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Hi friends,

on 26 March 2009, I have a Photo shoot with my friend. She is a great fan of my photography since, I'm coming to UK for my studies she wants me to take her portfolio. However, currently I don't have any studio lights or back drops so, totally depend on sunlight and another challenge is my equipment not so flexible to play with aperture to pop her out from distracting backgrounds. I'm not in a position to refuse her wish also I'm not professionally prepared for shoot.

Indeed, This photo session should be memorable one for her... I want to show beautiful as much as I could possible. Her exceptions is too much and having a over confidence in my work which puts me in pressure.

I have some ideas with me and I decided to concentrate more on compositions, depth and colors but I would be more happy to see your suggestions, what you will do in these situation?

She looks fat.. is that any possible way to show her little thin while composing ?

I have attached her photo so you can take a look and help with your wonderful suggestion.

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thank for reading

PCP
 
What is her reason for the shoot? any kind of special occasion? if so, you could "theme" it round that?

"Fat" is in the eye of the beholder!
 
Do you have locations in mind?

In your shoes I would be looking for somewhere that allows you to get a good distance between the background and your subject - this will allow you to use narrow depth of field to create that nice seperation from the background.
The light is important too, you could shoot later in the day when the sun will be less harsh - and you can use the strength of the sun to your advantage too. You say you have no studio gear - so make a reflector up from either white paper, white fabric or if you have any large white boards. You will need someone to hold the reflector though.

Also, I would be having two or three shoots so you get practise in. Good luck!
 
Yes, shoot from above her eye-line with her head tilted up or get her look back over her shoulder, perhaps with her arm horizontal and a close crop.
 
photon said:
Yes, shoot from above her eye-line with her head tilted up or get her look back over her shoulder, perhaps with her arm horizontal and a close crop.
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Forbiddenbiker said:
I know of two slimming effects, theres probably loads more...

Turn her sideways a little and In a flattering way turn and twisting the body can also help. Also get her to look upwards into the camera to reduce the double chin.

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RichardtheSane said:
Do you have locations in mind?

In your shoes I would be looking for somewhere that allows you to get a good distance between the background and your subject - this will allow you to use narrow depth of field to create that nice seperation from the background.
The light is important too, you could shoot later in the day when the sun will be less harsh - and you can use the strength of the sun to your advantage too. You say you have no studio gear - so make a reflector up from either white paper, white fabric or if you have any large white boards. You will need someone to hold the reflector though.

Also, I would be having two or three shoots so you get practise in. Good luck!
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Thank you so much for wonderful suggestions.. Let me take a note on it.
Waiting to see some more ideas.

Thank you

PCP
 
A nicer background might help - although it may not immediately make a direct effect with any "slimming" effect, it would make for a possible improvement in the overall picture...

EDIT: Have a search for Betty's thread about natural beauty - although the lack of clothing in some of them might not be what you are looking for, it could give you some inspiration on composition and lighting.
 
You could also consider renting a studio for a few hours. They'll have the lighting and backgrounds, and a fair few will throw in a light meter and trigger (our local will lend a Prolinca IR trigger) into the bargain. In some cases you can even hire a dSLR for the shoot too. Studio time isn't too expensive if you shop around. Might not be what you're after, but I thought I'd mention it :)
 
i would also make a point of telling her that you are not a pro photographer ,,,( a few times ) but that you will do you're best ,,,,and she gets what she gets ,,,,try and take the pressure off and get her expectations down a bit ,,,then when you give her some great pics she will be REALLY pleased .

:)
 
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