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		<title>Photos Of Real People = Real Sales</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 29 May 2011 12:45:45 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Today more than ever photographers need to look at trends in television and new media for inspiration. Both YouTube™ and Reality TV shows are a cultural phenomenon that has made young adults from New Jersey overnight celebrities. Advertisers look at trends to create the next big campaign. Real life situations with real people is a [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Today more than ever photographers need to look at trends in television and new media for inspiration. Both YouTube™ and Reality TV shows are a cultural phenomenon that has made young adults from New Jersey overnight celebrities.  Advertisers look at trends to create the next big campaign. Real life situations with real people is a trend we are seeing more and more of and one that <a href='http://www.photospin.com' target='_blank'>stock agencies</a> are getting many requests for. In most cases designers and art directors looking for photos do not want overly posed images of people; they want natural looking shots; images of people in situations and settings that we all can relate to. Think of it as the fly on a wall perspective, to see but not to be seen. You see this in television commercials as the camera pans around a subject or group of people drinking soft drinks or having a tailgate party for a local sports team, or a couple having a romantic evening sitting on a rooftop.  These all are folks in natural settings that avoid straight eye contact or dialog aimed at the camera.</p>
<p>So, become the fly on the wall and photograph people in more natural, realistic environments; less posed, less forced and more believable.  Establish the shot and allow the talent to be themselves, both on location and in the studio. They do not always have to be looking at the camera with the over-used sultry look or the smile that shows they’ve completed all 10 stages of the latest tooth bleaching treatment. Instead, have them look away, head down, interacting with another person as if you were not in the room.  I was very fortunate to work with some truly great photographers in the 70’s and 80’s. One well-known celebrity photographer in particular would use a technique with his models or the celebrities he was shooting when he felt they were over posing or forcing their smiles. He would simply ask “Have you ever been to Europe?”  In that split second, they would drift off to that special trip and that was invariably the shot; that moment when the person being photographed forgot about the surroundings and drifted to a special place. It was truly magical to see. </p>
<p>After speaking with several <a href='http://www.photospin.com/contribute.asp' target='_blank'>photographers</a> about this, I’m finding a consistent trend. Top producers are no longer using just paid models from established modeling agencies as a sole resource for talent. They are self-casting, using friends and family as models and going to the gym, scouting the park and even the supermarket to find new raw talent.  It’s important to make sure you rehearse your pitch before you approach a perfect stranger. The last thing I want is for you to get hit over the head for what is perceived as an improper advancement. Looking for talent that has the ability to be comfortable in front of a camera and, more importantly, the willingness to ignore the lens is going to be additional work. And, once you get new people in front of your lens, it will take more time to direct them and to get them to relax. You will still have to pay fees and spend time clarifying the model release but it will pay off. The end result will be new images that are in demand, which equals an opportunity for greater sales.</p>
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		<title>Precisely How Professional Photography Is Different From Merely Capturing Photographs Of People</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 22 Apr 2011 04:02:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>PhotoPro</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Due to the popularity of quality digital cameras these days, it&#8217;s very common for the general public to underestimate the skill of a family portrait photographer. There&#8217;s a distinction between shooting a photo of somebody, and thinking about how you can properly work with angles, lights as well as the subject themselves to produce a [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Due to the popularity of quality digital cameras these days, it&#8217;s very common for the general public to underestimate the skill of a family portrait photographer.</p>
<p>There&#8217;s a distinction between shooting a photo of somebody, and thinking about how you can properly work with angles, lights as well as the subject themselves to produce a picture which is a step above any normal shot.</p>
