Like every world ever, the world in which we live today is not perfect. And neither are we. Today, in this 21st century, people — especially young people — are empowered to take their own photos, usually selfies. And often they prefer those to photos taken by a photographer, because it is not easy to smile as naturally at an outsider …
Photographer Edward Weston’s “constructive” approach to reality Read More »
My sitters hear various versions of this instruction, repeated throughout our sessions. This is precisely what Vino heard when I asked him if I could photograph him. He replied that he would love to be photographed but that he was also worried, because he was camera-shy and not photogenic. His reaction made me pause and think …
“Please, relax and ‘be yourself’ while I work on capturing good portraits of you.” Read More »
You seldom get a second chance to create a first impression, so make it count. This is very crucial in your professional life. No matter what industry you work in, presenting a professional look and behavior may help you prosper. With social networking sites like LinkedIn and Twitter, users may find others with a few …
How do I craft well-made expressive portraits? What are my greatest challenges while creating evocative expressive portraits? While working on strong expressive portraits, I start by putting aside technical photo considerations, such as about technicalities of camera use or studio lights. Not that such skills will not play a part in how I handle the equipment. …
