Someone has to break the ice.

[explora56]

I am really pleased that we now have a Glamour Forum. Glamour photography I feel is sometimes much maligned considered by many as an undignified exploitation of the female of the species and pandering to the unnatural and voyeurisitc instincts of the male of the species.

Everyone of course is entitled to their opinion. When I first began shooting glamour I have to admit that at the end of the shoot I didn't feel entirely comfortable myself with a lot of aspects especially concerning my own involvement in the shoot and direction of the model, however, the more I became involved the more fascinating the whole genre became and as with everything in photography you begin to realise just how difficult that WOW shot is to achieve and initial doubts and reservations were forgotten and replaced by the quest for excellence. I have to say I am quite a way away from that but I have come a long way from a standing start.

http://www.photozo.com/album/data/8273/ruki1b.jpg (http://www.photozo.com/album/showphoto.php?photo=127448)

http://www.photozo.com/album/data/8273/dianne0981.jpg (http://www.photozo.com/album/showphoto.php?photo=132865)

http://www.photozo.com/album/data/5520/bridieaug0593.jpg (http://www.photozo.com/album/showphoto.php?photo=131166)

It still fascinates me understanding lighting for glamour and post processing which is essential and finding that extra special model is a big challenge.

I look forward to seeing, listening to and sharing other peoples views and experiences in our new Forum.

Bill

[Fee]

gosh i didn't even notice the new glamour forum!! well done for posting first! lovely ladies all, i think my fav shot of the 3 is possibly the third one. i like the slight mystery of what lays beneath.

[spoildgal]

Wow I didn't notice the new forum either! I love it!!! Bill your 3rd shot is truly my favorite, but they are all fabulous. I so wish I had my own studio to work in. It's hard to get models to come to your mom's living room. lol

[JimL]

I'll give a vote to the third one also. I like the softer look and the pose looks more enticing to me. Very nice.
I'm really not into the "spikey" girl look unless they are done as characterizations.
The second one seems to have no interest in the session though it is hard for me to tell through all the makeup.

JimL

[l1lm1k3]

nice job here Bill i like the 2nd and the 3rd shot

[kombizz]

nice captures

[vandymcnew]

great pics. I love #2 I just wish that she had a hint of a smile/smirk. Very angelic.

[fw-studio]

Bill these are super shots. Not sure which is my favourite, they are all great. The new forum is a super idea. Can't wait to see more!

Thanks for sharing.

[Reflection]

Great Photos Bill, Yah that is really cool the new forum, I hope I get a chance to use it.

[Jeffrey Govender]

Nice shots Bill. Well done as well. Very interesting subjects and their characters that the shots conveys. I just started doing portraits and glamour, and I know how difficult it is to get the model to convey that something you want the shot to have.

[EricD]

Fantastic images!!!

[zeeman]

I didn't realize there was a glamour photo forum here at the ZO.

Really nice images, Bill, love the lightning on #2.

[neilp]

Hi Bill, thanks for introducing the Glamour section, I stumbled across it tonight. Great shots, looks like you had some fun photo shoots. Could you tell us more about how you took these photos, e.g. did you hire/rent a studio or was it organized as part of a club? Do you have to pay the model, or are they looking for additional portfolio shots in exchange for their time?

Neil.

[harvey3]

Nice shots!
are these pictures edited?

I also like your model projection :)

[shroti]

third is interesting as show her engagement....
second too i like....real model shoot
first is my last choice...and still i liked her diagonal pose and ambiguity in expression.

[djbrown]

nice captured..are these pictures edited?

[JimA]

Well done Bill. Do you need an assistant?

[ArtphotoasiA]

The first shot is superb!

[zerocool]

very nicely done sir! i just wish on #1 u could see just a little bit more of her mid section allowing for more of the arm to show through, who the hell ever notices the arm in that kind of photo?


ok if there is any Moderator out there... we need to add these 2 smilies plz ... #1 http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v317/rwpatton/Smilies/Lust_by_Zikes.gif #2 http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v317/rwpatton/Smilies/jaw-dropping.gif

[Lense]

Well done Bill. Do you need an assistant?

il fill in that application :cool:

[dr.gonzo]

with the first two the photos are almost too sharp. I think the focus of the second is by far the most flattering

[texasphotog]

Nice shots..... I especially like the third one.