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How to Get Great Photos From Your Photo Shoot

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By cheriefoto
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Mother and child photo shoot
Mother and child photo shoot

Getting the most out of a photo shoot....and how to come away with the best photos imaginable....

Difficulty: Easy
Instructions
  1. Step 1

    Make sure you have your hair and make-up professionally done. Nothing can make or break your photo op like a bad make-up job. If you’re spending money on a professional photographer, go the extra mile for good make-up and hair. No matter where you live, there is someone who’s skilled at doing make-up for print ads, magazines etc. Go online or ask your photographer who they recommend.

  2. Step 2

    Clothes: it’s tough enough to choose an outfit just to go to the store, right? So don’t torture yourself to find that one right outfit for yourself and everyone in your family. Go ahead and bring a few different choices and let your photographer decide. They know what colors and shapes look best on camera and having that input will make you feel at ease with your final choice.

  3. Step 3

    Have an idea of what you like stylistically. One way to do that is go to your photographer’s website and find pictures that you really like. If your photographer doesn’t have a website, it’s okay to go to another website and print out a few to give your person an idea of what you’re looking for.

Tips & Warnings
  • Location, location, location! This is an important part of your photography experience. You will want to know what type of background you’ll have to choose from. Do you want your pictures outside and natural or with a plain backdrop? Most photographers will be happy to offer suggestions but if you have a preference (say you don’t like to be shot against a black background), make sure you’re clear on this beforehand.

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capfriend said

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on 6/19/2009 I love this article! Excellent advice! I've subscribed to you and can't wait for more! 5*****

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on 6/19/2009 Great tips on getting great photos! Great first e-How article!

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on 6/19/2009 Great article, I look forward to more! Thanks and I will definitely take a look at your site! 5* & REC

cheriefoto said

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on 6/19/2009 thanks !!!

soanyway said

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on 6/19/2009 Just checked out your website! Very Cool! Beautiful and fun! ;-)

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