Photographing a Model

[retronesphoto]

So I have a friend that wants me to help her photograph her to a pageant where she has to provide a picture for her portfolio and her background information, etc etc.

I never actually done a real photoshoot with just a single person... So what should I keep in mind? Examples are DEFINETELY WELCOME.

I was thinking about some poses in front of a tree, and some poses laying on the nice grass.

I'm equipped with my Canon EOS 20D. I have my trusty f/1.8 50mm, and will be getting a f/3.5-5.6 24-105 USM lens soon...

This is a formal photoshoot and please give me examples that will definetely help me by utilizing my equipment

I've taken a look at Saralonde's post on example of poses, but can anyone suggest any poses that would be ideal? (Please post page/row/# from left-right)

Any help would be welcome. I'm very thankful for any suggestions/comments/examples you may have for me and I thank everyone here at DPS in advance.

[sarahgirl777]

I' don't know much about pageants but I would make sure they want "poses". I think a lot of models need headshots, just a classic one, so I would definately practice up on that, not sure if it is the same for pageants or not but just thought I'd throw it out there.

[oldwolf]

Originally Posted by sarahgirl777

I' don't know much about pageants but I would make sure they want "poses". I think a lot of models need headshots, just a classic one, so I would definately practice up on that, not sure if it is the same for pageants or not but just thought I'd throw it out there.

+1

stupid message length requirement

[retronesphoto]

Yeah will be definetely be getting SOME headshots, but need some shots of the entire body too.. that's why i said like in front of a tree or something, and one of them covering most of the face + some of the body when laying on the grass.

[Trader]

If you do pose her in front of a tree, make sure that in the final shot it does not look like the tree is growing out of her head or anything weird like that. Often a tree limb can look like a third arm. Hope that helps.