POSE!

When it comes to showing my subject how to pose, as a photographer I can only do so much. Unfortunately, most subjects expect the person behind the camera to always issue all the directions on how they should strike a pose. The most a photographer can do is to give technical direction; matters composition, background, ambiance, and more especially lighting. I will normally tell my subject where, but not necessarily exactly how to pose. In many professional fashion shoots for instance, that work will be done by the Art Director, who acts as a bridge between the photographer and the subject. An effective Art Director according to me must have good understanding on the fundamentals of photography, be familiar with various posing techniques as well as possessing a creative mind. It is good for the subject to practice their poses beforehand and find their 'best side' since in the end it is entirely up to them to strike that killer pose, and up to the photographer to capture it, in the best way possible.

My friend Momo strikes a pose during an impromptu shoot, one of many that I have done with her. With no formal training on how to pose, she's really good at it.. watch out world!

   Camera - NIKON D3100

   Focal Length - 24mm
   Shutter Speed - 1/40 sec
   Aperture - f/4.0 

   ISO/Film - 800
   Category - Fashion 
   Uploaded - April 5th 2013  
   Taken - March 27th 2013

   Location - USIU Nairobi, Kenya
   Copyright - Stephen Mukhongi