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San Francisco- Cheri’ Clark aka Frenchi, has hit Northern California by storm as the area’s most popular teen model in the industry thus far this year. The sixteen year old green-eyed platinum beauty has become the hottest commodity in the local commercial market. Late last summer her modeling career was launched, quickly breaking through barriers and bringing her widespread recognition. Catching the eye of many of the Bay Area’s exclusive photographers, she has indeed become the popular choice of models in the region. Cheri’ has worked with the industry’s top local professionals, and is currently being sought after by numerous agencies, clothing manufacturers and representatives in television industry. Portraying a clean cut all American teen, Frenchi has become a role model for young girls in California. It is this youthful image that has proven to be one of the major driving forces in her success in the industry.

Cheri’ Clark will certainly continue to be one of the most sought after commercial models in Northern California. Currently, she has been introduced into the Los Angeles market where she is working with numerous advertising and entertainment professionals. It is in Southern California that she hopes to continue to capture and expand into the teen and young adult market, as well as further her career. Her new projects include fashion shows, voice-over/televsion work and brand advertising. She is also working with many established charities where she will be involved in raising revenue for those in need. Frenchi is by far the one up-and-coming model to watch for in the future.

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Senior portrait photography is undergoing some interesting shifts away from traditional portraiture in favor of the more trendy, fashion style photography. Some of the interest in the trendier fashion and glamour photography is geographically based (i.e. California, New York, etc.). Nevertheless, simply turn on any television set or pick up any fashion magazine, and it’s apparent that models, musicians and film stars are getting younger all the time. We seem to have gone from teenage pop stars to tweens almost overnight. It’s not difficult, then, to understand why teenagers, particularly girls, are increasingly more concerned about their self-image. They see these young stars looking glamorous and sexy and, of course, want to emulate them. This is certainly not breaking news. Parents, in particular, are keenly aware of and understandably concerned about this growing trend.

What is new, however, is the fact that the sexy, supermodel style of photography is now spilling over into high school senior photography. As a professional photographer, I’ve heard plenty of stories from concerned and upset parents that their child’s portraits are just too sexy for their comfort. In fact, one parent recently told me that they had a very difficult time choosing photographs created by one of the trendy studios in our area because they were all too sexy. They deeply regretted choosing that studio. Even more disturbing is the fact that trendy studios tend to avoid working with subjects who are less than perfect. Take a look at the websites of these studios and you will see that the featured subjects are nearly always thin, attractive girls who require very little effort to make them look glamorous. Few people fall into that category, so what are the rest of us supposed to do?

If the overly sexual photographs of teens are not enough to give you pause, consider that trends by nature are short lived. Driven by fluctuations in consumer taste, trends fade away almost as quickly as they surface. That’s fine if you are talking about a pair of jeans or shoes or even a sofa. You simply throw out the old and usher in the new. But, what if that old, trendy item is YOUR senior portrait? You cannot simply throw it out and replace it with something new. You are a high school senior only once (hopefully, anyway). You simply cannot go back and recapture the “you” that existed in your senior year of high school. Senior portraits are the last glimpse of a child before they dive headlong into the adult world. These expressions, moods and memories are very important because they not only help us to recall our youth, but they serve as a lasting timepiece for our friends. Seniors will always be remembered just as they are depicted in their portraits.

So, if you opted to have your senior portraits created by a trendy studio, you may later (in your 30’s and 40’s) regret that decision. What’s more, the trendy studios are statistically the first ones to go out of business when their trendy style is no longer appreciated. Although this isn’t likely to be of concern to teens, parents may worry that they won’t be able to get a consistent look for all of their children. For example, one of the more prominent studios in our area recently closed. Many of their clients are now our clients. We’ve had several parents bring in portraits of their older children and ask us to create similar portraits of their younger children. We are able to accommodate these parents because we create timeless portraits that are of similar style and quality.

By contrast to trendy studios, we chose to create only heirloom quality portraits in the modern classic style. Our portraits are timeless and will retain their beauty and appeal for many generations to follow. Classic styles never fade. In fact, they tend to become more and more popular with each generation. Of course, we will throw in a fashion or glamour shot from time to time upon request. However, our primary focus is on creating portraits that our clients will love now and always. And, we make sure that all of our subjects look their absolute best.

Senior portraits are, in essence, a right a passage. They mark the ending of childhood and the beginning of life as an adult. Such an important life event should be treated with respect and care. We encourage parents to keep this important fact in mind when selecting a photographer to create senior portraits for their children. For teens, we remind them that although the sexy glamour shots may seem cool now, they are more likely to become an embarrassing reminder of a bad decision later down the road. Even more important, we ask teens how they wish to be remembered - as they truly are or made up to look like something they aren’t.

