What kind of film should I use for fashion photography?
Color plays a big role in fashion photography. This is why Color Negative film would be a good choice, to beautifully capture colors under any lighting conditions and make your pictures pop! Color Negative film also helps with making your subjects stand out from the background, which is an impactful factor in fashion photography. However, your choice of film will ultimately depend on several elements like your location, light sources, preferred look, and more.
When shooting with film, it’s important to consider the ISO since it is a fixed variable and may require modifications to your camera settings and your overall setup. ISO 400 is a reliable choice and ISO 800 works great for high-speed scenes, but in the end it depends on what you’re trying to achieve. Their conventional uses should guide you, not restrict you!
Though color film is the most straightforward choice for fashion photography, black & white is also a common choice in the industry. It is mostly used for capturing monochromatic outfits, high fashion or street fashion. This is because black & white film has amazing contrast that highlights shapes and silhouettes in a sophisticated and timeless way.
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How can I get started in fashion photography?
You don’t need high-end equipment or a degree in photography to begin shooting for fashion. Here are some tips on how to develop your skills and gain the confidence to get started!
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What kind of film camera should I use for fashion photography?
Your film camera of choice will depend on particular details of your shoot, like location, style, aesthetic, and so on. Upon deciding these, you can form a checklist of the camera features and qualities you will need. Instant cameras like the Lomo’Instant Square Glass and the Lomo’Instant Wide are iconic choices too!
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Why use film for fashion photography?
Both fashion and film celebrate uniqueness and individuality, making them a great pairing. Film can make your photographs stand out, capture your products and your models accurately, heighten your attentiveness as a photographer, reference iconic fashion photography of the past, and add to the overall story that you want to portray.
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What is fashion photography?
Fashion photography is a multi-layered genre where one tells a story through clothing, poses, locations, emotions, and more. It usually combines product, portrait and fine art photography, and is used for advertising or editorials.