✨ Model Notes ✨
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Please arrive by 6:30p in order to get ready. Short poses begin at 6:45p.
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Bring a comfy robe & slippers (or a​nything that’s easy to slip on/off during breaks).
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We'll have a heater, pillows, and a soft blanket that can be rolled for laying poses.
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I'll announce the pose time so that everyone can focus on their creative flow.
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The Usual Pose Schedule
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​30-seconds (10)
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1-Minute Poses (5)
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2-minutes (5)
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- Short Break -
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5-Minute Poses (5)
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- Short Break -
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10-Minute Poses (2)
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- Long Break -
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Long Poses (usually three 15’s)
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✨ Some Posing Tips ✨
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Given our circular format, it's a good idea to rotate 60-90° after each pose to vary the room direction- and sometimes consider tilting the chin up occasionally to change up the portrait lighting.
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The first 20 minutes are our gesture/short poses, which are lots of fun and can be the most experimental, given these poses don’t need to be held as long as the later ones.
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Asymmetrical poses tend to have more interesting flow- I like to think of the word “dynamic” while posing- considering angle variations of the head, shoulders, hips to create fascinating poses. Try channeling a meaningful emotion or memory to guide the body into something that stirs personal meaning. Even “closed” poses (eg: where the arms are hugging oneself) create very moving compositions!
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It can be nice to practice a few loose ideas in front of a mirror beforehand- thinking of ballet or modern dance to sense the natural mvoement of one's limbs and torso. This is great for some pre-pose stretching.
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After the shorter poses in the beginning, be mindful of poses that might put strain on shoulders: Anything with raised arms can become very difficult after the first 3-5 minutes! Modeling is also a "learn by doing" practice, so it's ok to try out an idea and see what works. : )
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Lastly, I'm always happy to offer direction as needed at the session!