من كتاب التصوير PHOTOGRAPHY دعها تبتل let her Get wet

Let her Get Wet ! NY PICTURES where your subject is A going to get wet or be around water should be saved for the last of the day . you have to worry about p getting her hair wet or costume splashed , there's not much point in uang water at all . For this reason it is most important to have a model who is good sport and who values the results enough to be a littli un comfortable . One does not have to live near the ocean , river or lake to make use of water in your glamour shots . True , these offer the best natural locations but there are many other possibilities . Even the common garden hose . against a guod background will pro vide an interesting display of water . The spray can be made to glisten with backlighting while a flash or reflector is used to light the model's face and expression . SETS THE MOOD Water can set the mood uf a pic ture . It can suggest a relaxed attitude , a gay romp or sultry siren . The water can be used for action effect while . the girl remains still - or , she can be jumping into a wave to cause a splash . A swimming pool can often be thed to achieve e a relaxed pose with a figure model because both the subject and the water can be controlled : you don't have to worry about waves . Inciden tally , the model can be aides in bold









water with a lot of activity . Put some alum in the filter system or run a bag of it around the pool so that it will cause all sediment in the water to sink to the bottom , then vacuum it up . Both photographer and model should slide into the pool trying to keep from rippling the surface or disturbing any sediment that may have escaped the cleaning operations . By taking these precautions , you are guaranteed increased clarity . Also , the closer the subject to the camera , the less diffused the result . COLOR AND B / W FILTERS Some photographers shoot color exclusively underwater . If they need them , black - and - white negatives can be made from the color film - or , everything can be shot on color nega tive material . A CCIO - R filter cuts down the blue and brings up the red a hit with color film . For black - and white shooting underwater in a pool , use an orange filter for better contrast . Many photographers use a pool with a window but others prefer to submerge with the model so as to be able to shoot from all angles rather than being restricted to one vantage point . By submerging with the model it is possible to shoot up towards the surface of the water . This gives some interesting reflection patterns . The surface if not disturbed too much , can act as a mirror . Working above water around a pool is not always easy because the back grounds usually interfere . If you are lucky to find a pool that is built on top of a hill with a sky area to work against , it will be possible to shoot from in the pool . This will place your model against the sky background . Too often pools are located in al secluded area and the only way to achieve a clear background is to shoot down with the water acting as a back ground . This limits the photographer and model as to pose and angle . If there is a diving board or high plat form , this i offer possibilities . EVEN THE photographer gets wet shooting glamour in the waves of the beach ( below ) , and for this unique underwater figure study shot in a swimming pool . Orange filter was used for more contrast ,


The beach is a much easier and more natural place to make use of the water . If you have a watertight camera housing , it is possible to wade out into the surf with your model and catch some exciting action with the waves . It isn't necessary , however , to have a watertight camera because a more mild type of action with the water is possible by posing the model in the shallow surf and letting the waves either wash over her body if she is lying down - or , splash against her legs if she is kneeling or seated . The action of the water can be frozen by use of a fast shutter speed ( / 125th or higher ) , while it can be blurred to con vey action by use of a slower speed . TAKE A LADDER Many photographers take a step ladder along with them on location as signments of all kinds . Take one with you to the beach because it will permit taking high angle shots with the model posed either on the sand or in shallow surf . Because sand can shift and make the ladder unsteady , it is best to have an assistant brace it while you are perched atop it shooting . This is absolute necessity when the ladder is positioned in the water . If you have no assistant along with you , you can generally recruit one of the group of fellows who will be watching you and your model at work . Whenever a pretty girl is being pho tographed they flock around and are most eager to be of help . Such groups can sometimes be a nuisance if the girl is at all concerned about an audience while she is posing . CLOTHES CUT THE CHILL In cooler weather when the chill is too much for a bikini , some attractive shots can be made with the model dressed in jeans and a shirt . This is a good outfit for some action type pic tures of her running in the surf or kicking the water . Save the wet shots until the end and if your model . is a good sport , have her lie down in the surf so she is completely covered with wet , clinging clothes . In the fin ished picture the viewer will never guess that the photo was made on a real chilly day . When the water is not too cold , in fact , you can have your model attired in lighter clothing such as silk jersey . Then , when she gets saturated by the water , her shape will be more visible than through a heavy pair of jeans . Water will add greatly to a pic ture , but if you don't have the ocean , lake or a stream handy - get out the garden hose or try throwing a bucket of water at your model and get an authentic candid reaction . Water adds limitless possibilities to your glamour shots . Don't overlook what it can do for you in creating interesting pictures .