Hey all. I'm kinda desperate right now. I'm going to try out taking photos of a friend(girl) I asked to help me model. Anyone knows a good location to shoot for a portrait photography? I'm going to try out the Bukit Timah Railway Station. Other than that, I have no clue where else to go. Any suggestions?
Portrait Photography. . .
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I was thinking of "Beauty within spaces". . . or somewhere along the lines of it. . . hehe, kind of impromptu shooting actually. I know the theme sounds kind of funny.
Sounds more like an indoor theme to me but haha its your shoot
Anything you require? Like tall grass, wide open spaces or anything? I might not know the places but narrowing down to specifics will help others recommend.Hmm yea, sounds like an indoor theme. Now i know why it sounds kinda funny. hahaha.
Alright then, i'll just list my thoughts. I think its better that way.
I'm thinking of an outdoor photoshoot. Somewhere i can take pictures privately, so that nobody will disturb me (and of course so that my friend feels comfortable modeling). It can be anywhere, be it filled with tall grasses, trees, or even an urban landscape. I have an idea of taking pictures of her on the railway and also the station itself. There's also this idea of taking pictures of her surrounded by buildings. What i want to capture from her is not her figure, but the gleaming personality that comes out from her cheeky eyes and smiles.
I hope this would be much more informative for anyone to help me through this impromptu photoshoot. I would like to thank in advance if anyone could input somethings for me.
*bows* m(_ _)m
Alright then, i'll just list my thoughts. I think its better that way.
I'm thinking of an outdoor photoshoot. Somewhere i can take pictures privately, so that nobody will disturb me (and of course so that my friend feels comfortable modeling). It can be anywhere, be it filled with tall grasses, trees, or even an urban landscape. I have an idea of taking pictures of her on the railway and also the station itself. There's also this idea of taking pictures of her surrounded by buildings. What i want to capture from her is not her figure, but the gleaming personality that comes out from her cheeky eyes and smiles.
I hope this would be much more informative for anyone to help me through this impromptu photoshoot. I would like to thank in advance if anyone could input somethings for me.
*bows* m(_ _)m
beauty within spaces? sounds like planking to me.
beauty within spaces. why am i thinking of a barbie doll in a box? that would be a good theme, if you can package it right
beauty within spaces. why am i thinking of a barbie doll in a box? that would be a good theme, if you can package it right
sounds like an indoor theme to me too.
anyway, for outdoors shoot, you won't be disturbed anyway, unless you are shooting at places with security guards which might chase you away.
btw, the railway tracks are out of bound already.
popular outdoor locations to shoot would be:
- Clarkquay
- Merchant Square
- Boat Quay
- Fort Canning Park
- Dhoby Ghaut Green
- Chinese / Japanese Garden
etc etc
anyway, for outdoors shoot, you won't be disturbed anyway, unless you are shooting at places with security guards which might chase you away.
btw, the railway tracks are out of bound already.
popular outdoor locations to shoot would be:
- Clarkquay
- Merchant Square
- Boat Quay
- Fort Canning Park
- Dhoby Ghaut Green
- Chinese / Japanese Garden
etc etc
I would imagine Fort Canning Hill... there's a fort there with big iron door (if you get what I mean). Well... since the theme is beauty within spaces, you can make use of the doors (or gate) to get the shots, or can even travel within that fort to have your shots.
Beauty within spaces...
first thing that came to my mind was a "confined space". Like what rhino123 said, make use of the doors.
Last time I tried taking a picture of my friend standing between the carriage separations of the Sentosa train and it turned out really nice. Only problem is, getting a full body shot is hard cos its really really crowded.
One thing you need to take note is, make sure your model is comfortable with walking to the places you are thinking of. Be mindful of her safety and if its too sunny, you need to be make sure she doesn't complain or you need to really be fast with your entire photoshoot.
Have fun!
first thing that came to my mind was a "confined space". Like what rhino123 said, make use of the doors.
Last time I tried taking a picture of my friend standing between the carriage separations of the Sentosa train and it turned out really nice. Only problem is, getting a full body shot is hard cos its really really crowded.
