opportunity to transform into a fairy-tale elf, magician or sorceress at the time of photography.
- Industrial. Graffiti walls, railway bridges, and industrial facilities should be chosen as the location for such a photo shoot.
- Noir. Photos in this specific and complex style are traditionally made in black and white.
- Vintage. For photography in this style, things half a century old are selected, as if from my grandmother’s chest.
- Gangster. Its constant attributes are three-piece suits and hats for men, and for women – cocktail dresses with fur capes and miniature hats.
Choosing a photo shoot style is not just about looks. First of all, it is a mood, a scale of emotions that need to be portrayed. Each of them has its own range of impressions. Therefore, to be more confident, you should study the photos of other people who have already had a photo shoot in this style.
Choosing a photo shoot location
The location should be chosen, given the style of the photo shoot.
Take care of your emotional state
A photo shoot for a photographer is a job, and for a client it is a time of rest and pleasure. So remember this and be sure to apply. Relax and enjoy – then the shots will be as positive as possible.
Don’t be late
I think that no additions are needed here, because it is so obvious that the key to great photos is mutual respect. The best expression of respect between a photographer and a model is to value each other’s time.
Bright images to you and only successful photo shoots!