caincaptures Posted February 8, 2008 Share Posted February 8, 2008 I am now working and shooting a good friend of mine who is a straight male model.(can be viewed in my portfolio under Cameron)this is new waters for me. We are trying to think of some ideas that we could do for our next shoot. I have always worked with the female gender. Everytime I get ideas, I think that they maybe to feminine. I almost want to take something feminine and make it macho. Not sure if that would work or not. If anyone has any ideas, no matter how far fetched they sound, shoot them my way. I would be interested in hearing from you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffrey_blake_adams Posted February 8, 2008 Share Posted February 8, 2008 www.montezucker.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leicaglow Posted February 8, 2008 Share Posted February 8, 2008 Julie, you've got some very nice work in your portfolio. Congratulations! I like what you say about not being able to put a camera down. I'm the same way. People think I'm nuts for always carrying one. Anyway, I haven't shot many nude or semi-nude males, but I'm always fascinated by how people are often afraid to approach the subject. First, what is it you're trying to convey about Cameron? If it is sensuality, the explore different poses and especially lighting. I think both the male and female bodies are very beautiful. How can you bring that out? I'm guilty of this in my fashion work, but I often conform to the norm when it comes to female models. If I ask myself, "what is it that I'm trying to convey about this beautiful subject?" I'm not sure I can answer that. But it's worth asking yourself. I was reading a good article in a professional photo magazine recently. It talked about a famous photographer who was only going to take about 10 minutes of his celebrity subjects time. He'd be an hour into snapping a few shots and getting to know the subject. All the while he was really trying to see what made that person special. Then he would spend 10 minutes doing his real work. So what makes Cameron special? From looking at his photos, he's young, he looks playful, but maybe a little shy. Perhaps not too sure of who he is, but not afraid of his looks. He's between boyhood and manhood, and that may be the most interesting thing I see. I'm only going off of what I see in the pics; he may be totally different in person. Wouldn't it be interesting to either move him backwards into boyhood, or forward into manhood. I think I like the previous better. What about some lighter photos, outside, maybe still very casual to semi-dressed, but put him with young themes. A puppy, football, sled (I don't know what the weather is like where you are). Try lighter, less harsh light using reflectors if you have them. The other way to go is to dress him up in a killer suit. Very professional, but maybe an undone bow tie and open shirt (sort of a rat-pack look). Maybe a funky hat. Use dramatic lighting from the side. Throw in your suitcase and a microphone and stand or something, like he's a crooner (hell, I don't even know how to spell it!<g>). I'm just brainstorming really, but I've been fascinated by the notion of shooting more male shots as well. Let me know how it turns out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john_elder1 Posted February 8, 2008 Share Posted February 8, 2008 Take a look at Antonin Kratochvil's book Incognito where he shoots portraits in "found " lighting outside the studio. He looks for unusual lighting that brings out the character of his subjects. Really great portraits and different. He is a member of the photo group VII Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caincaptures Posted February 8, 2008 Author Share Posted February 8, 2008 Wow Michael. Reading your comment made me feel so in touch with what you are saying. I love random brainstorming attemps. Alot of the stuff you mentioned we have thought about. Cameron is an actor. He works in LA in the summer. He is extreemly talented and very easy to work with. I don't think I could have asked for a better person to work with. He will try just about anything once...maybe twice even lol. I want to take this opportunity with him before he goes back to LA this summer. I really have enjoyed reading your comment. I was smileing thinking, this guy really knows what I am after, and quite truthfully, you have picked up on Camerons style as well. I am so open to try anything. I was even thinking about having him roll around in chocolate syrup. HA HA It would certainly highlight his guns in a different way. I am excited to see what we come up with. I will keep some of your ideas in mind. I have a book I am taking notes in. Thanks again. Stop back if you can think of anything else exciting. Take care. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caincaptures Posted February 8, 2008 Author Share Posted February 8, 2008 Thanks John, I will have a look. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leicaglow Posted February 8, 2008 Share Posted February 8, 2008 Julie, Ha! I know from experience that chocolate is hard to photograph!