Sample for a Dance magazine

Michele Rushworth · 02-12-2005, 09:01 PM

I really wouldn't use any of them. None of the poses flatter her rather heavy figure. Some make her look heavier than she needs to be (the first one, for example.)

I would have her pose, standing, facing three quarters to the camera or maybe almost in profile, in a graceful and upward reaching dance pose, with a traditional dance/ballet outfit (not the one shown in the second example).

Julie Deane · 02-12-2005, 09:08 PM

Hi Michelle -

The figure is a problem. These outfits are all she has that are suitable.
The blue one is the most traditional. It really is not flattering to that midriff, though....
This is a low light situation - darn my north light with trees in the way! I was hesitant to try an "action" pose for fear of blurring.

Julie Deane · 02-12-2005, 09:11 PM

Hi Chris -
Thanks for your comments. The paper quality will not be that good, so I was racking my brain thinking about how to read like a dancer with just a head and shoulders shot.

Thanks to you and Michelle. Time for photo round no. two.

Julie Deane · 02-19-2005, 07:55 PM

Okay -

Here's three that worked pretty well. I prefer the ones with the roses.

Julie Deane · 02-19-2005, 09:21 PM

A few more.

Kimberly Dow · 02-19-2005, 09:53 PM

Julie - out of these last samples, the first one is the most flattering for her figure. It lacks some shadows though, but I'd still do it.

Elizabeth Schott · 02-19-2005, 10:32 PM

Julie out of these last few I like the concept of number two.

I think it's important you get it right if it's for an ad, so taking the extra steps is very smart of you!

Here is one of my favorite Sargent's that shows how he handled the issue Chris and Michele have pointed out.