Do you ever feel like Nemo's dad, Marlin, from Finding Nemo? He meets a new group of fish and they say, "Hey, you're a clownfish: Say something funny!" Once people find out you're a photographer, the pressure is on to be able to make a great photo on the spot under any conditions and one of the hardest of those circumstances can be photographing children. But I've found one key that helps me photograph kids, and that's practicing being observant. Readiness from Watching Now, don't go get your binoculars and hang out at the park, 'cause that's … [Read more...] about Portrait Tips: Watching & Practice Are Key For Kids
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Portrait Tips: Done Is Better Than Good
There's a saying, "Anything worth doing is worth doing right." While it's usually true that if you're going to take the time to do something, you should do your best at it. However, I've also learned that getting something done is often better than doing it well. "Done is better than good" applies to portraiture in an important way. Done Is Better Than Good Whether you're photographing a wedding or family portraits or your own family reunion, there are certain pictures you simply must make but they are not necessarily going to be art. … [Read more...] about Portrait Tips: Done Is Better Than Good