<p>So if you are looking to expand your photography of people, below are great tips that are employed by the professionals that you may begin using right away.</p>
<p>The very first thing you need to do is take a close look at the face of the people you are capturing. This enables you to decide what the best angle is for the picture.</p>
<p>It&#8217;s common for folks to giggle when they hear someone speak about having a &#8216;better&#8217; side, but the truth is virtually everyone appears better when photographed at a certain angle.</p>
<p>It&#8217;s possible one side shows more pimples, or some particular facial feature seems to be a bit odd from a particular side. An excellent pro portait photographer will be able to manipulate the angle of the picture as well as the shadows created, to enhance the favorable terms and gloss over the less atractive features</p>
<p>The next thing it is important to learn to do is bring out the expressions on the face of the person being photographed. It&#8217;s is in our small expressions that the true nature of the individual comes forth and a pro photographer will be able to induce these.</p>
<p>So learning how to keep the subject loose and comfortable is an excellent ability to have.</p>
<p>Knowing how licght impacts on your photographs is critical, and this includes understanding how to use your background to properly use the light.</p>
<p>The background must improve the color of the subject instead of pull it away from them as well as delivering a pleasant difference between the person and the background.</p>
<p>Finally the gear plays a part. Shooting with the best camera along with useful camera filters will help improve the final product. </p>
<p>Consequently working out how to get as much as possible from your equipment will be a significant part of your training. Experimenting is a great way of getting used to each of the features of your tools and of course looking at the manual can be a big help &#8211; and it&#8217;s something that an unexpected number of people never get around to.</p>
<p>So if you enjoy taking snapshots of people and wish to develop these skills, you need to work on the various areas stated previously. Be able to use lighting effects and angles to enhance the person, become better at making them relaxed and lastly make sure you are getting the most out of your tools.</p>
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		<title>Wedding Photography</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 14 Mar 2011 08:02:34 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Have you ever wanted to know what to say on your website to grab those brides. This is what I write &#38; it seems to work great. Its not the best but works. Congratulations on your upcoming wedding!!! As you start your planning process perhaps the most important choice for your day is your photographer. [...]]]></description>
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<p>Congratulations on your upcoming wedding!!!</p>
<p>        As you start your planning process perhaps the most important choice for your day is your photographer. I will be the one trusted to capture the elegance of this once in a lifetime day. Please take a moment to look at the photographs in my gallery.  Its so important to like the work of your wedding photographer. Look at the pictures and see if you can put yourself in my wedding  pictures. Try to feel the love and emotion the bride &amp; groom did on the most important day of their lives.</p>
<p>  As you start looking around for a wedding photographer you will find many types of photography at different prices. As you begin talks with your best picks you will quickly learn that wedding photography is one of those things where you get what you pay for. If you take a chance on an inexperienced photographer to save a little money you could regret the decision. You just can’t go back to retake photos of a once in a lifetime day. I have been a professional photographer for 7 years.  During that time I have shot over 150 weddings. I shoot on average 20-30 weddings a year.</p>
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        I’m a well known wedding photographer with over 12 years of photography experience. I have photographed over 150 weddings in the last 7 years. More recently my photography has been published in local college magazines and local newspapers.</p>
<p>       Having me a  professional photographer at your wedding to document your day is the best investment you can make! I will be there to document every moment of your wedding. I dedicate my day to each bride &amp; groom, covering only one wedding per week. Through the wedding consultation, I learn about you, your family &amp;  friends. I will hear about your wedding day plans. This allows your day to go as wonderful as possible. </p>
<p>        I’m unnoticeable, and blend into the background. My goal is to capture events as they naturally happen. I’m always on the lookout for the perfect photograph. I will help guide you through parts of the day with care and passion and have time for some fun and romantic pictures as well. I take pride in my work, and put all of my talent as a photographer into documenting your day. The images I take will preserve your memories forever! Dates book well in advance so contact me now to check availability and reserve your date. </p>
