Posing techniques DVD

What's Going On? A new posing DVD !

I have been getting emails asking what I am up to. Am I still on planet Earth?

I have not sent out a Newsletter in over a month and also not posted any blogs in about the same time. The reason for this is Ken and I have been busy producing the "Posing with Attitude" DVD.

It is almost 2 hours long (116 minutes) and is split up in 2 parts. The lecture and the live sessions.

There are examples of men, women, couples, children, and families. We had a pet segment (dog) but had to cut it out as it did not fit.

It is on sale on http://www.amazon.com/ for $29.95. Search for "posing with attitude".

Many are also asking when is the next installment of "Jump Start Your Photography" DVD coming out? I just finished the Powerpoint presentation and am practicing the presentation so it flows smoothly when we film it.

We got so many outstanding reviews for "Jump Start" that we don't want to dissappoint anyone by rushing the next set. Our goal is to exceed everyones expectations with "The Skilled Photographer". More composition, more lighting, more camera functions, more live photo sessions. More but all new material. The Skilled Photographer simply picks up where Jump Start left off.

Photos for New "Posing DVD"

Just wrapped up filming and photography for our DVD on Posing!

It will take Ken about 3 weeks to edit everything and we should have it ready for January 15.

These are just a few of the many photos taken.

We have examples of children, toddlers, women, couples, and families. We filmed all the examples on location in peoples homes using studio lights and at the park using natural light. This DVD gives you clear and precise instruction on how to properly pose your subject(s) no matter where you are. Posing that looks real and natural not stiff like a mannequin. It also will give you clear instruction on how to conduct the portrait session for maximum efficiency and results. Lastly it will show you how to get every ones attention and how to get real expressions that are natural and not fake or forced.

Orlando photography class

Orlando Photography Class was a Winner!

I actually got a standing ovation when it was over. I think that was a first. :) thanks

We had a great model and fantastic weather (80 degrees in December) so we took photos outdoors between segments.

I believe everybody got a chance to photograph the model using some of the techniques.

That's it! This concludes the 2009 tour. Next fall (2010) we will have a new schedule and new topics. Using on camera flash, off camera flash, a combination of both, Sun Synchro, using studio lights and Posing. I think it will be called the Flash Tour. Maybe.

So what is next?

The Full 2 Day Photography workshop January 30 and 31.

Where? Orlando, Florida

Why?

Because at the end of every Seminar a lot of the attendees ask me if there will be any "hands on classes". Yes, the work shop will be mostly photography sessions with 2 models. We then download the photos and use editing software to adjust and crop.

We will limit the class to 15 people and it will be open to only those that have been to one of my seminars. This is because we need to hit the ground running. Now that we know the fine points of Lighting and Composition and how they affect the subject physically and the viewer psychologically we need to put it all together.

If you are interested please email me at manny@getthepicture.tv or call me at 727-375-0480.

How much? $300 or $275 if you sign up before January 15. So what's on your Christmas list?

Boca Raton Seminar

I have been so busy with the weddings and seminars this past two months that I have not been able to blog as much as I would like. Below are some photos from the Boca Seminar.



The Boca Raton Seminar was a real success! Not only was it well attended but we kept right on schedule. As a bonus we got into posing and were able to do a good amount of photography.

Amanda, our model was very pretty and patient. When we went outside it got cool (76 degrees).

I would like to thank everyone for attending. Especially those who really traveled from as far as Seminole and Tampa to attend. Our seminars, and DVDs are really taking off.

Our website is being viewed by people in 34 countries and the blog is viewed by people in 11 countries. Thank you all!

Please do sign up for our NEWSLETTER if you have not done so yet. Although it goes out only once a month it is more detailed. You can do that at http://www.getthepicture.tv/

Two Seminars left this year. Jacksonville and Orlando.

Posing

How should you pose a subject?

There are specific poses that I can show you and I could show you how posing works. Weight distribution and body language are important.

Rather than trying to describe something that is better left to a live demo let me give you a few ideas.

Learn to be a really good observer. The best photographers are just that. Great observers, and then they translate what they "see" on paper. It's no different when it comes to posing. Most people pose themselves really well by just being there. However, the moment you point a camera at them they become self conscious and "break" the pose.

After I take a photo where I have posed someone I tell them to "relax" while I set up the next shot. As I move the camera or tripod I keep on eye on the subject. Without fail they will relax into a really terrific pose. If at that point I tell them I am going to take a photo they will freeze up and break the pose. So I simply tell them, "don't move that looks great" or " do what you just did a second ago".

You will be surprised how many poses your subject will give you if you just observe.

A mistake I often see is the photographer asking the subject to pose. This will only give you awkward poses that look fake because you are asking the person to perform making them self conscious.

Lastly I look for poses that the subject looks good photographed as a full length (head to toe). If he or she looks good full length I can also take some from the waist up and head and shoulders without making the person move. This way you can create extra photos from the same pose.

If you look at these three photos you'll see that I started with a full length pose. Then I took a photo from the waist up and finally a head and shoulder. All within a matter of seconds. If you repeat this 10 times you'll have 30 photos.

All this by just observing how someone is seated or standing