I’ve got a photo session coming up with a music band, not paid work just for a friend type thing. I’ve shot some portraits before but generally the subject knew what they were doing pose wise, in this case i’m not sure they will be, are there any resources or suggestions to research poses for a music band photo shoot (4 band members), photos could be used for promotional material or even album cover art?

If it matters the band is an indie/rock band.

  • goldfishgirly@alien.topBEnglish
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    1 year ago

    I shoot bands and it really depends on the type of music and what their ethos is. You can go cool, moody, funny. So I would listen to their music and have a conversation with them about how they want to be portrayed. I do something totally different for metal vs soul bands. Then go find similar music and search their photos for some ideas.

  • letuetue_1492@alien.topBEnglish
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    1 year ago

    You can ask them for their influences, search them on the internet and see how they pose. Actually, it works a lot. Although, ask them what kind of photos they want and then try… and try… and try again.

  • randomdude5566@alien.topBEnglish
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    1 year ago

    There’s this band I listen to that used a pic of them walking across a crosswalk and everyone has shoes on except one guy. Seemed to work out for them🤷🏻‍♂️