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Female Photography
By:
Anthony Culjs
Female
Photography
One of the most famous
photographs of all times is the face of an Afghan girl on the cover of National
Geographic magazine’s 1985 issue. Her name is Sharbat Gula and the photograph
of her direct gaze into the camera, intrigued many people for years; Steve
McCurry took this photograph. Female Photography can be well divided into various forms like fashion model
photography, nude photography, celebrity photography, and self-portraits. Nude
photography has got be that one form of photography that has shaped and influenced
the perspective of people worldwide.
Photography is an art, which can
fill your heart with the joy of having achieved the extraordinary. The most
important criteria for becoming a good photographer is to have passion for
taking pictures. You should have the ability to feel the intensity in the eyes
of a woman, to understand the female form, its delicate nuances, and understand
and appreciate the many of moods of woman. Additionally, a dexterous hand at
being able to experiment with light and shadows will bring out the depths and
tones in your pictures.
There are three very important
aspects of photographing women:
Setting the surrounding or the scene:
How the photographs really
come out depends a lot on the immediate surrounding. The subject’s expressions
can also vary with the surrounding. If you are trying to take a photograph in
the middle of a bustling street then your subject may also feel the crowd
around her and this can easily affect her expressions. On the other hand, a
photograph on a secluded waterfront might bring out the best expressions.
Creativity plays an important role; the more creative you are regarding the
settings, the better the photograph will be.
Lighting Conditions:
Lighting conditions are important for getting
the best out of a photograph. Too much or too less light can expose the
photograph and destroy its effect. The best option is to have a soft bulb light,
which works better than a flash. Always remember, to place the light source
either on the subjects left side or the right side. This will bring out the
details in the face. You can always experiment with the position of the light
and even bounce it off the ceiling but never place it in the front, as it will
lead to reflection in the photograph. You can also use a soft side light for creating
shadows and use a filler flash to light up the face of the model.
Getting it right: Getting the ‘perfect’ shot during female photography shoot, is a
challenging task. Try to use a long lens and take the picture moving away from
the subject. You can also use a tripod to get a steady shot. Most of the top-notch
female photographers use a small aperture and a long shutter speed. Last but
not the least; you need to take as many shots as possible with different
expressions so that you can get the perfect shot.
Women are enigmatic and mysterious. Female photography is an
ode to this most beautiful creation of God!
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