I think every photographer should try their hand at modeling, especially outside in public with everybody staring at you. Robin, my friend and extremely talented hair and makeup artist, took photos of me today. We did some studio shots and then some shots in a park outside. Modeling is hard. Apparently I have tense lips and eyes because Robin's only instructions were "Relax your lips, lower your eyebrows, relax your eyes." While we were outside, I had to wave and smile at all kinds of people. One small boy, around 3 years old, thought I needed rescuing. I guess I did look a little like a damsel in distress and I was standing awfully close to the lake. I told him if he brought a white horse, I'd happily be rescued. He ran away, isn't that just like my prince?
I learned a lot about photography today. For one, I probably should communicate more while I'm taking pictures - I know I spend way to much time concentrating on lights and things. Models need confirmation and a little conversation, I know I appreciated it.
I'm grateful to Robin for giving me the chance to bring out my inner diva. I've packed her back up and I think she'll be happy in hiding for another 10 years or so.
1 comment:
You are absolutely correctomundo sweetie. I modeled for a few years off and on (after I became a photog) and I learned tremendously from the experience. Being on the other side of the lens made me a better photographer and helped me to learn to communicate my vision to my models. I wish all photogs would do it! (especially the men *ahem* lol)Sorry to hear you prince got away. But if I were you, I'd hold out for one with a carriage anyways. ;)~
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