This past Saturday I had a photosession with Kat, a young lady I shot in the past. Our first glamour photosession took place a little over two years and now Kat needed some headshot like photos for her website. The session took place in Kat’s beautiful home in Beverly Hills. We shoot a mix of headshots/glamour shots using natural light only. Here are a few of my favorites:
Last week I had the pleasure of shooting my friend Albina and her lovely family. Albina and I have known each other for a long time, going back to high school and she’s modeled for me before (you’ll find some of her photos in my portfolio). Albina and her husband Vadim became parents earlier this year to an adorable boy named Aaron. All three were a joy to shoot. Aaron, an extremely well behaved little munchkin, remained happy and smiley throughout the shoot and I have yet to hear him cry! Too bad we live in different states, otherwise I’d be photographing this family on a regular basis 
Here are a few of my favorite shots from the session:
After my recent shoot with baby Dana I put together a few collages for her mom to pick from to display at Dana’s 1st Birthday party.
Dana’s mom liked the first collage the best
Yesterday I had the pleasure of shooting an adorable baby girl, Dana. Dana is going to be turning 1 later this month and some of the pictures we took yesterday will be used in a collage that will be displayed at the party. Usually it would take a few days to edit and post the photos but since I’ll be going out of town in a couple of days I had to hurry. Here are a few of my favorites:
Dylan turned 1 and we were there to help him celebrate with his family and friends! HappyBirthday Dylan, may you grow healthy and happy and make your parents pround, which I’m sure you already do! The party was lots of fun, the cake was very delicious and even Dylan got to try some.
These are a few helpful tips I’ve put together that can be beneficial to your photosession. Read on, and practice!
Before you head to your photo shoot, pick at least ten poses you really like from fashion or glamour magazines, or poses you’ve learned from previous photo shoots. Take time to practice each pose in front of a mirror until you feel comfortable and have the confidence of knowing you look great doing these poses.
Also, focus on what to do with your hands and pay attention to facial expressions. A pose is virtually dead and unimaginative without a “look”. You should be able to close your eyes, imagine a thought, open your eyes and sell that thought. Practice this technique and your photos will come alive.
Another posing tip to remember is that you don’t always have to smile. You should have a good variety of smiling and serious looks.
Don’t always look straight into the camera. When you cut your eyes to the left or right, you create an air of mystery. When you look up and away, you are annoyed. Tilt your chin slightly down and look straight ahead for a sexy look.
When posing you should always keep good posture unless the photographer instructs you to do otherwise. Hold your stomach in to give your abdomen a more toned appearance. If you have gained a few pounds stick out your chin a little to avoid the appearance of a double chin in your photos.
Keep your fingers slightly apart and pointed away from the lens. Let your hands fall naturally into position whenever possible. Remember, you want to be yourself – on purpose.
Now that you have learned what to do, consider these things you should try to avoid while posing.
Body language and expressions come naturally but the language you are projecting might not be what your photographer wants in a particular pose. You need to conciously focus on ways to prevent these habits while posing.
Don’t hold your breath during a pose. Stay relaxed and your photos will look as if you just happened to be sitting this way when the photographer walked up.
In most pose situations you want your arms, legs, wrists, etc. slightly bent unless you are directed to do otherwise Most people don’t stand or sit with their arms and legs completely stiff. A good point to remember is, if it will bend, bend it.
Never be afraid to try out some of your own poses in front of the photographer. Most photographers are glad to hear suggestions from you.
When you look at your final images don’t be critical of yourself. Find positive ways to improve your posing. Discover your strengths and weaknesses and shoot for the stars.
