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Much of the attention in photo modelling is given to the way a model poses and dresses. Yet, little or no attention is given to facial expressions. Expressions will make or break a photo shoot. Photos will be soulless and tell nothing. It is suggested that every model has a couple of expressions, which she is good at, up her sleeve. That way it gives character and meaning to her photos. This article describes some of the very basic facial expressions, which which you should attempt to capture in order to have a full photo session. If you work closely with your model, it makes sense to work towards perfecting these expressions.
This video has been making waves in the world of time-lapse photography (half a million views within the week). An innovative photographer named Colin Rich dedicated about 6 months of his time to create this photographic masterpiece entitled LA Light. His goal was to capture the the electric radiance of Los Angeles at night. Colin says “Shooting time lapses is a labor of love and a study in patience. This video is dedicated to the memory of my Grandmother, Mary Johnson who passed away after battling cancer. She spent most of her life bettering the lives of others and was the kindest person I’ve ever known.”
Every parent has the desire of capturing the innocent smile of their baby in the camera. However, bringing out the best photographs of babies is not simple. If you’re assigned to photograph babies, you need to know the intricacies of the job. Select the Type of Photograph If you want to capture multiple moments, you […]
To the uninitiated, the idiot mode functions on their newly acquired DSLR camera could be viewed as a real feature that will transform their photography. The idiot modes are the little face, landscape scene, runner, or flower on the mode dial on a camera. If you really aren’t going anywhere in your photography then they […]
I was surprised to see a video about wedding photography going viral today, but when I watched it I immediately realized why. It is a very touching look at the art of wedding photography and what it means to a photographer who has dedicated his life to it. I was very moved and inspired by […]
It takes a lot of concentration and skill to work successfully with people in photography. Landscape or nature photography affords you the luxury of time. People don’t. Whether they get fidgety and bored easily or they don’t want to sit there all day and roll with your creative urge, portraits require relationship skills as well […]
There are a few people out there who own iPhones, and as you may have guessed, that results in there being a lot of pictures being taken with the camera found on the phone. While the camera on any current cell phone is far more advanced than a pocket point and shoot camera from a […]
ANDES, The Print & The Process by Andrew S. Gibson was released today and takes readers on a fascinating journey through along the western coast of South America. The information is mostly general in nature, but it is interesting to read the thought process of a professional photographer on expedition. With 75 pages, the first half of this ebook is just photos from the expedition (the print), the second half is where the author walks us through each shot and his thoughts on the trip (the process). Gibson says “This eBook is for the dreamers, and I hope it inspires you to pick up your camera and go live out a dream or two. While you’re there, talk to the locals, learn a few words of their language and listen to their stories.”
Do you want your family photos to reflect your family’s style? Today’s families are using custom photography to tell a story with their family photos. Families are trending away from the chain photography studio shots and opting for more casual, documentary style photos. These photos can often show off your family’s personality and allow everyone […]
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