I've seen many model shoots involving girls but when it comes to guys, does anyone has any references or guidances on how to pose them so as to show their masculine? =P
ordinaryless said:I've seen many model shoots involving girls but when it comes to guys, does anyone has any references or guidances on how to pose them so as to show their masculine? =P
obewan said:I can't really advise on this area. But if I'm you, I will get some samples of shots from some Men's magazines for reference. Really depends on their dress code. Naked bodybuilding shots will definitely be those muscles flexing shots to show their biceps, triceps, abs, etc. Casual and smart office wear will be pose with pockets in their hands, hands holding their chin with good posture showing a sense of confidence on their faces.
Mine...really not v professional advice...
ortega said:males usually have their ego, just stroke it and watch them shine
ortega said:with words, since you are a man you should know how easily a man can be manipulated. A man always have something to prove.
Use words and make him prove it. Use their imagination.
Background music to suit the mood that you want.
Better still, if the subject is your friend, let him watch some hero movie b4 the shoot.
I forgot to add this, some beer.
ortega said:I am here to help with what little I know
or tok cok
ordinaryless said:I've seen many model shoots involving girls but when it comes to guys, does anyone has any references or guidances on how to pose them so as to show their masculine? =P
sumball said:Although the portrait of Che Guevara is widely spread over the world but the photographer of this famous portrait receive not a single cent.
Witness said:eh i have worked with quite a few guys before....for posing guys, i tink most of all still depend on theme.....
but as a general guide....when posing guys most important is to show the "manliness" in the shot.... if u are a guy too... then thats pretty easy to understand.... show the "gang1" (bronze in chinese?) in the guy....
so as opposed to posing ladies with their palms on thier hips u could get the guys to ball up their fists etc....
ladies sit cross legged ...guys cannot be shy to spread out alittle more rite...
i tink even if standing if the pose two legs are spread more widely apart than shoulder width should work too....
than work with angles that will show square jaws etc.....typical male stuff...
clothing wise expose a little chest area with a loose shirt will be great...... but for tt really man feel i suppose shorts wont work at all ya....
pardon me if my explaination is no good....i post some of my works here...perhaps a picture speaks a thousand words??? or maybe not.....
ya and the last one is yours truely...ME haha....self portrait....
juz my 2 cts worth...
cheers.....
student said:One of the things you will have to decide for yourself is what do you consider masculinity? Is what is shown in men's magazine prime examples of masculinity? How about the portraits of Nelson Mandela? Or Gandhi? Or Che Guevara (right spelling?). Do these images show real men? Men with conviction and power of character? Or are our perceptions of masculinity defined and determined by fashion magazines?
ordinaryless said:Hi student, thanks for ya input.
I think what you're driving at is how to bring out the characters of an individual instead of just focusing on bringing out the 'manliness' in the guys. Some guys just aren't maculine, they might be appealing in other ways like they are intelligent, cute etc...
Did i get you right?
ordinaryless said:Hi student, thanks for ya input.
I think what you're driving at is how to bring out the characters of an individual instead of just focusing on bringing out the 'manliness' in the guys. Some guys just aren't maculine, they might be appealing in other ways like they are intelligent, cute etc...
Did i get you right?
Well said.obewan said:In my own opinion, there is nothing wrong by flipping thru magazines, newspapers & books and copying from others loh. Especially, if you are a newbie.
Our brain is a wonderful organ. When it input a lots of different pictures, slowly it will develop a very special and something different on its on. That is creativity. Sometimes overdo it... :bsmilie:
We can also source some ideas by been observant. Just look at our surroundings. Observe hw ppl sit, stand, walk, etc. You might find some interesting natural pose.
So much to learn...'shag' ah.... :sweat:
ordinaryless said:It's very good to hear different views from different individuals when it comes to learning and i guess what i have to do is to choose what's best for me.
I welcome more views/ideas/suggestions/comments.