<p> All my packages include high res CD’s with full rights to the images for as long as you want. Some of my packages include things like extra photographers, engagement portrait sessions, digital photo albums &amp; more.  You can also make a custom package to fit your needs especially if you do not need all day coverage. </p>
<p>          Weddings are booked on a first come first served basis so contact me today via phone or email to set up a free consultation or to just check  availability, pricing info &amp; what is included in my packages. I can email you a PDF file price list.  Thank you and I look forward to talking to you &amp; finding out more about your wedding plans.</p>
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Thank you &amp; I look forward to working with you. </p>
<p>Chris Silva<br />
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		<title>How To Pose A Model For A Excellent Photo</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 19 Dec 2010 15:48:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Learning How to Pose a Mode to get a good shot may be tough. Getting a static pose to look &#8220;unposed&#8221; is the key for portrait photography, fashion or ad photography, any sort of photography that includes the human form. The pose your models take will make the difference betwen a good or fantastic shot [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Learning <a href='http://www.photographypose.info' target='_blank'>How to Pose a Mode</a>  to get a good shot may be tough.  Getting a static pose to look &#8220;unposed&#8221; is the key for portrait photography, fashion or ad photography, any sort of photography that includes the human form.  The pose your models take will make the difference betwen a good or fantastic shot and a photobomb.  It takes practice and study to know what poses will work in diverse situations and occasionally you just get plain lucky.  So always be prepared for the shot you didn&#8217;t expect, it might be the one that makes the entire shoot!</p>
<p>One of the very first steps is to decide what the photo needs to do.  What do you want to emphasize?  The model?  Her/His clothes?  An object inside the photo?  An emotion? Is it a portrait?  What kind of portrait?  Formal, casual, family, solo, couple?  These are all factors to take into consideration before you even set up the shoot.  Once you might have these problems decided, it will make posing the model a great deal less difficult.</p>
<p>You&#8217;ll find some basic guidelines for posing a model to make them look their ideal.  Of course, depending on what you are attempting to accomplish, these guidelines can and should be adapted to your project.  Use what works finest and take chances.  If it works, great!  You&#8217;ve got something unique.  If not, try once more!</p>
<p>Few folks look natural standing full front to a camera.  They look stilted and unnatural.  A 45-degree turn away from the camera is an ideal angle.  You may turn the body away and turn the shoulders and/or head to the camera.  For a sitting pose, turn the chair away from the camera and turn the shoulders back to it for a nicely angled pose.</p>
<p>Tilt the model&#8217;s head to one side.  Individuals naturally cock their heads to 1 side when involved in something.  This gives your model a far more interested posture.  Tilt the chin down too.  This emphasizes the eyes of your subject.</p>
<p>What to do with those hands?  Hands can be awkward.  Give them something to do.  Hold an object, a tool or a flower or a book.   Giving your model a prop to hold can also be a wonderful addition to a portrait.</p>
<p>These are just a few ideas on <a href='http://www.photographypose.info' target='_blank'>How to Pose a Mode</a> to get the shot you want.  You can get plenty of other fantastic ideas by watching how folks move in real life and gaining an understanding of body mechanics. </p>
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		<title>A Few Wonderful Baby Photo Ideas</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 17 Dec 2010 20:34:28 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Babies change so quick! One minute they&#8217;re a newborn and the next a toddler exploring their world. Digital cameras and cell phone cameras have made it so straightforward for us to take pictures on the run and catch those day to day pictures. Sometimes we do need to do a posed portrait of our babies, [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Babies change so quick!  One minute they&#8217;re a newborn and the next a toddler exploring their world.  Digital cameras and cell phone cameras have made it so straightforward for us to take pictures on the run and catch those day to day pictures.  Sometimes we do need to do a posed portrait of our babies, maybe to commemorate a holiday or birthday.  There are lots of <a href='http://www.photographypose.info' target='_blank'>Baby Photo Ideas</a>  for some really cute portraits.  Here are a couple of that you might want to try next time you want to do a &#8220;formal&#8221; portrait as opposed to a snapshot, maybe for your holiday cards or a birth announcement?</p>
