This is an article by guest author Eric Soto in which he explains how to prepare a vintage photo shoot.
Nowadays it is very common to see the fashions of the past come back, vintage did, which we both see in photos of Tumblr and other platforms, did it with hairstyles, such as afro, curls or natural hair. were no exception. You’ve probably seen photos that take you with their filters, poses, clothes or hairstyles at that time, leaving you wanting more, in this article I tell you how to do a session with a theme of the 90s. your Polaroid, the reel and the high-waisted jeans. Please note that this article is applicable at any other time whenever you adapt your environment.
- Just like when you have to go on a trip and prepare your belongings in advance.
- You must do the same before completing any of these sessions You can’t leave everything at the last minute!A toothbrush can be found anywhere.
- But -the defined photo can’t.
As you prepare, look for sources of inspiration. You can search Instagram with hashtags like 90sfashion or Pinterest as 90s fashion outfits. In the process, upload the photos that inspire you and help you show your model the photo you’re looking for.
Over time, a lot of things cease to exist, like that candy you can’t find in the store, that CD player you hung up on your pants, or that pair of socks your grandmother gave you and you never put on. , the more time passes, the harder it is to find the objects we had or saw often.
For this reason, it can be difficult for you to find clothes that suit your style and context, but don’t worry, there are always some things with you. If you don’t find this fascinating combination or high-waisted jeans, you can find loose shorts, the important thing is that you don’t get overwhelmed and, if any of the garments aren’t quite tied up on time, try to highlight what you have at hand, you can even use different photo shots or know where to cut the photo to show exactly what you want.
If you investigated, you may have noticed that the type of hairstyles of that time was not as varied as it is today, what stood out the most was to have the hair in its natural form, if you had curls your hair was curly, if on the contrary you had smooth hair, it was naturally smooth, goodbye salon!If your model doesn’t have the hairstyle you’re looking for, you can work with a stylist and successfully shape this perfect hairstyle, but don’t. Do not worry! At the time, roofs were also used.
Same for any other time. Research hairstyles, team up with a hairdresser or hairdressing students who need to practice or show off their work. They can help each other.
While it’s true that the lifestyle of that era was much simpler than the current one, no accessories were neglected for them, look for any object, whether clothing or not, that gives you that 90s feel, whether it’s a portable CD player with these vintage headphones, a diary, a neck, a spring bracelet or a pair of sunglasses , there will always be something from the time that is still there, look for it!And make sure it appears naturally in the frame or helps you tell a story.
You’ve already agreed everything with your model; You know what clothes you will wear, what accessories will be present in the session, their hairstyle and reference photos that will help you connect with the person you will embody, giving you a margin to interpret your signal in their own way and everything will come. But what about the place?
You can use anywhere as long as you control what comes out and what doesn’t, so save the keys to that D?Lorean from ’86, and don’t ask McFly or Professor Ermmett Brown for help, don’t worry. You can use roads with lines to help you in the composition to guide the look. Or any park near you. Just pay attention to backgrounds, composition and don’t show anything useless that has nothing to do with time. Think before you shoot and press the button!
Don’t you have a professional model like the ones in this magazine you always read?No problem! At that time, there were not many complications to pose, he always sought the natural Leaning on a tree or wall, sitting in a shopping cart, writing in his diary, smiling at the camera, walking?and in a practical way, and don’t push it. Here’s a reminder on how to connect with your model. Let’s go!
The session was a success, you and your model had fun playing with the past, now it’s time to choose the photos that took the best of both and edit them.
When it comes to editing photos, whether you’re editing photos in Photoshop, Lightroom (like me), or another editor, you can have these reference photos as a guide. Of course, you have an idea of how to play with contrast. Do not hesitate to use the matte effect. While it is true that, according to the basic principles of photography, whites must be white and black, black, breaking certain rules also gives positive results.
To get the effect, you don’t need to do much more than play with the tonal curve, then, depending on your preferences, play with the rest. You can also use filters associated with different schedules depending on which one you’ve chosen.
You want to do a vintage session yet? Looking at photos with such a retro style surely seemed like a world, to think that you couldn’t do something like that and that you could only admire this photo that puzzled you Nothing further from the truth!
You can organize a themed session like this in a practical way, even if it requires a little preparation, and if you’re as passionate about photography as I am, you’ve probably researched for hours on Instagram, Flickr, Pinterest, Tumblr or any other social network?So, if you liked the article, feel free to share it on Facebook, Twitter or Google.
This is an article by Eric Soto, a lover of natural light, always looking to portray that spontaneous moment, always with fixed optics and very open openings.
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