![]() I once did an extended family portrait that included 24 people – from grandpa and grandma, down to six infants with every age in-between. In our current society, which is teeming with photographic imagery, everyone has an opinion about their photograph – from the tiniest of children, to the oldest set of grandparents. Everyone has a sense of fashion these days. Image 005 – Photograph (l) by Ethan Haddox and Photograph (m) by Barzan Ahmadi and Photograph (r) by Ahmed CarterĬoordinating a photo shoot isn’t just about the ladies. You can use a mood board to discuss critical details such as the location, clothing, make-up, props, shoes, lighting, hair, camera angle, camera framing, subject poses, as well as areas of special concern such as weight, scars, or other concerns the subject may have. Image 004 – Photograph (l) by Sidney Altschuler and Photograph (m) by Fineas Gavre and Photograph (r) by freestocks A mood board is as much of a tool for your subject as it is for you – it helps them determine what they want. The objection will often come out at the review of the proofs. Subjects often don’t know what they want, or they are so nervous that they will not speak up even if they are thinking this isn’t what I want. Years of experience have taught me that this simply isn’t the case. Key Thought: You may be thinking, well they would speak up if I was setting them up in something they didn’t want. If your subject is expecting a photo such as the one on the left of Image 003, and you provide them with something like the shot on the right, someone is not going to be happy. ![]() Image 003 – Photograph (l) by Calvin Lupiya and Photograph (r) by freestocks Key Thought: When you, as the photographer, visualize a picture that is very creative and out of the ordinary (Image 002), you want to make sure your model and other team members fully understand your concept. This tool is often used for weddings, portraits, families, food, fashion, and even product photography. ![]() ![]() With very little effort, you can make the mood board a pivotal element to your photographic success. The mood board is a visual reference that ensures everyone involved in the photoshoot is on the same page creatively. If a client is involved it’s a terrific idea to have them share in the mood board preparation as well. It can be created by the photographer or a member of the photographer’s team. It’s called a ‘Mood Board.’ A mood board is a visual collage of inspirational photos and other related materials. Pro Tip: Photographers can use a similar tool as their movie counterparts. Wardrobe acquires the proper clothing, etc. The lighting department comprehends the mood needed. The camera crew understands what angles are needed for the camera. This movie production tool conveys to everyone what has to happen within a given scene of shooting. One tool that is used is called the ‘storyboard.’ Image 001 – Photograph by Chris MurrayĪ movie storyboard is a series of pictures that include detailed descriptions. How are the planned aesthetics of the movie relayed to everyone involved so that each department is on the same page creatively? It’s not unusual for hundreds of people to be involved. It encompasses multiple departments that each provide their expertise toward the final product. Creating a Hollywood movie is a huge undertaking.
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