Kim Balsman is a published author and professional photographer based in Longmont, Colorado. Kim owns Balsman Photography, a fine portrait photography studio offering heirloom quality modern classic portraits for families, children, high school seniors, pets and models. Kim is a member of Professional Photographers of America, Wedding & Portrait Photographers International and Senior Photographers International. Her work has been featured in a variety of print and online publications, including international magazines.

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What does it really take to be a model? If you are really serious about having a successful modeling career, you can’t afford to ignore this question. Let’s examine some of the important things in modeling.

Physical attributes

Let’s face it modeling is about beauty. Have you ever seen an ugly model on the billboard advertising a product or on a runway modeling for top designers? No, we all like to identify with beautiful things, things that are lovely to look at. That’s why physical attributes are very important in modeling. But the necessary physical attributes for modeling is not just having a beautiful face, the right height, a nice figure etc are also important.

Believing in yourself

Believing in yourself is part of what it takes to become a model. As a model you must be self —confident, the way you handle yourself will reflect your confidence. If you don’t believe in yourself it will be difficult for people to believe in you. To become a model you can’t afford to be distracted by self doubts, you need to believe in yourself. It is this belief in yourself, believing you can become a successful model no matter what, that will help you when you face challenges. Some of the challenges you will face will include initial rejections by some agencies, people question your choice of career etc. But you can’t afford to let all that get in your way; you must believe you can become a successful model to actually become one.

Humility

One thing that has crashed so many promising modeling careers is humility. Don’t get so caught up in your physical attributes that you become too proud. When you are humble you will find people who will go out of their way to help you achieve your dreams. Humility will help you go a long way in any field in life; modeling is no exception.

Persistence

You will definitely experience challenges as you are starting out in modeling and even when you become a successful model. Persistence is important in overcoming challenges. Challenges like initial rejections from agencies, people telling you are not good enough etc will come your way, but you just need to be persistent enough to overcome them.

A Good Agent

Throw in a good agent with all the things listed above and you have what it takes to be a model; a really successful model. If you can sign up with a good agent who is not just interested in money but in your career, you will really enjoy modeling. A good agent knows all that you need to do to get to the top and he or she will make sure you get the right opportunities that will get you there.

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Photography make up is slightly different from daily make up applications. Here are some pointers -

Lighting:

• Use natural lighting — for example, near a big window with lights coming in
• If photography is taking place outdoors, do so around 4pm to 5pm, when the sun is about to set. Soft lighting makes a person better

Preparing the face:

• Wash, exfoliate, tone and moisturize your face before applying make up
• Oil control is very important. If you can, use oil free formulated products
• Keep hair away from the face
• To reduce puffy eyes, use Preparation H

Foundation:

• Choose a thicker formulated foundation rather than the sheers ones that are used in daily applications so that all blemishes are covered easily
• Blend foundation from chin to neck so that they are of the same colour

Powder:

• Use lots of it, and reapply between shots, to create a mat finish look

Concealer:

• 2 shades lighter than skin to cover blemishes and dark spots; apply before foundation application

Contouring:

• Contour cheeks and eyes to create a sculpted look
• Use foundation in a shade that is 2 to 3 shades darker than normal skin tone

Eyes:

• Highlight eyebrow bones using light shadow to create lively eyes
• Avoid eyeshadow that is too frosty or shimmery — it’ll appear shiny
• Apply eyeliner with precision
• Use waterproof mascara
• Overall application needs to be than normal make up

Lips:

• Use lipstick and liner of same colour, in a shade darker than natural lip colour

Noelle Wong sees and unveils beauty in people. She is the owner of iN-IMAGE! Inc., a personal image consulting company in Toronto that offers one-on-one consultations and workshops to help people increase their personal presence. For inquiries please contact her at noelle@in-image.com. Visit her website at http://www.in-image.com

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Photography is an artistic skill adopted by some as a hobby while as a professional job by others. It is not only a specialized skill, but can also be a profitable one as well. Professional photographers capture amazing moments of our lives, and some gain a following of fascinated viewers over their great pictures. They display their work in newspapers, art galleries, and leading magazines.

Professional photographers nowadays have excelled to the point of providing great development to both the world of media and digital photography. Many have “stumbled” into it as a profession only because of its commercial value, such as photographers who are hired to take pictures of weddings, birthdays, graduations and other memorable life events.

