Any tips for photographer patter while taking slightly candid portraits?
For marketing/social media purposes, I’ll be taking individual candid portraits of a large number of people at my company. I’ve already taken a good handful, and although I have a good eye for angles and setting up the shot, I have a difficult time directing the subjects and am hoping to learn some new phrases and strategies.
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posted by redsparkler
on May 21, 2013 -
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What is something funny I can think about while I'm getting a portrait taken? I like to have a sincere smile when getting photographed.
posted by Jason and Laszlo
on Jan 6, 2013 -
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Volunteered to hover around company Halloween event & take pictures of cute kids in costume. Turns out that I am Designated Photographer. Help me take some decent pics!
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posted by Currer Belfry
on Oct 15, 2012 -
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Can you recommend a lighting setup for a last-minute photography project?
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posted by medpt
on Jun 11, 2010 -
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My mom has discovered acting in her retirement, and wants me to shoot a headshot for her. I can shoot a portrait fine (gear and technique), but I have no idea what to do for an actor's headshot. Can someone in the business tell me what you'd want from a headshot for an older woman?
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posted by Admiral Haddock
on Feb 25, 2010 -
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My girlfriend and I are planning to give photos we had taken of us to our families (and some friends) for Christmas.
We have a few questions.
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posted by cjorgensen
on Nov 24, 2009 -
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How can I minimise the apparent depth-of-field (i.e. maximise the blurriness of the background) of photos using a compact camera?
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posted by beniamino
on Apr 13, 2009 -
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I've been commissioned to take photos of a 70 year old nutritionist and her husband, showing them "as fit and healthy as possible." Can you offer advice on how to do it and what to charge?
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posted by andihazelwood
on Apr 23, 2008 -
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My two siblings and I want to have a nice photo portrait done as a gift to our grandparents. I'm assuming that mall studios will produce tacky photos but I don't know what to look for in an alternative. I also don't know how to prepare for the portrait. I'm looking to have this done near either Cambridge, MA or Providence, RI. Any suggestions?
posted by davidriley
on Nov 11, 2006 -
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PhotographyFilter: any tips for posed/staged portraits of two people at once? I need to take a formal portrait of two female friends (not a couple), and am looking for general advice on how to pose two people such that they look comfortable and natural together. Links to classic or contemporary photographers who do this well would also be helpful.
posted by Aaorn
on Oct 3, 2005 -
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