The Biggest Common Mistake With “Glamour” Photography…
Posted by: Tristan Griffiths // Category: Misc, Photography, RandomEveryone is shocked when they hear about someone they know doing “Glamour” photos, as people seem to associate it with nudity. This is a misconceived idea however.
Glamour Photography in it’s rawest form simply has the aim of:
Photographing of a model with the emphasis on the model and the model’s sexuality and allure; with any clothing, fashion, products or environment contained in the image being of minor consideration.
Photographers use a combination of cosmetics, lighting andairbrushing techniques to produce the most physically appealing image of the model possible.
Often associated with postcards retailed by street venders in France.
Since the 1990s glamour photography has increased in popularity among the public. With glamour portrait studios opening, offering professional hair and makeup artists and professional retouching to allow the general public to have the “model” experience. These sometimes include “boudoir” portraits but are more commonly used by professionals and high school seniors who want to look “their best” for their portraits.
Becoming big in the 1900′s, Pinups depicted scantily dressed women often in a playful pose seemingly surprised or startled by the viewer. The model would usually have an expression of delight which seemed to invite the viewer to come and play.
In December 1953 Marilyn Monroe was featured in the first issue of Playboy magazine. Playboy became the first magazine featuring nude glamour photography targeted to the mainstream consumer.
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