How Male Model Photographers Help Guys Look Good

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Hundreds of images are created during a photo shoot. But only a few photos will catch the eye. It is impossible to hold a photo shoot without generating unflattering expressions or bad poses. A small ratio of poses just end up looking bad on film. Duds are rejected and discarded.

This is why it is important for you to work with a top photographer who wants to make you look your best, not publish unflattering poses where you look like an idiot. If you choose a photographer is concerned about the quality of his work, he will not want to publish unflattering photos. He is concerned with his reputation and the reputation if his photography. There is no advantage to him to publish duds. If he is known in the industry as being a source for bad photos, he will lose clients.

Remember, a small number of unflattering poses are unavoidable - even with a contract, so work with a photographer who wants his work - as well as you - to look their best.

You discover these trustworthy photographers by speaking with male models who previously posed with the photographer you are considering. Therefore, always ask the photographer for references. If a previous model had a positive experience during his shoots, the photographer will have nothing to hide and will be willing to put you in touch with the model.

Photo shoots sometimes look a lot easier than they actually are. A professional photo shoot entails a lot more factors than when your mom picks up an automatic camera and snaps pics of the family picnic.

During a pro photo shoot, our male model photographer says he has to make these important decisions:

Is there enough light? Is the sun hitting the male model the correctly? He monitors light readings so the film is correctly exposed. A modeling photo can be ruined because of technical problems.
He tries to avoid showing the male model's problem areas in the photo. These areas might include scars, birthmarks, or pimples. No one is perfect. Everyone has body parts that aren't as photogenic as others. He avoids showing these areas and makes mental notes before a photo session of aspects of each male model to to avoid.
He concentrates on the good areas: If a male model has good abs, a good butt or chest: I choose a pose and angle that emphasizes those assets.
In stressing a muscular pose, he makes sure the male model's body is not distorted or twisted unnatural pose.
He thinks how each photo will fit in with others in the advertising campaign. How does the photo fit into the overall theme of all the photos as a whole?
If he is photographing in color, he wants brilliant color in the photo.
He makes sure the background is exciting, exotic or portrays a "fantasy." He also must watch for people walking behind the male model, which can ruin the photo.
The light for the background must read at the same level as the light on the male model, otherwise the shot might be ruined.

A photo of Ed Marshall illustrates this problem. The background is underexposed and cannot be distinguished from his dark hair.
Finally, evening outdoor shoots mean the clock is ticking and the photo crew must finish before the sun sets.