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Fashion Photography: Capturing Unique Ideas and Imagination onto Film

Posted On : Jul-13-2010 | seen (490) times | Article Word Count : 467 |

If you have the knack of admiring the minutest detail in your surrounding which is not necessarily picturesque and see the beauty it contributes to the environment you sure are a born fashion photographer.
If you have the knack of admiring the minutest detail in your surrounding which is not necessarily picturesque and see the beauty it contributes to the environment you sure are a born fashion photographer. A fashion photographer is known to create magic with the ability to capture the beauty in absolutely anything under the sky. Woven with his excellent creativity and incredible imagination his photographs echo the most enchanting sight of timeless beauty. A quintessential fashion photographer is one who is an all-rounder not just in knowing concepts of outstanding photography but is also well acquainted with studio lightings and design settings, is capable of shooting in a controlled environment, is able to bring about the appropriate mood in the model to be photographed and capturing it at the right moment and also be able to direct and work with the crew to help them with the make-up and the background settings.

It is a competitive field of fashion out there in the glamour photography arena and only the best is appreciated. There is no room for mistakes because the next eligible photographer is standing right behind you all set to stampede and run over you. It is a highly reputable job as well as in demand because of its high market value. So to ace the race in the fashion photography field you must possess some really exceptional and out-of-the-world photography skills. Of course there are going to be times when you face innumerous hindrances and unfortunately not everything falls in place in a coordinated manner at all times. It depends on how well you handle the pressure and not let your worries reflect on your photographs or the way you treat the scenario.

A fashion photographer also must know how to build immediate rapport with people because he works with models of all kinds in the business. You may never know what kind of model you come across and if they would be able to translate your feelings and imagination into your perfect picture. You must possess incredible amount of patience to go through your scheduled in a calm and composed manner. Besides all this the fashion photographer should also obviously have the basic knowledge of camera composition, lighting, composition, darkroom procedures and the properties of different types of camera films.

He must be well versed with the positions of the camera that would decide how well the shot has been taken. For instance, when you shoot someone for a full profile picture you need to position your camera from a relatively low camera height. This will also ensure that the height of the individual shot is enhanced and it makes them look good. Hence, there are many such positions through which you create the magic that is expected out of you.

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Category : Arts and Entertainment : Photography

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