Glamour Photography

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-Brian Hammons

June 14, 2010: 15,392 hits

Glamour photography in the commercial industry attempts to portray it's models in an alluring way to "grab" the consumer's attention to help sell a product or emphasize a message. Subjects of glamour photography are often professional models. Photographers use a combination of "onsite & post digital" cosmetics, lighting and airbrushing techniques to produce an even higher appeal image.

2010: Glamour Photography Example:


"Making Headlines" Miss USA pageant

Excerpt from the NY TIMES:

"Vamped up, cleavage-baring beauties -- dressed in no more than lacy lingerie or fishnets -- are gracing the Web site of the Miss USA pageant, in an eye-popping reversal from the competition's traditional, homespun look."

H O P P E R P E D I A:

"Critics argue that the photos are "too risque", but you can't argue the allure and impact that glamour photography has on consumers worldwide."

The Google chart below shows web site hits for keywords:
"Miss USA Photos" in 2012