Men have the stereotype of being more difficult to photograph than women. While this may often be the case in terms of breaking the ice and getting them to warm up to the camera, there is no limit once you break past the initial unease for finding appropriate posing and bringing forth emotion to create stunning male portraits.
Nowhere is the gender gap more blatant than in the modeling world. If you want to delve into the portraiture or fashion photography business, knowing the best practices in how to hire and direct these two genders is a must. Here are a few pointers to help you navigate the sexes.
As someone who has spent time in front of the camera, and even more time more behind it, I can attest to the powerful reluctance that many men feel when being photographed. There is an intimacy that takes place when posing for a camera, and most men are naturally uncomfortable with such closeness with a stranger.