I have had some inquires about my location and setting up appointments so I thought it would be best to list it on here as well.
Location: Jacksonville, FL
Email: lauren_radford85@hotmail.com
Phone: 940-327-9102
Call or email me for pricing and details. I do not have set packages, I work with what you want and what you are willing to spend. I shoot on location and from my home. I do all types of photography, not just pin up. I have two young children and have had many many hours of shooting little ones as well. For my military members out there and their spouses please contact me for a significant discount. I look forward to hearing from you.
Friday, September 21, 2012
Posing for Pin Up Shots
There are so so many different things to consider when trying to capture that perfect image. Many clients of mine have an idea of what they want in their photos but struggle to express their aspirations in words. The thing I hear most is, "make me look good". Well, "good" means something different to each one of my clients. What I do, is apply a few basic principles when shooting different poses. I'll explain...
Triangles! They are the strongest shape when composing a piece of art, they also work for pin up as well. What this means is, when posing, make sure that you are creating triangles with your body.
Notice the triangular shape shes making with her right leg reaching behind her left. Notice how this elongates her left leg.
Again, (to the right) her legs as well as the triangle she creates with her elbow to knee and her side.
Now, not all poses have to have each point of a triangle touching, it can be suggestive, as long as you are creating the look of three angles. Example...
Her knees are touching, making the top point of the triangle, then her feet, but the invisible line of the triangle is the floor.
Now, not all poses have to have this, I just have seen from experience that the ones that my clients LOVE and that I find the strongest happen to have these kinds of poses.
Next, some more subtle basics...
1. when lying on your back, don't suck in your stomach, you'll look like Skeletor.
2. when lying on your back or side, don't draw your chin to your chest, instead, arch it back slightly to alleviate a "double chin"
3. when lying on your back and you don't know what to do with your hands, push your lady bumps together (don't over do it). When you're on your back, your you're breasts will separate and sag to the sides so they could use a little support.
4. arch those feet and point those toes as much as you can stand, and when it starts to hurt arch and point a little more.
5. make sure that if you have someone taking your picture that they don't shoot from too high above you (this will make you look super disproportionate) or from too low, which will add about 5-10 lbs instantly.
6. If you want that seductive look, ei...
position your lips (smile, purse, etc...), close your eyes, have the photographer count to 3 then shoot. When the photographer says "3" open your eyes. This helps with those who get "deer in the headlight" expressions when trying to look sexy.
7. If you pose on your knees, don't actually rest on your knees. Can someone say cellulite? First rest on your knees and then raise yourself up so that you are supporting your weight only looking as though you are sitting on your knees. Your upper thighs will burn but it makes for a more flattering pic.
8. Never never never pose with your arms down to your side. It will add weight to your upper body. Keep your arms away from your side, plus it's not easy to make a triangle with your arms if they are down to your side.
9. You can experiment with this one. Instead of sucking in your tummy, which is always obvious, try stretching to lengthen your torso. This will flatten your abs tremendously.
(to the left) This is a great example photo. Notice the "triangle" leg, arm left arm is away from her side, right arm is a triangle, left foot is extremely pointed.
More to come later...
Triangles! They are the strongest shape when composing a piece of art, they also work for pin up as well. What this means is, when posing, make sure that you are creating triangles with your body.
Notice the triangular shape shes making with her right leg reaching behind her left. Notice how this elongates her left leg.
Again, (to the right) her legs as well as the triangle she creates with her elbow to knee and her side.
Now, not all poses have to have each point of a triangle touching, it can be suggestive, as long as you are creating the look of three angles. Example...
Now, not all poses have to have this, I just have seen from experience that the ones that my clients LOVE and that I find the strongest happen to have these kinds of poses.
Next, some more subtle basics...
1. when lying on your back, don't suck in your stomach, you'll look like Skeletor.
2. when lying on your back or side, don't draw your chin to your chest, instead, arch it back slightly to alleviate a "double chin"
3. when lying on your back and you don't know what to do with your hands, push your lady bumps together (don't over do it). When you're on your back, your you're breasts will separate and sag to the sides so they could use a little support.
4. arch those feet and point those toes as much as you can stand, and when it starts to hurt arch and point a little more.
