By Barry Graham
This month I will look at using the studio to the best effect. So let me say straight away be very sure of what exactly you are trying to achieve. Be sure that the studio you are hiring and the model you are using also know what you are trying to achieve. Before you hire the studio look at this months gallery. Only one set of pictures taken these were done in a studio, all the others are taken in the real surroundings. Now you have decided the studio is what you want and you have read last months article about what to ask and what to expect. It's time now to start work.
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| It's important to have props even a single settee and a coffee table and flowers. | |||||
As you can see from the pictures above it is important to have some props, because working in a stark studio can produce spectacular results, but is very hard for both the model and photographer.
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This wonderful set of Yana is a straight studio shoot, but here is a very experienced model working with a very experienced photographer. It is the case that most of us would run out of ideas after only one roll of film. It is even harder for the model as she has no props to help her unless she has real flair.
The most sensible solution when hiring a studio is to use a room set. Then both you and the model have ideas that will transfer to film beautifully. Below shows you the style and ambience you can create with just a fern, louvre doors and shadows.
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This is the final article on studios I hope you have now got the confidence to take your own glamour pictures. Let me remind you what I said in article one. Nothing creates the effect of natural light like natural light. Why knock your brains out trying to recreate it in a studio when it pours in through a window everyday?
Have fun!
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