Tips & Tricks
A very small part of Photography is ART
Why has photography enjoyed such an extraordinary elevation of interest in recent years? It has always been a popular arts and craft, and the appearance of the small "automatic" camera has excited the interest of millions. We must remember that photography is, in its largest amateur applications, a visual diary system. With the camera image, one feels a strong identity with the world about him. Certainly, only a very small part of photography is "art", but that aspect has been nurtured by the general recognition of photography as a language. When I started with photography, I was 18. I certainly had no idea of what photography really was and what kind of an important tool the camera would become. My early work was of the "snapshot" diarist character but slowly it brought me closer to the people. The camera taught me to look in a new way. I offer my services as a photographer for any need.
Creative wedding shots
Try a little something different for your wedding photos. Almost any photographer will know to capture a picture of the ring exchange or the cake-cutting ceremony. I will set your photographic memories apart with some additional and unusual ideas for your wedding-day shots.
Give black—and-white photos a shot of color
For your portraits, think about sepia-tone prints or hand-colored black—and-whites.
Freeze-frame it
Still-life pictures can record special wedding-day details and capture a mood: Your dress on the hanger, your old sneakers tossed next to the wedding shoes, place cards lined up etc..
Arrange special group shots
You might want to record the assembly of all your relatives. Or maybe you want a shot with your office buddies, your college friends or even the people responsible for introducing the two of you. Better still, snag a (giant) group shot of the whole gang.
Be candid
I always take additional pictures an instant before or after formal shots, and candids of the people waiting in the wings for their turn to say cheese. You'll often get more natural smiles and expressions in these
unposed moments.
Photo friendly makeup
Are there any special rules to follow when I do my makeup for the photographs?
Forget about contouring your cheekbones, reshaping your lipline, or any other makeup mumbo jumbo, say the experts. "You want your makeup to be fresh and natural in pictures and real life," says Lea Siegel, a New York City makeup artist who has worked on many bridal-related photo shoots. "If a makeup artist mentions special photographic techniques, that's a signal to run in the opposite direction," says Janice Kinigopoulos, a makeup artist and the creative force behind Bridalbabe.com.
Of course, some tweaking may be in order. Moderation is key. Shimmer adds life to makeup, but avoid harsh frosts or chunky glitter. When it comes to lip gloss, "there's gloss and there's triple-X goo, which will reflect way too much on film," Siegel warns. "Very pale lips will wash out in pictures, but deep dark lipstick can look too goth," says Kinigopoulos. "Shine is okay on cheekbones, not on your nose," she continues. A light dusting of loose powder down the center panel of your face should do the trick. To avoid the pale-face/dark-neck contrast that comes from flash photography, apply loose powder down onto your neck and chest.