5. make sure that if you have someone taking your picture that they don't shoot from too high above you (this will make you look super disproportionate) or from too low, which will add about 5-10 lbs instantly.
6. If you want that seductive look, ei...
position your lips (smile, purse, etc...), close your eyes, have the photographer count to 3 then shoot. When the photographer says "3" open your eyes. This helps with those who get "deer in the headlight" expressions when trying to look sexy. 7. If you pose on your knees, don't actually rest on your knees. Can someone say cellulite? First rest on your knees and then raise yourself up so that you are supporting your weight only looking as though you are sitting on your knees. Your upper thighs will burn but it makes for a more flattering pic.
8. Never never never pose with your arms down to your side. It will add weight to your upper body. Keep your arms away from your side, plus it's not easy to make a triangle with your arms if they are down to your side.
9. You can experiment with this one. Instead of sucking in your tummy, which is always obvious, try stretching to lengthen your torso. This will flatten your abs tremendously.
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| (above pink swimsuit)This is me stretching my torso upwards, not sucking in. |
More to come later...
Wednesday, September 19, 2012
Pin Up...
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| My latest shoot... |
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| Yes this is a real person, not a painting :) |
I am a Navy wife, mother of two, a 5yr old and a 5mo old. I love to create, build, sew, do anything that uses the imagination. After giving birth to my daughter (5mo old) I just don't have enough hours in the day to execute all of my ideas. I have narrowed my free time down to photography. I guess I like the fact that it satisfies others a long with my self. I take pictures of just about everything. Right now I am specializing in pin up style photography.
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| Me about 2yrs ago, messing around with some hair techniques |
YouTube is a great resource for those of you experimenting with the pin up style.
This was an earlier shoot that I did from my home with nothing but a few solid backdrops.
I just want to say THANK YOU to my gorgeous models for allowing me to post their photos! I get to work with some of the most beautiful women in the world!
For those of you DIY's out there looking to do some pin ups on your own, I thought I would throw out some advice...
Let's start with makeup. NO glitter, not on your eyes, face, or body! It can reflect light and look like acne. Keep it simple. Use a matte base that matches your neck as much as possible. If your base is too light for your skin it will look as though someone put your head on another body. Go easy on the bronzer, just using enough to contour. A light, non shimmery blush is all you need on the apples of your cheeks.
In these photos lashes are essential. Buy a set of thick falsies, preferably real hair ones. Make sure you trim them if needed. Liquid liner is best in a charcoal black, again not shimmery. If you are doing your own makeup and can't quite master the wings at the corner of the eyes, don't worry, your falsies will give the appearance of them. Line the top of your eye the way you normally would do (after you have applied the falsies). Then, bring up the thickness of your liner in the middle of the eye with another swipe of liner. You want a circular look to your eye for these shots.
Lips, lips, lips... we all know these pics are all about those sultry red lips. Use a matte red lipstick with a matching liner. When you outline the top lip, round off the middle of your lip slightly. After lining, color in your lip with the liner before applying the lipstick. Do not apply your gloss until right before shooting.
For those of you DIY's out there looking to do some pin ups on your own, I thought I would throw out some advice...
Let's start with makeup. NO glitter, not on your eyes, face, or body! It can reflect light and look like acne. Keep it simple. Use a matte base that matches your neck as much as possible. If your base is too light for your skin it will look as though someone put your head on another body. Go easy on the bronzer, just using enough to contour. A light, non shimmery blush is all you need on the apples of your cheeks.
In these photos lashes are essential. Buy a set of thick falsies, preferably real hair ones. Make sure you trim them if needed. Liquid liner is best in a charcoal black, again not shimmery. If you are doing your own makeup and can't quite master the wings at the corner of the eyes, don't worry, your falsies will give the appearance of them. Line the top of your eye the way you normally would do (after you have applied the falsies). Then, bring up the thickness of your liner in the middle of the eye with another swipe of liner. You want a circular look to your eye for these shots.
Lips, lips, lips... we all know these pics are all about those sultry red lips. Use a matte red lipstick with a matching liner. When you outline the top lip, round off the middle of your lip slightly. After lining, color in your lip with the liner before applying the lipstick. Do not apply your gloss until right before shooting.
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