This Week's Winner
Suzanne Gunter McClendon
Perfecting Portraiture #4: Posing and the Finer Points
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Over the last several posts, we've covered quite a lot of ground. You now know how to portray the eyes to their best advantage, how to make skin look great and ways to photograph hair so that it adds to the portrait rather than detracting from it. Now it’s time to go into some of the things that affect the
overall image.
Posing, for instance, is vital. Whether you're doing headshots or creating a full body shot, you’ll need to know how best to pose your subjects so that the final project doesn't look awkward, forced or contrived. It is also important to build a rapport with your subjects. If they feel uncomfortable during the photo shoot, then they'll almost certainly look uncomfortable in
their images. Let’s jump in and get started with posing! |
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Weekly Photography Podcast
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Have you always wondered what motivates people to create art? It would be impossible to list every reason… on today’s episode, I'll explore some of the most important ones.
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Why Are People Still Drawn to the Black and White Image? |
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There’s something about black and white images that makes them powerful, interesting and almost more expressive than color photos. One might have assumed, back when color photos were first developed, that black and white images would slowly turn into a relic from a time when imaging technology was in its infancy. After all, color brings a whole new dimension to photography.
However, as the years went by, black and white photography didn’t disappear. Instead, these monochrome images have grown right along with color photos. Let’s take the time to explore what makes the black and white image so attractive in a world full of color... |
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Photography Book Giveaway
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Enter for a chance to win. I’ll be giving away copies of the book, "Digital SLR Black & White Photography (Camera Bag Companions)".
This quick-reference guide to black and white photography
offers tips into creating unique, elegant, and sophisticated images while on the move with your digital camera. The book provides instant instruction on how to see and compose great black & white shots, and how to capture images that make great results. - Submit your entry for a chance to win.
- No purchase necessary.
- One winner is selected at random on Wednesday of each week.
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The Joy of Photography (Free eBooks) |
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