One thing you need to take note is, make sure your model is comfortable with walking to the places you are thinking of. Be mindful of her safety and if its too sunny, you need to be make sure she doesn't complain or you need to really be fast with your entire photoshoot.
Have fun!
Hmm ... I'm thinking of shopping mall ... a rather small path with shops on both sides ... slow shutter speed to blur other people passing by ... sharp window dressing to show depth, but preferably with rather dull contents to avoid shifting attention to the shops ... utilise ceiling light to create glow from the back.
How's that for an idea heck I might try this myself if I think I can get my model to stand still
How's that for an idea
heck I might try this myself if I think I can get my model to stand still
Hmm ... I'm thinking of shopping mall ... a rather small path with shops on both sides ... slow shutter speed to blur other people passing by ... sharp window dressing to show depth, but preferably with rather dull contents to avoid shifting attention to the shops ... utilise ceiling light to create glow from the back.
How's that for an idea
Most shopping centers will not allow photoshoots within their premises without a permit, setting up of a tripod will definitely attract security personnel.
Well. . . I guess by now most of you will be thinking "hey yeah, it does sound like an indoor theme". . . hahahaha
In any case, I use the word "space" for the definition "area", just FYI for all of you.
Thanks for the ideas. Will definitely think about the locations you all suggested.
And sadly, shopping centers wont allow you to take pics inside. I tried it before, i got nagged by security (>__<)
In any case, I use the word "space" for the definition "area", just FYI for all of you.
Thanks for the ideas. Will definitely think about the locations you all suggested.
And sadly, shopping centers wont allow you to take pics inside. I tried it before, i got nagged by security (>__<)
No, not planking. . . why i want a girl to plank? XD
And Barbie doll in a box might sound like a good idea, but its gonna take awhile for me to think of how to take pics that way. . . hehe
Not allowed if you set-up tripod ... or not allowed at all? Like when you hangout with friends and take group picture ... also not allowed?
I've never been caught by security before for taking casual photo ... just wondering what's their boundary ...
jennzhen said:
It's pretty obvious what is a casual shoot and what is a photoshoot. Photoshoots are not allowed at all. The tripod sentence was referring to you wanting to do long exposures
Hehe maybe go on weekdays to demsey which i thought would have lesser people.
If first time a girl go out model model, can be quite shy one
Pose pose hor..... not easy.....
Or clark quay can take with the background of the colorful old post office..... or erm... Hongkong street during weekend which is less people but with alot of shop house, stairs and door.
Btw, i am super new lar... so hor, my suggestion may be wrong but i used to work in Hongkong Street and weekend, there is quite quiet.
OT : I very unlucky, everytime cleonbus open additional slot for the marina shooting, i always missed the chance. ( got pm him with the format )..... i think must come in more often liao!
If first time a girl go out model model, can be quite shy one
Pose pose hor..... not easy.....
Or clark quay can take with the background of the colorful old post office..... or erm... Hongkong street during weekend which is less people but with alot of shop house, stairs and door.
Btw, i am super new lar... so hor, my suggestion may be wrong but i used to work in Hongkong Street and weekend, there is quite quiet.
OT : I very unlucky, everytime cleonbus open additional slot for the marina shooting, i always missed the chance. ( got pm him with the format )..... i think must come in more often liao!
Not allowed for photoshoot. Casual ones are ok. I tried talking to security about it. It seems that you will need permission from the management. And at that moment, i did not have the time to ask the management. hahahaha XD
Wah lau... You join only a while ago and already had 1XX post (not implying anything, all your questions are pretty alright)... I thought you never leave CS at all... lol.
Anyway... TS... my advise other than fort canning was any of those old buildings... one of them being the old fire station at the back of funan center (don't know can photoshoot there or not). Because your theme is 'beauty within space' it looked like the beauty of something being trapped or was within a specific area or location. So a door is a very good thing. It was like a portal whereby it opened to the beauty that are 'within'.
However you not any door will do... best to go to old places like the fort in fort canning, whereby the place looked worn down, old and stuff... a beauty (your model) within that fort would definitely light up the scene and together with the 'portal' that opened to her.
Well... anyway it was your theme... just ignore my post if don't like hor.
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