✨ 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 to fall into 'flow' and can be the most experimental, given these poses don’t need to be held as long as the later ones. I recommend a mix of standing, action, and crouching poses to give nice variety.
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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!