<p><b>Newborn cradled inside your hands.</b>  This could be an affecting portrait of a newborn.  Place the sleeping baby within the parent&#8217;s hands, cradling the head and supporting the body on their arms.</p>
<p><b>Infant with pet.</b>  Does the family dog take responsibility for your new baby.  Try for a portrait of the baby sleeping and also the dog &#8220;on guard&#8221; or curled up with the child.</p>
<p><b>Christmas Stocking.</b>  Is this baby&#8217;s first Christmas?  A newborn in the holidays is really a unique treat.  Place baby in a Christmas stocking for a fun holiday card.  This would work with both a sleeping newborn or an awake, smiling infant.</p>
<p><b>Siblings.</b>  If there&#8217;s an older sibling have them hold the baby.  If they&#8217;re a young sibling, mom or dad can aid adding another dimension to the portrait.</p>
<p><b>Sleeping Angel.</b>  Try a white on white background with the baby in a nest of white feathers (a white boa works well for this).  No need to add wings, the baby will be angel enough on her own!</p>
<p><b>Helper.</b>  Some enjoyable portrait ideas for older babies/toddlers is being mom or dad&#8217;s &#8220;helper&#8221;.  A baby who can sit up placed in a laundry basket, in a big pot holding a wooden spoon, in a birdbath.</p>
<p><b>Ribbons and bows.</b>  Pose the child in a pile of holiday ribbons and bows.  This would work well both for a sleeping newborn or a more active infant.</p>
<p><b>Toys.</b>  Portraits with favorite toys are usually popular.  Sleeping with a favorite teddy or awake and interacting with the toy is sure to make a fantastic photo.</p>
<p><b>Bubbles.</b>  The world is wonderful to a baby and catching that look of wonderment makes a terrific portrait.  Try blowing soap bubbles to get that look of amazement and delight.</p>
<p><b>Flower Pot.</b>   A excellent spring portrait or Easter card is to dress baby in their finest spring colors and sit them in a big flower pot.  Just being in a new environment like that will give you a great expression.</p>
<p>These are just a couple of <a href='http://www.photographypose.info' target='_blank'>Baby Photo Ideas</a> you&#8217;ll be able to use for your next photo session together with your littlest model. </p>
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		<title>Suggestions For Posing For Family Portraits.</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 09 Dec 2010 15:36:06 +0000</pubDate>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href='http://www.photographypose.info' target='_blank'>Posing for Family Portraits</a> might be an ordeal or it might be a great deal of fun.  Like most issues planning helps things along.  Regardless of whether you are having a professional portrait carried out through a studio or making use of a digital camera with a timer and tripod, here are some suggestions to make the occasion successful.</p>
<p><b>Timing.</b>   Set aside time for the family or group to be together when no one is in a hurry.  Make a day event of it.   If you are shooting for a special occasion, for example a holiday card, do it far sufficient ahead of the deadline in case of delays.</p>
<p><b>Dress.</b>  You do not all have to match, but everyone will need to be dressed in comparable styles and colors.  Auntie Muriel&#8217;s purple crepe is going to clash with Timmy&#8217;s T-shirt and jeans.</p>
<p><b>Formal or Casual?</b>  What feeling do you would like your family picture to have.  What &#8220;image&#8221; do you would like to portray? Dressy, casual, sporty, funny?</p>
<p><b>Identity.</b>  What sets your family apart?  What do you all do together?  Sail?  Play golf?  Cheer a favorite team?  Play a Sport?</p>
<p><b>Go Outside.</b>  Outdoor portraits are generally a lot more casual and relaxed.  If you live in the mountains or the beach they might be an ideal setting for your portrait.</p>
<p><b>Turn Up The Tunes.</b>  Get everyone involved in picking out some music to play throughout the photo session.  Personal or family favorites, golden oldies, dance music.  Whatever gets your family relaxed and upbeat.</p>
<p><b>Interaction.</b>  A group picture of people doing something they appreciate might be hard to get, but so worth it.  When people are interacting with each other or something they enjoy they lose that posed, fixed feeling.  For a holiday shot try building a snowman or baking cookies or taking the tree off the top of the vehicle.</p>
<p><b>Angle.</b>  Don&#8217;t shoot from below your subject.  Shoot straight on or from slightly above for the most flattering picture.</p>
<p><b>Posture.</b>  Straighten your shoulders!  You don&#8217;t need to pose like a soldier but do put thought into your posture for a much more attractive pose.</p>
<p><b>Get Together.</b>  Move your heads close together for a family portrait.  Don&#8217;t leave a great deal of blank space between you.  Get up close and personal together with your family.</p>
