IDM
Photos fashion model photographer David B. Gibby uses
his many years of experience and creative talent to capture
superb, professional headshots, Top model portfolio shots,
and promotional model photography ideal for inclusion in your
model portfolio. IDM Photos is experienced in model photography
for: print advertising, catalogs, and model Websites..
IDM offers creative on - location model photography in San
Diego California, Orange County and Los Angeles Calif. locations.
No matter if you are a model just getting started, or a professional
model seeking a different look IDM Photos can help develop
that new image you're looking for. Call for a free evaluation.
If you have the dream of becoming a model IDM Photos is a
great place to start.
With free modeling advice, top model photography and Website
support you are ready to start. IDM is now booking model shoots
in San Diego California for September, October, and November
2010 and Portland Oregon models for July and August.
Model
Portfolio Photography For, Male Models, Female Models, Children
Models and Baby Models Model
Headshots , Fashion Model photography , Top Model Photographer
, Model Posing , Advice
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Model Photography Services for all San Diego County Models, Modeling
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TFP Shoot Opportunity (by
invitation only) after seeing 3 e-mailed photos (male
and female models, ages 16-24)
TFP
Shoot: Model will get one hour of studio photography time,
an 8X10 fully edited print (picture of their choice) for use
in their model portfolio. If the model wants other pictures
taken from the shoot he/she may purchase them for $25 per
8X10 print, and $95 if they wish to purchase a personalized
CD with all the pictures from the shoot.
Most
"new" models come into my studio unable to strike
a suitable pose. In nearly every case we spend an hour, or more
instructing models in the very basics of posing. Some catch
on quickly (we call them naturals) and some with a lot of work
will learn the basic skills. Then there are those that never
get it. A pretty face doesn't equate to a great modeling career.
Below learn the basic posing skills that will prepare you for
future modeling jobs. Using these skills will go along way to
making your photographer and clients happy. Your relationship
working with photographers requires you learn these skills.
Your print modeling future is make, or break based on how well
you pose in front of a camera. So work hard to learn these skills
well!
Models
Looking Natural
Looking
natural does not refer to how you look normally. It means no
matter what pose you are in, make it look like it comes natural
to you. Some poses are not natural, and may be a little uncomfortable,
but they look great in print. Looking natural means you look
comfortable even if you are not. You should concentrate on the
mood of the shot, without showing any stress in your face, or
in your bodies posture. Do not hold your breath for shots, this
will only ad to a look of discomfort. Doing stretching exercises
each morning will help you become more flexible, so that when
you do get in front of the camera you can manage most poses
with little discomfort.
Models
Eye Contact & Expressions
Have
you ever noticed how the eyes in a good close-up magazine ad
grab your attention. Your eyes should say everything about your
pose. In portfolio shots they should be making contact with
the camera lens. They should be captivating, and demand the
attention of the viewer. Your eyes are your greatest asset.
When you shoot print for products (clothing, Jewelry, hair,
even sports drinks, your eyes will usually be used to direct
viewers to the product, or they will be looking away from the
camera to keep the viewers attention on the product being offered.
Models should practice eye contact exercises. Try making smiling
eyes, ferocious and sexy eyes, shy eyes, angry eyes, adoring
eyes. Like an actor/actress, get into character, feel the emotion
and do it while your eyes are looking into the lens of a camera.
Have a family member, or friend take close-up shots so you can
see what the lens is seeing.
Flattering
Model Posture
Follow
the rules to good posture. Practice good posture daily. Do exercises
that flatten the tummy, strengthen the back and that help you
look straight and lean. In every model shoot you should concentrate
on keeping good body lines. This means keeping your back straight,
shoulders up (not exaggerated forward, or back). Avoid letting
your arms hang down making contact with your body. Tighten your
stomach muscles without making it look concave. There are a
few times a photographer will ask you for a shot with less than
flattering posture, but that is the exception. Good posture
impresses potential clients. Try to make good posture a habit.
Model
Facial Expressions
This
is the fun part. You will need a good mirror and a good sense
of humor. Every day practice on making model relevant faces
in the mirror. Develop a face portfolio and practice those faces
until they become natural. Try to develop facial expressions
that will not cause your eyes to squint, or your face to wrinkle.
In your face portfolio you should have: a pleasant smile, a
fierce look, admiring loving look, a deep thinking look, a sassy
sexy look, etc. Once you think you have one look down, have
a friend take a close-up digital picture of your face. If it
looks good from a point and shoot camera, it will look even
better from a professional camera using appropriate lighting.
Your face is your winning ticket, make it pay off in a big way.
