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Tip #1
Real photoshoots are more than just pointing and shooting a model. Amazing images are those that capture special moments that can't be achieved without the talents of the model and the photographer's timing. Many new models have a tendency to get apprehensive about appearing in front of a camera. The key is to develop a level of comfort and establish a "relationship" of sorts that allows you to be unfazed.
Tip #2
Here's some things you can do to help you feel confident & relaxed:
1. Take a deep breath. Yes, it sounds cliché, but it works. Just take a deep inhale and exhale slowly a few times before you get in front of the camera, and you'll feel more at ease.
2. Sit up straight. It's been proven that your posture and the way you sit and stand affects how you feel. It's hard to feel your best when you're slouched, so sit up while you wait for your photography session to help you feel camera ready!
3. Trust your photographer. There's a reason why a professional photographer's --job is to make a model look their best. The best photographer works to make you feel comfortable, gives you clear direction, and makes having your portrait taken smoothly as possible.
Tip #3
Headshots are very common photographs for both male models and male businessmen. When taking these, you want to make sure you understand the mood that either you or the model want to create. Should the model look serious and businesslike, friendly, or sexy?
If the headshot is taken with the model standing, it can help to give him something to lean on, like the back of the chair that has an adjustable height. To get him to give you a good expression, you might coax the model by presenting him with a scenario–for example, pretending he has just walked into a meeting and he’s interested in what is being said. The expressions that the scenario makes a compelling head shot.