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<title>Two Exercises For Your Neck and Head</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Gone are the days when a beautiful face was the only requisite for still and moving pictures. The model with perfect features has increasing competition from the model who may not have as much to start with, but can use what she has. Intelligent movement of the head can often hide or transform undesirable features. A limber neck is important for any model, and neck exercise can help achieve this. Read this article to find out how to do two simple yet effective neck exercises.]]></description>
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<title>Complete Guide For Models - Posing Legs</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2009 10:24:17 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Do you realize how very important it is know exactly what your feet and legs are doing and how they look to the camera? Practice will teach you how to hold your balance and to choose the best leg positions for you. Read this article for some excellent hints to help you plan ahead what you will do with your legs. You will then soon become a capable model - creative and flexible.]]></description>
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<title>Modeling Tips For Beginners - A Model's Feet</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2009 10:21:30 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[In order to direct a model, you must have a keen understanding of body balance and leg mechanics. You must also be able to visualize and analyze both basic and creative leg positions. Read this article and learn the floor-clock method of placing feet. Try it with your next inexperienced model. It is easy and interesting.]]></description>
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<title>The Art of Photographing a Models' Legs</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2009 10:09:57 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Whatever their prime function, when properly posed, legs add to the natural balance of the body and the design of any picture as a whole. A model's legs are important and every model needs to understand all leg positions. Posing her legs is simplified when a model understands and uses the many variations that their flexibility allows. This article will give a good understanding of these positions.]]></description>
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<title>The Complete Guide to Posing the Female Model</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2009 10:06:33 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Posing the female model is the responsibility of the model herself and her photographer. Too often and too late ... legs do not appear in a finished picture as you thought they would. The trick is to exercise control of the knee and foot and see that they add to the significance of the leg. For example, did you know that for naturalness and ease, without sacrificing the length of the leg to any notable degree, the toes should remain relaxed while the instep alone arches down? Discover the effects made by different leg positions when you read this article.]]></description>
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<title>Model Poses - Tricks of the Trade</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2009 09:45:54 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Model poses are all about interest and variation. Legs and arms express character and mood in their arrangements. As a photographer, it is important to understand these moods. There can be infinite variety in the positions a model takes with her arms and legs. Help your model use her arms and legs in the best possible way.]]></description>
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<title>How to Create Awesome Modeling Portfolios</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2009 15:29:31 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[When creating modeling portfolios, a model must co-ordinate each part of her body to the proper amount of tension demanded by the over-all picture. The director must be ready to correct weak spots in the tell-tale areas or change any part that is not in keeping with the situation. He must be ready to arrest these tensions at their inception. Examine the four distinct stages of tension by reading this article and then incorporate just the right amount of tension in the pictures you take.]]></description>
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<title>Photo Modeling - A Step-By-Step Guide For Photographers</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2009 14:44:46 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Before you approach a model for photo modeling, you should try a simple count-down before shooting. Many interesting variations of position can be achieved by the model by using this simple technique. Whatever the conditions may be that impose restrictions and close the door on any one position of the human body, several variations will always be available when you try the count down. In this article you will learn the specifics of this helpful method as well as how to pose your model in the Horizontal 'C' position.]]></description>
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<title>Posing Models - Techniques of the Top Glamour Photographers</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2009 14:36:50 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The zigzag body-line found in sitting, kneeling and other contracted postures, offers a definite challenge to a director's ability in posing models and camera as well as to the model's ability to create and visualize her position from the camera's view. The two key-angles and the three key-lines need to be carefully considered. This is a great shape to use when posing models, and will make a great picture!]]></description>
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<title>Posing Techniques For Photographing Model Portfolios</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2009 14:33:52 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[There are many different positions a model may take when photo posing. Finding the right pose for the model for your photograph is easier if you understand the range of possible poses. In this article you will learn to classify the different body silhouettes and use them to create interesting photographs.]]></description>
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<title>Photo Modeling - Inside Advice From Industry Pros</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2009 14:29:28 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The least movement of the head produces marked changes in its countless planes. For this reason, complete and mutual understanding must be established between director and model when engaged in photo modeling as to the exact position meant by the commonly used terms.  These terms are fully explained in the article which follows.]]></description>
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<title>Foolproof Recipes For Model Portfolios</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2009 14:13:25 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[There are several things you, the model can do to help you work out the best use of your hands and arms in your model portfolios. Collecting and analyzing photographs from magazines, practicing positions in front of a mirror, and taking and giving direction are all good ways to improve your technique. These are all examined in detail in the following article.]]></description>