Model
Hands and Arms
Wow,
what a difference a photograph shows when a model has well placed
hands and arms. This skill is a challenge for many models, and
even some photographers directing models. Rules include: Keep
arms from laying flat against the body, Make sure at least on
arm is slightly bent. Diagonal lines are much more attractive
than straight vertical, or horizontal lines. Keep arms and hands
from blocking your face, or the cameras view. Hands that are
attractive should be seen. Female hands can be lightly resting
on hips, or can rest diagonal across breasts, or the stomach.
Female hands can look good teasing hair. One hand looks good
with the pointing finger slightly touching the lips. Use hands
lightly touching hat rims, clothing seams, or tugging down on
a belt. Female hands should not be fisted (unless to express
aggression), female hand should not be stuffed into pants pockets.
Hands should not be pointing directly at the camera. Fingers
should be extended, but not to look stiff, or too strait. When
holding cups, bottles, cell phones, and other small objects
use the tips of your fingers, allowing the object to be fully
viewed. In
most cases female hands should look more delicate, while male
hands should portray a strong, more rugged look.
Model
Body Language
Body
language is also a major factor in how a picture sells. The
body should be appropriate to the models facial expressions.
Stiff strait bodies standing directly at the camera look like
police mug shots. A little bend in the waist, a little tilt
of the head, and the placement of your hand all ad up to a successful
shot. I always tell models to go through fashion magazines and
cut out top model pictures. Also ask a professional photographer
if you can watch them photograph a model portfolio shoot. Study
model picture poses. Make your own posing book and practice
different poses to see what ones work best for you. Work with
your figure. See what movements make it show a more flattering
waist and hips. That's what it means to "work it".
Women with smaller breast can bring arms across their body to
enhance their features. Women with more cleavage can move arms
up, or out from the body to improve the look of their breasts.
You should get to know your body. Show it in ways that will
enhance your best features.
Basic
Standing Position for Models
The
basic pose is standing with your lower body turned away from
the camera (approximately 45%). Turn your upper body towards
the camera keeping your back straight and your shoulders square
to the camera. Place your hands on your hips with your fingers
extended but slightly bent and separated. You can tilt your
head slightly. Avoid having your chin down as it can create
a double chin. At the same time do not raise your chin more
than a few degrees above parallel with the ground. Doing that
creates a nostril shot, and they are rarely desirable.
Model
Legs and Feet Position
Most
people love great leg shots. If you have great legs, show them
off. Shots taken at lower angles can help accentuate the length
of your legs. Avoid posing with both legs together (strait,
or bent). Avoid posses sitting on your legs (on the ground,
or on a seat). If you must sit, sit at the edge of a seat with
most your wait on the butt farthest away from the camera. If
a shot has you cross your legs, lift up your top leg slightly
to avoid flattening your lower leg muscles. Since one leg will
almost always be bent, learn to keep the bent legs toes pointed
downward. Feet should not point out more than a 90 degrees from
your heels. In a basic stand the back foot should be pointing
parallel to the camera with the heal of the front foot touching
the mid part of the back foot. Generally feet are kept closer
together with the exception of action shots. Avoid having one
leg much closer to the camera lens than the other. This will
make one leg look longer, and bigger than the other. Break out
a few fashion magazines and see how the pros do it. Become a
student of the profession.
Models
Fluidity and Variety
Model
posing is a work in "action". It is not a stagnant
portrait style shoot. You will be expected to make slight adjustments
and hold a pose and then adjust your pose again in just a few
seconds. A little twist her, a little less smile, a change of
the hands position, etc. To create action you will need to make
movements look big in a small confined area. We shoot models
walking, dancing, whipping hair, twirling, jumping, and contorting.
At the same time they still need to remember their posture,
hands, legs and head position. They also need to do all this
keeping in character, looking as natural as possible. Last they
must keep eye contact with the camera. Some models do this naturally,
but most need to practice! practice!! practice!!!
Models,
Follow Instructions!!!
This
is the game breaker with most model photographers. No model
photographer, or client will work with a model that won't follow
instructions. Listen closely to what your photographer wants
from you. He is there to create (photograph) an image for his
client. Time is money in this business. A model who can't follow
instruction will cost a photographer extra money, and maybe
even his client. So listen carefully. Take notes if you must.
Avoid offering opinions unless asked. Remember that you are
the canvas, and the photographer is the painter. He is there
to make you a masterpiece. He can not make you shine if you
don't follow instructions.
IDM
Photos model portfolio photography is available in Oregon and
San Diego California
locations only! Let IDM Photos shoot your model portfolio, and
create your model image.
