The Eye of the Beholder

By Dan Hoffman


Glamour photography is the process of photographing a model with emphasis on the individual instead of a product or piece of clothing. It is about capturing the model at her best. It is meant to be erotic without being pornographic, though some glamour photography appears in softcore magazines.

A photography studio is equipped with sufficient lights that can be easily manipulated by the photographers for balanced and well-expose shots all the time. This makes glamour photography a very lucrative medium. Because of this, many higher institutions of learning are offering courses in glamour photography. Models pose for glamour shots for their job portfolios, while advertisers use it to sell products. It is also a popular way to present a spouse or loved one with a unique photographic gift.But then again, since the lighting fixtures are mounted on the ceiling, they offer less flexibility and cannot be taken to other locations.It relies on the power of suggestion without actually showing graphic details. Playfulness and flirting are also part of the technique. The crudeness of pornography should be avoided. Proper scenery and lighting also help prevent the misconception.Most people feel self-conscious when posing for glamour shots. A good photographer will be able to ease this fear. The subject should first discuss what type of photo is desired, including what poses; dress and attitude will be used. It is important to the shot to access beforehand what degree of nudity you are comfortable with, especially if you are an amateur.

Although this ceiling lights cost more expensive to install, they can also make the any photography studio more organized and more space efficient to allow more movement in both the photographer and his/her clients.It relies on the power of suggestion without actually showing graphic details. Playfulness and flirting are also part of the technique. The crudeness of pornography should be avoided. Proper scenery and lighting also help prevent the misconception.Most people feel self-conscious when posing for glamour shots. A good photographer will be able to ease this fear. The subject should first discuss what type of photo is desired, including what poses; dress and attitude will be used. It is important to the shot to access beforehand what degree of nudity you are comfortable with, especially if you are an amateur.

Photography studios typically contain either floor-based or ceiling-based lights to provide lighting to their clients or subjects.
These war era photos featured models that either wore swimsuits or were fully clothed. By the 1960's this changed as models posed in smaller bathing suits, lacey lingerie or partially nude. Today pretty much anything goes.Other famous glamour photography models include: Mae West, Marlene Deitrich, Greta Garbo, Rita Hayworth, Jayne Mansfield and Marilyn Monroe.

However, the same light stands are also quite susceptible to being knocked over and also to toppling over. These war era photos featured models that either wore swimsuits or were fully clothed. By the 1960's this changed as models posed in smaller bathing suits, lacey lingerie or partially nude. Today pretty much anything goes.Other famous glamour photography models include: Mae West, Marlene Deitrich, Greta Garbo, Rita Hayworth, Jayne Mansfield and Marilyn Monroe.




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