<G> Maybe a series that starts with the "boy and his ice cream cone". Very innocent and boyish, then progresses through it melting, and finally goes awry and becomes a mad sexy mess!<g> Then it could end with the puppy (they like ice cream if you know what I mean). Man I am out there tonight and I haven't even been drinking! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caincaptures Posted February 8, 2008 Author Share Posted February 8, 2008 ahhhh but Michael I LOVE IT! That could be fun you know! I am smiling from ear to ear just thinking about it. Or maybe he's trying to cook for a date and ends up making a mess with the flour. HA HA. God, I love this dirty talk. he he Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leicaglow Posted February 8, 2008 Share Posted February 8, 2008 I know, I can't go here in a public forum, so I just sent you my IM info<g>. Hope you don't mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caincaptures Posted February 8, 2008 Author Share Posted February 8, 2008 dont mind at all thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caincaptures Posted February 8, 2008 Author Share Posted February 8, 2008 I think Michael, I have to update my IM. Its acting funny and wont let me add you. Email me anytime you would like. I will do the same then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmitchell Posted February 8, 2008 Share Posted February 8, 2008 <strong><a href="http://www.photo.net/photodb/folder?folder_id=806369">Check out my Jon series </a></strong>where my nephew did some modeling for me. It was fun and I think I caught some good moods for my shadow and light experiments. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seismiccwave Posted February 8, 2008 Share Posted February 8, 2008 Couple of ideas. 1) Just follow your subject around for an entire day and shoot all aspect of what ever he/she is doing. 2) Explore your models with more perspective. I checked out your portfolio and seems like you liked a "standard" lens look with Cameron. Try to get close and personal. You don't have to show a model's face all the time. Start with some extreme close up of his eye, then two eyes, then a tight frame of his head. Then slowly work your way out. 3) OK, I have more ideas than a couple.;-) Grease him up with vaseline and spray water on him. 4) Ok, I am really cranking now. Get some face paint or body paint and start painting patterns, color what ever you have in your mind on his body and capture them in images. 5) As other members suggested already, dress him up in different things. Art is asexual so don't think of him as a male model. Think of him as a subject for your image creation. Get some mirror tiles from Home Depot and get some reflection of him in different angle. Try different lighting. The list is endless. Photography is an art. You should never run out of ideas. Make him happy, sad, angry and capture the moment. Make him cry and capture the moment. Make him nude and photograph him. Well, you get the idea by now.;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david_m Posted February 8, 2008 Share Posted February 8, 2008 Dont get hung up on making a male model 'macho' and a female model 'feminine'. It's a really sexist attitute. I really fail to understand why you would want ideas from other people. Don't you have any of your own? If you have a good model and no ideas I canlt help thinking you are in the wrong business. There are an infinite number of ideas and they are all inside your own mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leicaglow Posted February 9, 2008 Share Posted February 9, 2008 Geez David, lighten up. She's asking for ideas. She's in the casual conversation section. She's got some great shots in her portfolio. What's wrong with asking a question? Perhaps it's too much to ask a question on Photo.net without getting insulted or intimidated by another member. This isn't high school. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caincaptures Posted February 9, 2008 Author Share Posted February 9, 2008 Hansen, great ideas! Its nice to see other peoples approach to things. I like the body paint idea. He is definatly a person that I can get creative with. Thanks for stopping in. David, I am not in a business. I am here as a member sharing ideas. I do have ideas of my own. Thanks Michael. I have got some good ideas brewing. Thanks to all that offered up some suggestions. It is appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jewelryman54 Posted March 24, 2008 Share Posted March 24, 2008 Julie, I admire your work. I like the idea of following him through his day. Will give you ideas. As far as your own ideas, don't worry about being too feminine. I think you should pursue what you consider erotic, and then his masculinity will come through. What are your fantasies? To see him working in a hayfield? On a car? getting dirty with whatever work he is doing (or a workout) and then showering afterward? Perhaps involve humor. I enjoy women nude or flashing in unexpected or public places..would that work for him? Do you want to involve another model? He could be a waiter, and his customer a woman? Good luck. You do a great job. Just have fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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