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<title>Steps in Building Professional Model Portfolios</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2009 16:01:41 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[In building professional model portfolios, vivacity is a finishing touch, it is added after the face has already shaped the immediate impression of happiness. A clear conception of the basic personalities and intensities of smiles helps you to suggest, duplicate and alter any smile. Read this article to also learn the best mouth positions for your models. Follow these suggestions, and you will capture just the right smile from your model and produce wonderful pictures.]]></description>
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<title>The Complete Dress Maker</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2009 08:19:08 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The dress maker soon discovers that particular patterns on material present problems in cutting the fabric.  A certain procedure should be followed when cutting striped fabric. The same procedure can be used for matching stripes, plaids, or checks at any seam. The details for this task are given in this article. Tips for cutting napped fabric and knitted and sheer fabric are also to be found here.]]></description>
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<title>How to Sew a Dress</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2009 16:35:01 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Once you have a basic knowledge of how to draft a simple pattern and how to draft variations of design for any part of the pattern, you can begin to think about how to sew a dress. First you must choose the material, decide on the amount of material you will need, prepare the material for cutting, and then cut.  These steps are discussed in detail in this article.]]></description>
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<title>The Art of Tailor Made Dresses</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Tailored made dresses require a specialized type of planning and sewing. The materials used in severely tailored styles are usually heavier or firmer than those ordinarily used for the so-called dressmaker styles. Sewing tips for preparing your material and then interfacing a tailored suit or dress are given in this article.]]></description>
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<title>Basic Principles and Practice of Dress Fitting</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2009 16:30:01 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[If you have cut and marked your material properly - you are now ready to proceed in finishing your dress and then have your first dress fitting. Details of finishing your dress are given in this article. The first, second and third fittings are then described. You can then enjoy the completed garment.]]></description>
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<title>Dress Designing - Basic Principles of Color</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2009 16:21:18 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[As color has a tremendous emotional impact and effect on moods and appearance its importance in dress designing is without question. As the use of colors in lighting differs from pigment colors or paint it is of prime importance for the fashion designer who is going to create costumes for the theatre to know how the colors of her costumes will react to the colors used for stage lighting. This is addressed in this article, as well as details of color combinations. With these guidelines, the dress designer will be able to choose the colors she needs and which have the most effect.]]></description>
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<title>Dress Designs - Cutting and Pattern Marking</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2009 10:18:38 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Certain fabrics will be a greater challenge to cut than others. Leather, suede and fur are three of these. You will also need to know how to mark the pattern pieces when making your dress designs. These problems are all covered in this article.]]></description>
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<title>Design a Dress - Know the Fundamentals</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2009 10:16:12 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[One of the essential elements when you design a dress is to have the basic equipment. In order to do proper work the designing and sewing room has to be properly equipped. There are many labor saving devices on the market and many of these you will discover for yourself as you progress with your designing studies and work. However, it is important to begin work with the basic tool, and a comprehensive list of these is given in this article. Once you have the equipment you can begin the fascinating process of creation.]]></description>
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<title>A Successful Model Photograph, How to Get It</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2009 09:09:20 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[For a successful model photograph, head placement tells a story or creates an impression for the viewer even before the face gets into the picture. The shape of the mouth, the position of the eyelids and the pupils of the eye all have a crucial part to play in getting an excellent photograph.  You will discover all the tricks of the trade by reading this article.]]></description>
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<title>Posing Techniques For Models' Arms</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2009 16:22:52 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[In every photograph, the arms carry the responsibility for balance, artistry and supporting expression. Posing arms requires care for they can wander in many directions, while the camera limits them to relatively few usable positions. Read this article to gain a clear insight into the camera's viewpoint of the arms, and an understanding of the basic positions of the upper arm and forearm. Beautifully posed arms means a beautiful picture!]]></description>
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<title>Body Language Secrets For the Photographer</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2009 16:22:31 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Interpreting body language is simple. How the body talks is no mystery. General impressions of types of people, their moods and station in life are pretty nearly the same the world over. Did you know that although it takes but little physical force to move the shoulders, they are capable of exerting great mental force in the finished picture? Torso positions can also delineate mental attitudes, depict character and convey moods. Read this article and learn to interpret these positions so that you will be able to direct your model to create exactly the type of picture you want.]]></description>
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<title>How to Pose Glamour Photography Models</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2009 16:22:17 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Experienced directors practice many ways of getting a model to act and react realistically before the camera. Each has developed ways of controlling a model without having literally to push her into position. However, even the most experienced director can occasionally face an exasperating situation.  Read this article for some timely tips to help you direct the model who needs a little correction.]]></description>
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<title>Behind the Scenes With Glamour Models</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2009 11:49:46 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Facial expression is the movement of the features that tells us what is being felt by the glamour model. With the right expression, her thoughts and emotions are projected through the camera to the viewer. The model must not only feel an emotion, but move the muscles of the face that will best express and project that feeling. Read this article and learn how to show happiness, anger, sorrow and fear.]]></description>
