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IMMI Photography offer exceptional quality and first class customer service all contribute to creating lasting memories for generations to come. IMMI wants your family photo session to capture your family being real. Every family is different and every individual member of your family is unique. In your session, IMMI will capture the things that define you so you will have portraits that do more than just show what everybody looks like at this stage in their lives, they will show your families personality.

There are a number of diary times available in the week and at weekends so finding an appointment that suits everybody attending should be easy. You will have an hour and a half booked for your session so there is never a feeling of being rushed. The rest of the photos look good and I agree with the artical overall.

Thanks for your comment and apologies for any distress caused by the chopped heads in these portraits. Generally speaking, the degree of cropping to the top of the model's head is rather minor and can be read as an effort to emphasize the model's face. As in any artform, composing an image is very subjective and what is pleasing for one individual may be considered problematic by others. In terms of the image that discusses paying attention to the background, this portrait is specifically used as an example of an issue to avoid when framing up an environmental portrait.

Glad to hear that you agree with the article overall and thanks again for reading! Thanks for the reply Jill! Sorry if I came off seeming like a jerk. Chopped heads are my pet peeve. Like you alluded to, Certain parts of photography are subjective. Just like taste in music. My wife has gotten interested in photography. I showed her this article and told it contains some very good info.

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So again, good work overall! Hi MLN, thank you for writing back. I know what you mean about pet peeves I have a thing about horizon lines that are slightly off kilter. Thanks so much for referring the article to your wife, I hope she enjoys it and finds a lot more to read and absorb on Explora as well! Hi - I didn't understand the comment "Ideally, your subject should be facing the sun I always though if I faced someone into the sun, they would be squinting, and that would reall make for an unflattering photo.

Can you elaborate on what I am missing? Hi David, you bring up a good point about the concern of a subject squinting in the sunlight. I hope this helps shed light pun intended! Thanks for taking the time to put this summary together. Great things for this newbie to think about. As a new guy to semi-serious photography, landscapes were the draw for me. I very much want to develop my portrait skills both with the camera and the subjects. This article and the various links will help a lot. Hi John, very glad you find the article and links to be helpful. Here's wishing you much success in building your skills with portraits!

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Thanks very much for reading and commenting on the blog! Jill, Thank you for this timely informatino. Have been taking photos as a side line. I am now setting up my studio to work my passion full time. I have scheduled certain times where I will work in the studio several times a week - and on the schedule are to view tutorials.

This is a great start and encouragement for me to get started. Hi Lauryn, so glad you found my article to be helpful.

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That's a great idea to schedule time into your practice to view tutorials, as there are so many valuable resources out there. Capture the Spirit of Family: Off-Camera Lighting for Portraiture and Fashion: Skip to main content. Connect with Your Subject and Share in the Process As Adler points out in the quote above, the recipe for a good portrait entails more than just photo and lighting gear.

Be Aware of the Lighting and Environment Once shoot day comes, make sure you have a solid plan—for both the portrait setting and any setup needed for your camera and lighting. Color contamination green Introduce reflector neutral key light Environmental factors can negatively influence skin color. Just Got your First Flash? Get Your Gifts in Time for the Holidays. Dark and Cold Outside?

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Matching Film to your Personal Shooting Style. Tips for Birding and Wildlife Photography. Sony a7 Mirrorless Digital. You might also enjoy reading this article for additional reflector tips: Hi Sherry, thanks so much for writing in. My first reaction exactly.

Can i use only two reflective umbrella as lights in my photostudio? Thanks for the compliment M Nelson. How nice to see raw written correctly. Doesn't that yield squinty eyes unless you use a schrim? Thank you for all the information. These tips are excellent for all levels beginners to pro photographers awesome instruction.

Thanks for the compliment M Nelson Latest Discussions Nicolas G. One Cool Light jagadish P. Here is how I do it: As soon as a child meets me for their portrait, I get down to their level. I squat, sit, kneel, whatever it takes to make them look into my face. Then, if I can, I show them images of what the parents have already discussed and what they want to create. I show the child what we are going to do, and let them know its magic and that they have to listen to every word I say. I tell parents in advance not to say anything and in most cases have them stand directly behind me. I shoot from the ground so the eyes go in the right direction.

That is my big secret to the best poses. Photographing kids and shooting at very large apertures to get the creamy bokeh makes this difficult. I always try to capture movement for more narrative images. What I find helps is asking them to play with dirt or throw leaves etc. I shoot at six frames a second on a Canon 5D mark III to capture movement and then I select or combine the best aspects of certain scenes into one exposure. Meaning If I like the falling leaves in one shot but the expression in the other I combine the two images. After talking with each of the photographers, I had to take a step back in astonishment.

It's clear that each and every one of them has a serious passion for what they do.

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You learn the most from them. He is known for his naturally lit portraits and unique retouching techniques. Dani is currently running "The Project" - Taking headshots of fellow photographers as he travels the world. Great article and goes to show that communication is key for any photographer no matter the subject Some amazing work here Very interesting and inspiring! The photographers you choose are excellent. My favourite in Magdalena whose work I have been following for years.

Have you heard of this name Dani? I think she should be on top of the list..!!

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Ajay, I've featured her before. She was successful at photographing her own kids. It's very different then the 5 photographers I featured who are successful business owners meeting new clients daily. Elena's work is amazing and i knew her far before her work blew up a few months ago. Couldn't agree with you more Dani, and also the vision to take that photo and edit it consistently.

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I love all your posts these photographers are the best children photographers I have ever seen makes me want to quit. But my wife would never let me since she's my biggest fan. Great article and great artists Hard to choose the best of them, everybody have their own specialty. Even after writing this article I don't think I will ever shoot children unless they are professional models.