MANY thanks for the quick reply and suggestions Chuck - I already decided
outdoors or window light would be best, but I'd forgotten I'd got a
reflector stashed somewhere... I will study those sites.
cheers
Jez
On Sun, Sep 27, 2009 at 9:03 PM, Chuck Norcutt <
chucknorcutt@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> Although my web site says it I don't actually do this any more.
> You might want to look over some of the tips given here
> <http://singleshots.lookbetteronline.com/dating_photos/tips>
> Look here for posing/shooting tips
> <http://singleshots.lookbetteronline.com/dating_photos/beforeafter>
>
> I would suggest an outdoor session with an assistant (like your wife)
> holding a reflector for shadow fill. Have her bring a girlfriend (like
> your wife). The two of them can talk and giggle while you're doing the
> shooting and that will help keep it natural looking. Have her dress
> casually but well as though going on a date. You might want to do some
> simple retouching but be conservative. Don't go overboard and make her
> look like what she isn't.
>
> Chuck Norcutt
>
> Jez Cunningham wrote:
> > Chuck - I've been asked by a friend of my wife to take her picture for a
> > dating site. I recall that's your speciality and I wonder if you can
> pass
> > on any tips? (be sure I'm not trying to poach your clients, unless
> you've
> > got a thriving customer base in Belgium?!)
> > cheers
> > Jez
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