The “WOW!” factor and great photographs.
What makes a great photograph? For some people it is as the French say, “Je ne sais quoi.” She has a certain something.
There are some other factors in fashion photography that go into it though. Personally, I like pictures that have a “wow” factor in them. Something that really attracts and draws in the viewer to take a closer look. The picture should make the viewer ask questions such as, “How did they do that?” Or, “What is she thinking?” “Why?” Like a great magic act a photograph should contain a little mystery.
Here are a few more factors:
1. A photographer that knows what he/she is doing.
2. A model comfortable in his/her own skin. Confidence is beautiful and it helps to trust the photographer. Keep in mind if the photographer is amateur you may be super confident and still come out with bad results. It’s best to work with a confident photographer too.
3. Great retouching. I know, your thinking photoshop is a trick and it kills a picture right? I don’t know about that. Look at a beauty advertisement in Vogue and tell me that there isn’t any retouching going on there…
4. Chemistry between the model and photographer. I am not suggesting the two of you start dating (although if you do more power to you if your single) but the point is it helps if the photographer and model like each other and can communicate well with each other. Don’t walk into a photoshoot uptight or with an attitude. Relax. You get out of a shoot what you put into it. The photographer and model should be on equal playing ground. When you play magic happens. Ask any great actor or model.
5. A model that is in great shape. If you are a fashion model then you should be in fashion model shape. If you are a bikini model then you should be in bikini model shape and if you are a plus size model then you should be in a great shape for plus size modeling. Eat well. Drink lots of water. Take care of your body. It really shows in photographs. I have had models come to me in their thirties and they have been in better shape than some girls in their early twenties. Age isn’t a factor here. If you are serious about modeling start taking care of your health now.
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