Photograph Requirements
To make a likeness of a person I must have two or more photos of that person. The photographs must show as much clear detail of the face as possible. Remember, when you look at a photo of someone you know you automatically see the likeness, but I will be looking at a photograph of a 'stranger'. I cannot tell from the photo how good a likeness it represents, but I will be trying to get my model as close as I can to a likeness of the PHOTO! The model cannot work out to be any better than the photographs I have to work from.
No 1
one looking directly at them - it does not matter where they are; reasonably close, so that detail shows in the photo
(hints: the view is 'staight-on' if both ears are visible; try to have the camera on a level with the eyes) |
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No 2
one of their profile is very important. I cannot make a good likeness without this view, as I use the two views to measure the proportions of the 3-dimensional model form.
It is not always easy to get profile views of someone if you are trying to get a model as a surprise gift, but if you can catch them in a group of people you can often get away with it!
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No 3
Any good full-length view of the subject is very useful for me to get the stance right.
If they are not wearing the clothes you want for the model in this picture you can provide other photos, descriptions etc as you think useful.
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No. 4
Any other views or details you can provide may help me in getting a better likeness.
Partial side views can be useful, even back views help, particularly for specific clothing details etc.
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| NB - Not wearing sunglasses please, as then I cannot see the eyes and therefore cannot get the shape of the head right. |
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