Elements of Glamour VII

  Finally the last element of glamour is actually four-sub elements with an emphasis on the “S,” and you only need one of the five coming from your subject to produce a photograph that sells. Top-box-office Hollywood movies have mastered most of those “S’s,” known as sexiness, sultriness, sensuality, and seductiveness. Any of these four add an aura to any image, whether posed for an image, or being chased by the paparazzi your subject’s ability to convey one of the four “S’s” is key and powerful. Be careful on how you communicate to your subject your intent to produce such an effect—it could land you in jail. Perhaps this is why glamour photography has taken a bad rap at times as narcissistic at its best and downright tawdry and sleazy at its worst. Just like Hollywood, photography has its share of controversy, and with the resurgence of glamour elements in photography, one must be careful in trying to achieve the feel of drama and excitement in an image. When done properly, a touch of glamour in your photography will make your subject shine, placing your subject toe to toe with any Hollywood star any time.