Window light would be good as well. Maybe both.
Chuck Norcutt
Jez Cunningham wrote:
> 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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