Photographing Feet (you read that correctly)

This is not a joke. I have to photograph women's feet. I was asked

to do a calender for a women's organization for podiatry. We are

trying to get ideas for different themes for the seasons. I think I

will be using my hasselblad with my 150 sonnar and some proxars.

Any recommendations? Should I consider digital for calender print

output? There is probably a tight budget for this. I am just

trying to get some thoughts together, so thank you for your

constructive recommendations.

Make sure to try to have the feet at least somewhat pointed to accentuate the arches. It adds a great deal of dramaticism to the form.

Can't recommend equyipment, - but i can recommend literature:) check for books/etc of sbody called Elmer Batters, the Father of All Feet Photographers;)

I saw your question last night and thought i would check in today to see what strange answers you would get. Hmm. None. I just want to add that to make appealing pictures dealing with feminine features, I would definitely go out and buy the big fall editions of the fashion magazines. You should be able to find many different themes and current fashion photo styles there. Couldn't hurt. Mary

There are models who specialize in hands and feet. If you are in an area

where there are modeling agencies contact them and arrange for a "go see"

and have them send over foot models for you to see and check out their feet.

If you don''t have access to model agencies make certain that you have the

non professional models not wear tight shoes or anything that might leave

any lines on their feet as these lines can take hours to go away. what ever you

do check out their feet well in advance of the shoot. Obviously a pedicure

prior to the shoot is a must. You will also have to ask the client if they want

nail polish and what color. Also be aware that as the model stands the veins

on the feet become more pronounced so it is necessary to have the models

elevate their feet in close proximity to the set, in between rolls or even

exposures.

 

Digital would work fine for this project especially if the models are not parts

model professionals and will require some retouching.

For October (Halloween) how bout X-rays?

X-rays are certainly possible. One of the girls already suggested Frankenfeet. Christmas could be Mr. and Mrs. Claus surrounded by eight elves. Spring months could be toes surrounded by bouquet of flowers. These are just some of the ideas I am thinking about so far. Thanks.