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    Wednesday, July 8, 2009

    Studying Poses

    Chanel Iman (pictured below) apparently used Vogue Magazines to study modelling poses before she became a hit! (Source). This gave me an idea to do a random post today about studying poses for bridal photography.

    Chanel Iman working the camera with a 'mona lisa smile' and left-leg forward.

    Although this is very posed, I still like this for her sideways smile.
    note to self
    smile at some other direction than the camera.
    exercise cheek muscles to achieve a radiant smile like this.. Haha


    I love silhouette shots~
    This looks beautiful & very natural.
    note to self
    Make sure the photographer captures your 'S' line from this angle

    my dress is not as frilly as this so I hope I can achieve this look.
    note to self
    beware of fat arms from side view..
    tell the Groom not to look TOO content leaning against bust.. Haha

    This is by far THE favourite photo that the Groom & I want to re-create
    Note to self
    Do lots of yoga & pilates to achieve a great 'S' line
    Front-leg forward
    Groom must gently pinch CHIN not CHEEKS
    Groom must be taller than Bride
    Beware of fat arms from side view :-(

    Art-Deco Staircase shots are posed but romantic & relaxed
    Note to self
    Practice beforehand to see if this arm angle creates 'fat arm' shots..
    Make sure Groom's eyes are aimed properly so he doesn't look like he's staring at your cleavage, Haha

    And lastly... the groom and I will most definitely NOT be posing like this...
    Hope you enjoyed this short random post~

    10 comments:

    Zwala said...

    haha..nice..u r funny.. :)
    i luv that second picture..
    and the last one is really..ooh..hahaa..im laughing right now..

    Jess said...

    Haha... this was a really nice post!

    I think, I'll be going to Taiwan for professional wedding photos... well, we'll see, when we are getting married, hehe... :p

    ♥akisa♥ said...

    heehee, thanks Zwala~

    Jamilla Camel said...

    Sounds like a lot of pain and mirror practicing,lol!!

    LT said...

    LOL I loved this post!

    Congratulations on your engagement. I'm a new reader so wasn't aware you are planning your wedding.

    The groom with his head on the bride's bust cracked me up. He looked quite happy huh? Not only is his head laying on those nice pillows but his hands are full too. lol

    Katie said...

    haha! the 4th pic and your comment made me laugh too loud in the office lol :)

    fuzkittie said...

    Hahaha this was fun to read! Will you posting your own shots after they're done? I wanna seeee!!! xD

    saintangelius said...

    Some extra inspirations for you:

    http://alantanphotographs.blogspot.com/2009/01/wedding-bells.html

    http://alantanphotographs.blogspot.com/2008/11/starts-of-new-life-andrew-and-constance.html

    http://alantanphotographs.blogspot.com/2008/07/l-o-v-elove-love-love-love.html

    http://alantanphotographs.blogspot.com/2008/05/found-new-love.html

    The last one is my favourite! Alan Tan is an event photographer that specialises in weddings. I hope that this would give you an inkling on what to expect on that day. Most of these are chinese wedding tho.

    Blair said...

    LOL I enjoyed reading your little notes!

    Shanghainese Dumpling said...

    You are so cute Akisa hehe, I also think it's important to work out which side of face is prettier at which angel then you'll know how to face the camera and twist your body accordingly.

    will you be taking any studio shoots like most Asians do?

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