IDM
Photos Studio Offers: Model and Fashion photography, free
modeling advice, makeup & hair assistance on shoots, A private
studio with over one dozen background choices, professional
lighting and unique props for adding a variety of looks to your
model portfolio shoot.
HEADSHOTS,
Talent, or Models Price:$135*
Price
includes a one half hour photography session in-studio,
Unlimited photos, poses, Two custom 8"X10" (or 9"X12
prints), Eight wallet prints,
One
photo CD (w/full resolution, edited pictures) and full
copyrights ... $50
(Child, Baby Ages 1-10) Model PORTFOLIO Photography
Price:$225*
Price
includes up to one hours photography with unlimited photos,
poses, clothing changes, basic Hair assistance, studio and on-location
shots, photo processing and cleanup, six 8"X10" custom
glossy portfolio prints, eight 4"X6" and eight 2"X3"
wallet prints, an on-line model portfolio on one of Americas
top listed fashion model Websites, IDMphotos.com.
One
photo CD (w/full resolution, edited pictures) and full
copyrights ... $75
Price
includes up to one hour in studio, or on location videotaping,
up to three clothing changes, basic Hair and makeup assistance,
video processing with titles, music and voice. Six personalized
video DVDs, Video uploaded to YouTube for online promoting.
Additional
HD Video DVD and full copyrights ... $25 each
(Male, or Female Models ages 11 and older) Model
PORTFOLIO Photography Price :$495*
Price
includes: One hour model evaluation and consultation, three
hours model photography with unlimited photos, model poses,
clothing changes, basic hair and makeup assistance, studio and
on-location shots, photo processing and cleanup, Twelve 8"X10"
custom glossy portfolio prints (9"X12" add $65), twenty
4"X6" and eight 2"X3" wallet prints, an
on-line model portfolio on our top fashion model photography
Website www.IDMphotos.com. No travel charges on locations under
70 miles from our Salem, Oregon home office.
One
photo CD (w/full resolution, edited pictures) and full
copyrights ... $100
Female
Models Shoot:
Basic Shoot: swimsuit, lingerie, or bikini, shorts and tee,
sports, casual, product, headshots, and high fashion. Specialty
shots: face, eyes, leg, hands, hair, feet, or figure.
Model Photography, Model PORTFOLIO and MARKETING
KIT:
$895*
Price
includes up to four hours model photography with unlimited
photos, poses, clothing changes, basic hair and makeup assistance,
studio and on-location photography, one black portfolio with
twelve custom 8"X10" glossy photos, five personalized
photo CDs, 40 4"X6" prints, Sixteen 2"X3"
prints. 200 full color model zed cards, Fifty full color photo
business cards, An on-line model portfolio on our top listed
fashion model photography Websites, IDMphotos.com.
Female
Models Shoot:
Basic Shoot: swimsuit, lingerie, or bikini, shorts and tee,
sports, casual, product, headshots, and high fashion. Specialty
shots: face, eyes, leg, hands, hair, feet, or figure.
*Please
Note: IDMphotos does not shoot nude, or pornographic
photography!!! Nor
do they provide models with alcohol, or drugs. IDM photos charges
a 45 cent per mile travel fee for model photo shoot locations
over 70 miles from Salem, Oregon.
IDMphotos
Model Information,
Portfolio Shoot Instructions & Forms
Boss
Models Modeling Agency, Clear Model Management, Coach models, DNA
Model Management, Diva Model Management, Elite Miami, Ford
Models Modeling Agencies, Elite Models Modeling Agencies, LA Models
Modeling Agency, Wilhelmina International Modeling Agencies, Face
Model , Hand Model , Leg Models , Print Model , Runway Model , Spokesmodel
, Swimsuit Model , Lingerie Model , Supermodel , Modeling Jobs
The
modeling agencies and services listed below are not affiliated with
IDM photos and may have varying levels of ethical practices. We make
no recommendations of any one of them. We only provide this list as
a resource for models seeking representation by a modeling agency.
We encourage all models to take careful consideration before booking
with any talent, or modeling agency, If they ask for up front costs
before you can be represented, promise you jobs for signing, or you
feel pressured to sign quickly you may want to look for another modeling
agency. Agencies listed vary from local modeling agencies to International
agencies representing super models, Good wishes on your search for
OR, WA, CA, NY, FL, New York, Miami, San Diego, Los Angeles, Hollywood,
Beverly Hills, Santa Rosa, San Francisco, Portland, Seattle, based
Model Agencies and Talent services. Modeling agencies san diego Calif.
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