<p><a href='http://www.photographypose.info' target='_blank'>Posing for Family Portraits</a> doesn&#8217;t|does not} need to be a headache with these tips for a successful photo for your holiday cards or living room wall. </p>
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		<title>Suggestions On How To Take Great Wedding Photos</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 18 Aug 2010 01:50:17 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Weddings are certainly one of those occasions where the photos are an important component of the day.  Wedding portraits are looked at and handed down for a lifetime.  They are a memory of the event, but also an important family record.  If you happen to be an amateur or perhaps a pro, a newbie or [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Weddings are certainly one of those occasions where the photos are an important component of the day.  Wedding portraits are looked at and handed down for a lifetime.  They are a memory of the event, but also  an important family record.  If you happen to be an amateur or perhaps a pro, a newbie or an expert you possibly can constantly use suggestions on <a href='http://PHOTOGRAPHYPOSE.INFO' target='_blank'>How to Take Great Wedding Photos</a><br />
<b>Anticipate, don&#8217;t manipulate.</b>  <br />
Continue to keep a single step ahead of the action.  When the bride is stepping into her dress, a photo of her mom zipping her up is coming up.  This is their celebration and you are there to record it, not stage it.  Continue to keep on your toes and anticipate the subsequent step in the sequence to be there ahead of time.</p>
<p><b>Tidbits.</b> <br />
Get &#8220;filler&#8221; shots of inanimate but necessary touches; shoes, dress, makeup table, flowers, invitation, rings, menu, table settings.</p>
<p><b>Write it Down.</b>  <br />
Get a listing of  &#8220;Must Have&#8221; pics from the couple.  Also a checklist of &#8220;Would Like to Have&#8221;.  Not merely who, but who undertaking what &#8211; how do they want their pals and family members photographed together.</p>
<p><b>Get Assistance.</b>  <br />
Recruit a helper in the wedding party or guests who knows who everyone is.  Ask them to gather members of the wedding party up for you so you will not waste time discovering out who Aunt Mildred is.</p>
<p><b>Preview.</b>  <br />
Display the shots from the rehearsal and wedding at the reception.  A terrifict benefit of digital photography is immediate results.  Set up a laptop or possibly a Television with a slide show of photos from earlier in the day along with other images of the couple.  There a enjoyable addition to the reception, even if they aren&#8217;t edited, and they may possibly provide you some far more weddings to photograph!</p>
<p><b>Pay attention</b>. <br />
Listen to the bride and groom when they are previewing pics previous to the wedding.  Pay attention to the forms of pics they like.  Not just the poses, but the lighting and general atmosphere.  This can provide you with a better thought of what they would like to have for their very own pics than they could put into words for you.</p>
<p><b>Smile.</b> <br />
Your attitude is likely to influence your subjects.  If you&#8217;re so caught up in the organization of photographing your subjects it truly is likely to reflect as part of your photos.  Smile, have a good time, get folks laughing, be engaged.  That&#8217;s an example of the most exciting techniques <a href='http://PHOTOGRAPHYPOSE.INFO' target='_blank'>How to Take Great Wedding Photos</a></p>
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		<title>Far More Portrait Photography Tips And Tricks For Great Portraits</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 02 Aug 2010 20:34:03 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[In my last write-up on portrait photography tips and tricks I discussed some various ways to approach a portrait.  Portrait photography might be essentially the most complicated and essentially the most satisfying form of photography.  Hard because it is really a portrait and you need to possess the subjects personality present.  Most gratifying since when [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In my last write-up on <a href='http://PHOTOGRAPHYPOSE.INFO' target='_blank'>portrait photography tips and tricks</a> I discussed some various ways to approach a portrait.  Portrait photography might be essentially the most complicated and essentially the most satisfying form of photography.  Hard because it is really a portrait and you need to possess the subjects personality present.  Most gratifying since when you are able to get that to occur you could have more than just a photo, you&#8217;ve got a portrait.</p>
<p>Right here are some additional <b>portrait photography tips and tricks</b> to get you thinking out of the box and engage your subject for a fantastic photo.</p>
<p><b>Candid Camera</b></p>
