Amazing Inspiration

Wet Tara, originally uploaded by Protagonist.

I've recently had some individuals contact me asking me if I would be interested in doing them a favor, and shooting them, as I am the most professional photographer that they know.

After I was done laughing about that, I came to realize that I really don't know anything about taking potraits of people, bodies, models, etc... I don't intend on taking nudes, but won't rule those out. It really comes down to what the people are looking for.

I guess the reason for this blog post is just to remind myself that I need to research what's best for the person in front of the camera first, and then try to learn how to best give them what they want.

My first question is, how does a person who never shoots people suddenly move into the realm of shooting glamour photography? Also, if you know the person on a personal level, does it change things between you and the "model"?

Assuming anyone is actually reading this, HELP!

STROBIST

I found a great blog for my kind of photography. Very detailed information about how to greatly improve one's ability to light their way into greater artistic photography. I fully intend on sitting down, taking some notes, and adding these lessons to my daily list of things to do.