01 / CONCEPT
Name the story.
Give the model a point of view before physical instructions.
DMP / Photographer Education
DIRECT THE
PHOTO—
GRAPH.
Give direction people can perform. Build a common visual language around emotion, shape, movement, camera angle and intention.
Better direction
ASK FOR
THE RESULT
“Move your hand” identifies a body part. Strong direction explains the image you are trying to create.
02 / LANGUAGE
Direct emotion and action.
Use words that produce behavior instead of mechanical placement.
03 / SHAPE
See the silhouette.
Refine lines, negative space, angles and the edges of the body.
04 / MOVEMENT
Create a sequence.
Direct transitions that let you photograph between the obvious poses.
05 / CAMERA
Move before correcting.
Sometimes the photographer’s position—not the model—is the problem.
06 / FEEDBACK
Build confidence with clarity.
Identify what worked, make one correction and keep the energy alive.
Direction reset
STOP
CALLING
BODY PARTS.
01
“Create distance from the camera.”
More useful than listing which shoulder, hip and hand to move.
02
“Move like the fabric has weight.”
Connect wardrobe, movement and emotional tone.
03
“Hold the thought, soften the hands.”
Preserve expression while refining a visible detail.