Nicole Hand |
I look forward to the day when I learn Nicole is taking her bassoon to play professionally in a symphony orchestra. I do expect that to happen. Nicole thought it would be fun to run her portrait session as a modeling portfolio style shoot.
I think her images illustrate an important aspect of portrait sessions that I always want people to know. This is about advice for looking good; for the camera or for anything. What matters more than anything else is attitude! Faking warmth, mirth, connection, sex appeal is hard to do. If you adopt those states of mind though, it shows. Your expressions and body language naturally radiate your emotions and thoughts, without having to think of how to do it.
In my world, the mannequin-like disinterest and coldness often seen in high fashion photography is boring and unattractive. Physically beautiful people can be unattractive; it’s about attitude.
So what kind of attitude does Nicole have? Fun, relaxed, friendly, serene, sexy, sophisticated, contemplative, …. take a look and see what you think.
Nicole’s session video:
Jay,
I really love the angles that you are using here! The last image is my favorite, though. It is soo rich and the expression is beautiful.
Gerri
July 15th, 2008Oakland County Michigan Child Photographer
Oh, thank you Gerri. Nicole and I decided we would go for elegant and simple with black and red in that one.
July 15th, 2008Jay – I really love #6. These shots are all sweet.
- Rob
July 16th, 2008Another wonderful set of photos I love how these turned out.
July 16th, 2008Thanks Rob, thanks Rene! I just added the 2 foliage shots and I’m still wrestling with wordpress to add her session video. …. trouble making posts behave in internet explorer.
July 17th, 2008Jay, I absolutely love your work! Your use of color is outstanding. Can’t wait to see more!
Gretchen
July 17th, 2008Your portraits really bring that personality out, I need you to photograph my with my cello
Allen
July 18th, 2008Jay
Lovely warm images.
Keep it up
Mark
July 21st, 2008You have such beatiful lighting in these. I just love how clean and crisp they are. gorgeous girl, and gorgeous catchlights.
July 22nd, 2008