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<title>Secrets of Foot Posing and Modeling</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2009 11:48:54 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The photographic model needs to understand the various positions her legs and feet can take to achieve the best photos.  Correct foot posing is especially important for the photographic model. Did you know different positions of the feet can depict primitive, comic effects, or have a straightforward, masculine significance? Find out about these positions, and more, by reading this article.]]></description>
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<title>How to Be Successful in Glamour Modeling</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2009 10:32:29 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The legs in combination, with slight or great change, are capable of hundreds of positions. Certain combinations, however, are more usable than others and it is important in Glamour modeling for the model to be able to recognize and remember a good foot-position when she sees it. This article describes how to analyze leg positions and how to use a direct method to indicate positions.]]></description>
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<title>Glamour Model Portfolios - Professional Techniques</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2009 10:32:21 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Attention must be paid by both the photographer and the model to her facial expression.  In this article we give hints to both as to how this aspect of the pictures included in Glamour model portfolios can be improved. The ability to suspend or hold an expression is an invaluable asset to any model and it, too, can be yours with a little well-aimed practice.]]></description>
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<title>Complete Guide to Glamour Model Portfolios</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2009 10:32:10 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[When producing Glamour model portfolios, the head and its capability for arrangement of form and its ability to produce expression, is one means of getting your pictures to talk. If you can give direction, you hold the master key to it all. After having read this article you will know how to study the features of each face to see whether any corrective positions are needed. You will discover the  means for infusing a picture with meaning and will be able to emphasize any given emotion dramatically.]]></description>
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<title>Posing Fashion Glamour Models - 5 Easy Steps</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2009 15:35:14 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[A creative body position for fashion glamour models is enchanting. In this article you will discover a list of five ideas for creative departure which are easy to remember when you associate each variation to the number of parts of the body to be changed. Using this simple technique you will have countless ways to pose your models.]]></description>
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<title>Foot Exercises - Keep Your Feet Gorgeous</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2009 13:11:57 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Strong and flexible ankles and feet, displaying a well curved instep are essential to any professional model. The importance of actual ankle and instep exercises cannot be overemphasized. Read this article to find out how to do these exercises and then take time to practise and strengthen the necessary muscles by performing the exercises regularly.]]></description>
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<title>Fashion Poses - Tips From a Professional Photographer</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2009 13:10:57 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Attractive fashion poses are crucial for successful photographs. Expressive hands are used by both model and director to achieve greater meaning and believability in their pictures. The novice avoids the use of hands, while the skilled model and director appreciate them. Read this article and learn the universal signs and how the hand may be forceful in its message. Help your model to use her hands to suit the photograph you wish to take.]]></description>
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<title>Posing Techniques For Fashion Glamour Models</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2009 13:07:15 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[When photographing fashion glamour models, the zigzag body-line is found in sitting, kneeling and other contracted positions. In devising poses it is easy to get off the beaten path by arranging different combinations of zigzag angles. Read this article to discover ways to pose your model in an interesting manner.]]></description>
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<title>Facial Exercises - How to Have a Mobile Face</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2009 15:17:22 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[A mobile face is an important goal for a photographic model. It is an absolute necessity for the projection of emotions. It is your means of communicating feeling to the viewer, for only by reading the signs of emotion upon your face can he get your message. Facial exercises are a must for any model. She should be so familiar with her face  that she can visualize every change in expression accurately without having to look in the mirror. Practise the many exercises outlined in this article so that your face truly becomes your fortune!]]></description>
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<title>5 Steps to Achieve Creative Photographs</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2009 15:17:12 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Creativity is not a vague product of a mood ... it can be made reliable and consistent. Yes, some of you creative photographs will be more inspired than others ... but the average will be high and successful! There is a definite thought process that can, if practiced, start a person not naturally gifted, on the road to creative expression. Read this highly informative article to discover five steps to boost your creativity. Follow them and you will sweep away the veils that obscure your horizons and limit you, recognize new relationships in well known facts and begin to produce usable ideas.]]></description>
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<title>Understanding Dress Form From Top Designers' Perspectives</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 28 Feb 2008 15:18:05 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[This article very briefly considers the way some of our successful designers started on their careers with dress form. Charles Frederick Worth left England as a penniless draper's assistant. Paquin set the vogue for fur trimmings. Chanel started as a milliner. All these designers set the standard for dress form in their own way.]]></description>
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<title>Discover How To Understand Color For Dress Designing</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 09 Jan 2008 18:44:51 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[An informative article explaining the use of colour in dress designing... Today most colors are produced chemically in great quantities from coal tars or aniline, oxygen, hydrogen, sulfur, and many other organic and inorganic substances. This gives a tremendous variety of many more brilliant hues than were possible in the past. ]]></description>
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