Are there any "rules" to Modelling Photography?

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I know the obvious one: don't touch the model

But I mean, such as:

Does rule of thirds come into it? or position the model in the centre of the pics?
Does it matter if u get shadows?

Basically, any pointers please :thumbs:
 
Rule of thirds isn't just about putting something off to one side...

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The rule should be: There are no rules.

If it is for a client and you have stuck to the brief and they are happy with the result, then the picture is good.

If it is for you and you are happy with the result, then the picture is good.

If we are constrained by rules we lose our creative edge.
 
Get yourself one of the "classic model poses" type books and take a look at those.

Framing and balance of the composition is only one part of the game.
 
If you set your general ethos as a photographer to: "you photograph to please the client" you'll rarely fall short. If you don't like the clients ideas, tough you do it, unless of course you think you can improve the clients idea.
 
mgdaviso said:
The rule should be: There are no rules.

If it is for a client and you have stuck to the brief and they are happy with the result, then the picture is good.

If it is for you and you are happy with the result, then the picture is good.

If we are constrained by rules we lose our creative edge.
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I bow down to the collective experience of everyone here, but I fully agree with this. Rules of thirds, three points of interest, spiral rule, etc, etc are great and can sometimes help you form an image in your minds eye if you have none, but if the image works without any of these applying then it works!
 
Never forget that in all probability your client has no idea about how a photo should be created or look and likely as not will be happy with anything as long as you haven't charged them "too much" (that figure being totally self determined!).

You might not win any photography competitions or even get praise on here for the shot, but providing its sharp and they "don't look fat/bald/spotty" they will be happy...

If you look around you will find plenty of people making regular money doing exactly what I said above...
 
rules are made for the guidance of wise men and for the blind obeyance of fools......
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I agree with what has been said by everyone above btw...
 
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