There is a difference between doing photographic figure studies and glamour photography. With academic figure studies, the photographer’s "job" is to display the model’s anatomic features in the best way possible, regardless of the model’s body type, hair, face, etc. It does not necessarily mean in a flattering way, either, but to higlight the photographer’s technique and mastery of the tools and other equipment.

Glamour, on the other hand, is ALL about the model. The photographer has to be an expert at the genre, but, at the end of the shoot, the print is not about who took the picture, but how the model appears. So, in glamour photography, things like hair, make-up and wardrobe take on more critical roles. Your girlfriends may have those skills to do it themselves, but a pro shot would usually have a stylist or two available to set them up and to maintain "the look."

Check out "fhotoace"s link for more of what you should expect.
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Designer, Illustrator and Desktop Publisher for over 30 years

Must admit- your username raised an eyebrow.
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One-time photographer.

There are no rules – it is to do with creativity only. Getting the perfect shot is not simply planning, it is photographic skill and a process of elimination. Thinking on your feet, being prepared to try anything that looks as though it has potential. You will soon find what doesn’t work and what has potential. Become her favourite photographer.
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I can appreciate wanting to help people out, but if your skill and knowledge level do not coincide with their needs – then it would be best for them to hire someone with those skills. You could lose friends if things do not go right.
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If you email me, I will send you a link to a fashion shoot I did Sunday using a 24-85 mm lens on a Nikon DSLR

For ideas, you can look at Modem Mayhem or One Model Place.
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Fashion and glamour photographer

Try to follow your own style. Find a girl with an hour or two free and just experiment with poses and whatnot. Photograph each one for later reference (what looks good once may not look good again and vice versa). When you come to one you really like, keep that one in your portfolio and try to capture that same look, the same aura in your next shoot with a different model.

I hope you get what I was trying to say there. Good luck! =D
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For now it is too much to explain in few word. Go buy fashion magazine and see how they pose. Cut the pages out (so you don’t get distracted by articles).

Also have the model also study the poses at home in front of the mirror.

Your confidence is very important during a shoot. If the models feel like you are wasting your time, they will not be motivated. And you are not just the photographer, you are the director (and the lightman, etc., etc.) Tell them what you like. Tell them more of this or less of that.

Make the experience fun (don’t get angry of things don’t go right). Some people get frustrated when equipment fails, the the mood is all gone, even if you didn’t get mad at the models.

After the shoot get an THIRD eye to critic your work. Don’t just admire it all by yourself. A third person can see problems you never did (like hair all messed up, fabric not flowing right, etc.) BE VERY CRITICAL.
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For a beginning, use SOFT / EVEN lighting. If done properly, directional lighting is better but harder.
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That should get you started. But seriously a good model will greatly simplify a photographer’s job. That is why supermodels get paid so much, the always look good in front of the camera.

And the rest will only come with experience.

Good luck…

P.S. Don’t confuse a picture of beautiful girl, and beautiful picture of a girl.
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