Here in Grand Rapids recently we had a Comic Con event. If you have never been to a Comic Con and are unfamiliar with them one of the features is something called Cosplay. It is short for costume play. Basically people will dress up as favorite characters from comics or movies or television shows. It is a wonderful opportunity for photographers. The people take a lot of time creating the costumes, and do a wonderful job recreating the look.
As I look at the pictures one of the things that I find very interesting is how the people pose. Some of the people really play the part. Others will just stand there. It is very interesting to see how people react to a camera. Some people are nervous. Others are natural models. The natural models are the ones that make the job of the photographer much easier. Whether it is a Comic Con, a portrait session, a wedding, or a fashion shoot, it is always nice to shoot photos of people that are comfortable in front of the camera and are willing and able to pose.
So enjoy the little photo gallery at the end of this blog post, and pay attention to how people look in the shots. Check out which ones pose well and which ones look awkward. Try to figure out what it is about a pose and photo that you like or don't like. This will help you to know what to say to people in the future when you are trying to get photos of them.
As I look at the pictures one of the things that I find very interesting is how the people pose. Some of the people really play the part. Others will just stand there. It is very interesting to see how people react to a camera. Some people are nervous. Others are natural models. The natural models are the ones that make the job of the photographer much easier. Whether it is a Comic Con, a portrait session, a wedding, or a fashion shoot, it is always nice to shoot photos of people that are comfortable in front of the camera and are willing and able to pose.
So enjoy the little photo gallery at the end of this blog post, and pay attention to how people look in the shots. Check out which ones pose well and which ones look awkward. Try to figure out what it is about a pose and photo that you like or don't like. This will help you to know what to say to people in the future when you are trying to get photos of them.
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