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How to choose models for fashion photography

Selection requirements generally meet the following conditions:

Height is the most basic condition for a model. The height of female clothing models is generally between1.72 ~1.83m, while that of male models is generally between1.80 ~1.90m, with a bust of 95~ 1 10 cm and a waist circumference of 72.

For the model's figure proportion, we can analyze it from the following aspects.

1. Upper and lower body ratio-the requirement for models is that the lower body is longer than the upper body.

2. The proportion of big legs-the proportion of legs and thighs is almost equal or slightly longer than that of thighs.

3. Head-to-body ratio-the head length is seven and a half heads, which is the golden ratio proposed by Leonardo da Vinci, so it is best to have a model ratio of seven and a half to nine heads. A smaller head will make the body look more dexterous.

4. measurements-the ratio of measurements of female models is about 85: 60: 85, and the spatial elasticity is five centimeters.

Although the appearance is not prominent, it is also a very important image factor. For models, the ideal head shape is oval, and the face shape should not be too wide, but slightly longer.

An excellent model often has a distinctive temperament. It includes people's posture, expressions, manners, manners and so on. As a model, it is not enough to have a good figure and facial features. With a good temperament, you can set off a wonderful fashion.

④ The professional feelings of models generally include clothing feelings and stage feelings. The so-called sense of clothing is an intuitive judgment of clothing, that is, being familiar with the fashion trend of clothing; People who know which style is suitable for which style and temperament; Be proficient in the personality requirements of your own image. Generally speaking, you can find the deepest trend by your intuition and dress up according to the trend information.

⑤ General display ability includes stage performance skills and clothing display ability. No matter what kind of model, you should have the skills of catwalk, that is, you should be able to catwalk. Stage performance skills are generally cultivated through professional training. Fashion shows generally require models to understand the designer's design intent and the purpose of arranging and walking on the stage. The content of these requirements is the clothing display ability that a model must have.