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07/07/2014 11:14:40 AM · #1
It's all about the Jaw

I am learning some things about portrait photography and came across this.. I had no idea, but I think portrait photography is a whole new can of worms with new rules... and finding this tutorial just proved to me, there is tons to learn and know and its just not throwing families or couples together to make them look good.

I really highly enjoyed this tutorial show..

I am trying to study up on a few things.. my friends are newly engaged and they wanted me to take their engagement pictures out at the family farm. Even though I told them I was not that kind of photographer they insisted on it... I have no clue about portrait photography, but I did invest in a flash and a diffuser because it was going to be outside.. I also plan on doing some long time exposure with sparklers too..

These couples are pretty heavy set, so I was trying to search on some poses that would look flattering to them.. if anyone else has other poses that would help or tutorials along the lines that would be wonderful!

I plan on doing their photos in 3 weeks.. so I was trying to study and crash course learn things a bit. Oy Vey..

Message edited by author 2014-07-07 11:16:08.
07/07/2014 11:39:37 AM · #2
Watched this a while ago. I keep it in mind especially when doing self portrait. It definitely helps.

I didn't use the technique here


I did here
07/07/2014 11:44:29 AM · #3
Thanks! Good stuff!
07/07/2014 11:46:08 AM · #4
that is awesome!! It is great to know this stuff actually comes in handy!

I was really impressed by it for sure!

YW, Lydia :-))
07/07/2014 12:40:04 PM · #5
here is a couple of psoing tips...

if it bends, bend it.

also...

for larger or heavy set people, show less skin, bare skin attracts the eye and you wan the face to be the focus, try not to have more exposed skin area than the face.

i have more but no time to time right now...

07/07/2014 12:51:15 PM · #6
Another general tip:

For heavier people have the camera level above the eye line.
07/07/2014 01:05:03 PM · #7
That's a great step one, and pretty easy to do with anyone.

For the next level, try Peter's 'squinching', more challenging, but really a good technique too.

07/07/2014 01:38:22 PM · #8
Originally posted by Cory:

That's a great step one, and pretty easy to do with anyone.

For the next level, try Peter's 'squinching', more challenging, but really a good technique too.


I don't like the squinch - makes the face look angry or frustrated.
07/07/2014 01:48:27 PM · #9
Weird. We need a squinch challenge! :)
07/07/2014 02:52:40 PM · #10
I use the first technique all the time. The squinching, not so much
07/07/2014 03:07:17 PM · #11
hahahah thats pretty funny almost reminds me of someone being constipated lolol
07/07/2014 03:41:01 PM · #12
[url=www.slrlounge.com/how-to-pose-so-you-dont-look-fat-in-photos]How to pose someone so they don't look fat[/url]

Arg - can someone fix the link?

Message edited by author 2014-07-07 15:41:46.
07/07/2014 04:30:13 PM · #13
Fixed Link
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