When you think of fashion photography, you automatically think of glamor and fun. True, fashion shows are always fun to shoot, but it is no way simple. Fashion photographers are always on their toes running from New Delhi, Mumbai, Paris, London, New York, Milan and others, to capture trending designs of world-class fashion designers. Here are few fashion photography tips for you that perfectly worked for fashion photographers:
Know what equipment to carry
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Aiming to capture the pomp and splendor of fashion shows perfectly? Then don’t over pack. Always carry equipment which are essential to cover a fashion show. All you need to carry is your camera, two lenses, a monopod, and a telephoto zoom for the runway. Remember to carry 24-105 mm wide-angle zoom lens to shoot backstage and 70-200 mm for the runway.
Get ready before the show
One thing you must know about fashion shows is they move pretty fast once the beautiful models start walking on the ramp. So better brace yourself well before the show starts by setting up your equipment on the right spot. You know well, a better spot always give an advantage to capture the best in a show.
Set the camera right
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Not setting your camera in the right way can freak you out when you are about to shoot the first fashion show of your life! Set your camera to aperture-priority or manual ranging between 1/250 – 1/1500 at f/4 for fashion shows. Speed of the shutter also matters, if it is fast enough you will get sharper model images and blurry background. Also setting the white balance to ‘indoor’ and ‘tungsten’ should be just perfect for most of the shows.
Must-have shots
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When you shoot a fashion show, always capture three aspects – complete top-to-toe, three-quarter and a close-up. What you need to keep in mind is, ensure to capture pictures adjusting your zoom settings while the models walk on the ramp. Always remember, models walk pretty fast so you need to match their pace and shoot. Whether the models are at the far end, mid-way or closer, capture the best shot for each of the position.
Don’t forget the celebs
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While models on ramp and beautiful creations of designers are the heart of a fashion show, celebs are the spicy catch for your camera. Don’t rest your camera when you are done with the models and new fashion collections, capture the buzz of the fashion show too.
Shoot the closing of a fashion show
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Once the models have done their rounds on the ramp, walking the audience and fashion connoisseurs through the designers’ collections. It’s time to shoot the designers who have given their best to create the fresh designs. A fashion show shoot is never complete without the pictures of the creative fashion designers.
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