Shooting a 1940’s Hollywood project is actually a lot of fun. From the lighting to the props, it’s a fun trip back in time. I enjoy studying up on the period from multiple sources. The hardest subject I’ve found is the makeup and hair. The styling and background are a different challenge, too. The 1940’s […]
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What I’d like to cover in this post is the styling part of the preparation. For my shoots, I like to look at several sources. The first source I look at is clothing. I use www.vintagedancer.com to get a good understanding of the clothing and styling of a given era. Also, if I have contacts with
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So, you’ve chosen your living room as a home studio location? First, before attempting this, get spousal or roommate approval! The next thing to consider is what time of day will you be shooting indoors. This can be a problem because stray light from windows can either be a help or hindrance to lighting your
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I’m a firm believer in planning and preparation especially for a photo session. When it comes to photo shoots, Planning. Preparation. Focus. Details. Everything from the wardrobe, to lighting, to jewelry and to makeup I like to at least have considered during the planning of the shoot. Quite a lot goes into a shoot that
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