<p>No, I&#8217;m not telling you to use a hidden camera but to get candid shots.  Posed portraits can look artificial and staged.  Once you get your subject participating in doing something your pictures are likely to be far more natural and present additional of your subject&#8217;s individuality.  What is your subject&#8217;s hobby?  Are they a gardener?  Do they tinker with old cars?  Are they a cook?  Get them involved in what they love and it will be present in the portrait.  Use a long zoom lens if you like so you feel less intrusive.</p>
<p>Of course action sports shots like skiing, hiking, sailing, climbing etc are  wonderful but unless you also are adept at the sport, they&#8217;re awfully tough on the photographer!</p>
<p><b>Use a Prop</b></p>
<p>This style is really good with kids.  Give them something to play with and all you need to do is keep up!  You do need to make sure the prop doesn&#8217;t become the focus of the portrait instead of the subject.  Do allow the prop to add interaction and a sense of place and story to the portrait and show your subject in a diverse light, adding another layer to them.</p>
<p><b>Focus on A Single Section of the Body</b></p>
<p>Get close up on just part of your subject and not only the face.  Think how much a person&#8217;s hands show about them, especially if they work with those hands as an artist or craftsman.  What would the feet of a dancer show about your subject?  Or a many-pierced ear?  Or the back of a neck with a small tattoo just glimpsed  in part of the picture? </p>
<p>All of these <a href='http://PHOTOGRAPHYPOSE.INFO' target='_blank'>portrait photography tips and tricks</a> add interest to the portrait as well as highlighting parts of your subject&#8217;s personality that might not otherwise show in a more expected portrait. </p>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 02 Aug 2010 09:20:13 +0000</pubDate>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Whether or not you are a professional photographer or an amateur like me certainly one of essentially the most complicated shots to take is often a portrait.  Shooting a portrait that captures the subject&#8217;s personality is truly an art.  A few of the very best ones I&#8217;ve ever observed are portraits that break the rules and step out of the box, not for the shock or &#8220;odd&#8221; worth but for that change of standpoint that will generally really portray your subject in a very unique light that let&#8217;s their individuality be shown.  Listed here are some <a href='http://PHOTOGRAPHYPOSE.INFO' target='_blank'>portrait photography tips and tricks</a> I&#8217;ve applied in the past to take good portraits.  I hope they&#8217;ll fire up your personal imagination.</p>
<p><b>Alter Your Point of view</p>
<p>Most portraits are taken at eye level of the subject.  Test a unique height and transform factors around.  Shoot down on your topic from above or lay down on the floor and shoot up and see what happens.</p>
<p></b>Eye Contact</b></p>
<p>The eyes truly influence the sense of a portrait.  A subject looking directly into the camera lens carries a a great deal unique sense than one who is focused on something outside of the camera frame.  Have your subject concentrate on something outside the frame to add interest.  What are they seeking?  What&#8217;s making them laugh?  What are they so intently enthusiastic about?  Is it a thing or an individual?  Yet another notion to try is having your subject focus on a thing inside the frame with them.  A book, a pet, a child.  Some thing to interact with and create awareness and a story.</p>
<p><b>Break the Principles</b></p>
<p>The rule of thirds in composition was established because it&#8217;s pleasing to the eye. Use that rule a lot more as being a guideline or break it completely by framing your subject to a single side and you might have a totally unique picture.</p>
<p><b>Modify Things Up</b></p>
<p>We all have preconceptions of the photographic portrait.  Posed in a static atmosphere that we are familiar with.  Alter things up and get your subject moving or accomplishing anything a bit outside of their typical comfort zone.  Stand on a single foot, jump up and down, stand on a chair, play with a hat.   Sounds silly, but these <a href='http://PHOTOGRAPHYPOSE.INFO' target='_blank'>portrait photography tips and tricks</a>  will get  subject to laugh and move in a very various way and you may get some out of the normal shots.</p>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 28 Jun 2010 13:05:25 +0000</pubDate>
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<p>A friend of mine has entered the latest BlackBerry contest sponsored at BrickFish.  We go back and forth on BlackBerry Instant Messenger just about every day and I would love to see him win this thing.  He is into creating these silly videos and posts them on YouTube usually, but this one is worth much more than just 15 seconds of fame.  Everything he says in this video about BBIM is true and I really don&#8217;t know how people with a BlackBerry would survive without using it!  Derek is a student, holds a job, but can really use the $5k grand prize.</p>
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