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When photographing models<\/strong>, or even mannequins, you must consider several factors to conduct sessions efficiently and, of course, effectively. In today’s post, we give you several tips for photographing models or mannequins that you can’t miss. <\/p>\n

Preparation is crucial<\/h2>\n

Having a clear idea of what you want to photograph and how will save you time and problems on the day of the session. To start planning, you must first know the purpose of the photographs. Are they for a catalog? For an e-commerce site? For a portfolio? This will help you know where to focus your attention; on the model, the product, or the set of products. Once we know the destination of these photos, we can create a storyboard<\/em> to organize ideas and avoid improvising on the day of the session. It will also help us have control over the necessary elements or accessories for the model or mannequin, and the camera parameters or movements needed for each photograph.<\/p>\n

Types of photography<\/h2>\n

When photographing models for commercial purposes, there are two main types of photography you should know, as well as the pros and cons of each.<\/p>\n

Catalog photography<\/h3>\n

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Catalogs are usually used to showcase new product lines. The photographs typically sought for this purpose are often spectacular, with the aim of catching the potential customer’s attention. This means that this type of photography requires greater and more expensive logistics. There’s also the risk of unforeseen events during transport, such as clothes getting lost, stained, or damaged, rendering them unusable for the session. <\/p>\n

Product photography<\/h3>\n

This other type of photography is much more common and cost-effective, as it can be used for different online or offline<\/em> communication channels. This type of photography aims to show more detailed information about the products to build customer confidence when making a “blind” purchase, such as through an e-commerce site. With this style of photography, you can show details, such as textures, small accessories, or product interiors. To show products in full detail, we recommend taking photographs with a white background, or even removing it to be able to adapt the background to each situation or medium. In fact, online e-commerce platforms like Amazon only allow photographs with an absolute white background, something you should keep in mind. <\/p>\n

Photographing models or mannequins?<\/h2>\n

Working with models usually requires more time than with mannequins. When photographing real models, in the end, some things are inevitable or unpredictable, and require more preparation and maintenance of makeup and hair. The advantage is that working with models allows for photographs in different poses, with the aim of showing the product in a more entertaining or creative way, and even from different angles. With mannequins, on the other hand, product photography is usually faster, although you have to pay more attention to how you place each garment. Now, the use of invisible mannequins<\/a> has also become widespread. The great advantage of photographing garments or products with invisible mannequins or accessories is that they allow attention to be directed directly to the product, while showing it as if it were on a real body, with certain volume, shape, and shadows. <\/p>\n

An all-in-one solution<\/h3>\n