Though potentially a profitable profession, photography is not just a skill learned through training, but the really creative ones tend to have a natural talent as well. Despite that, it is still important to learn different techniques to achieve good photography results. Learning different skills also complements and enhances natural talent.

Below are some optional fields for those who might pursue photography as a profession:

1. Advertising is a good area where a photographer is hired to provide photographs of market specific materials such as promotional brochures, catalogs, and annual reports.

2. You navigate through the bio-medical field. In this specialization, a photographer produces illustrations of different images related to medicine.

3. Digital imaging firms provide another source of photography needs.

4. Setting up a photo laboratory and studio is a possibility. You can use it to produce printed digital photos. This also helps you learn to manage equipment. From this experience, you will be able to provide services in other commercial studios, including schools located close to you.

5. You can find a job in the entertainment industry where a photographer takes on-set shots for various projects.

6. You might consider opening an art gallery where you allow other photographers to exhibit their work along side of yours.

7. Specialization in photojournalism. You can post your work on human interests, nature, behavior, etc. in magazines and newspapers.

8. Image editing and archiving are skills that can be learned as a profession. For example, you might catalog photographs in city libraries and even in schools. You can also become a photograph editor for some online web sites related to imaging.

9. Another means of earning an income is through portraiture. In this photographic profession, you typically earn commissions through public engagements and other commissioned works.

For those interested in a photography profession, the earnings potential is high. However, that projection is tempered by the fact that the photographer needs to develop expertise and a significant depth of understanding in the technology of this field.

Many beginners receive good advice from experts or mentors and religiously adhere to it. Others learn primarily through training and practice on their own. The best way to decide which specialized field to pursue is to tap into available professional resources who can provide details and clarity to your inquiries.

For practical photography & camera information, please visit http://www.photography-and-cameras.com, a popular site providing great insights about photography training, camera types, and more.

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A fashion photographer photographs models of all age groups, day in and day out. Did you know, it is not just photography that makes a good fashion photograph? Make up, and the elegance of the model of course, are equally important in a fashion photo shoot, if not more. When any of these elements of photography, model quality and make up quality are substandard, the resulting image would be a substandard image. The photographer needs to concern himself with elements such as the lenses and the cameras used, the background, the composition and the lighting. Those are his areas of expertise. The model needs to show up fresh and radiant for the shoot. Finally the make up artist has to work towards covering up the model’s bad negative qualities and enhancing his or her positive features.

A few make up tips -

Make up does have a big effect on the quality of the photo shoot. The very beauty products which we see in ads and on the market stores could be used in the studio to make a better picture. Normally the make up artist would have a few assistants that each specialize in a certain area of make up.

Concealer
Any human being has a few dark spots around the face area, and these can easily be hidden with a little bit of concealer, as the name suggests it conceals the spots giving the skin an overall symmetry.

Foundation
Foundation is applied on all areas of the face, and sometimes on hands and legs as well (just for the shoots - this is not mandatory make up). The foundation gives an overall smoothness to the skin, making it appear uniform in shade and tan.

Powder
Powder can be applied to the forehead and the cheeks to light the area up under the flash. Powder is generally a part of any lady’s make up box, and it does not take much skill in applying.

Eyebrows
Make up men can bring a fresh feel to the face by working on the eyebrows. Eye pencils can be used around the eyes to give the model’s gaze a harder and intimate feel. Eye shadow is applied keeping the mood of the shoot and the color of the model’s clothes in mind. It is generally applied in limited quantities. Eye liner could be used to remove the look of fatigue, if the model does have that after many hours of shooting.

Lipstick
This is generally the final make up touch that is applied, and the make up specialists usually use lip gloss and pencil to add the finishing to the lipstick.

Make up is something that need not take a lot of time. It can be done in only a few minutes, but it is not something that can be perfected in a day. The right man/woman can do a great job in a few minutes only, while the photographer changes his lighting for example.

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I have a giant pet peeve when it comes to what Americans “think” is art photography of the female form. Most people think of the photographs in Playboy Magazine as being art photography. I don’t. Fundamentalist would on the whole classify art photography of the female form (especially the nude) as pornography. It’s definitely not that. So what is it?

First of all when you think of people photographing the female form, especially the nude female form, there is a whole hierarchy of classification. I would put pornography at the very bottom and I definitely would not define it in any way as artful but rather degrading. At the very top of that hierarchy would be art photography of the nude female form.

When you gaze at an artistic photograph of the female form right away you can tell that the model is being posed and lit with the utmost respect. Always try to decern the intent of the photographer. Is he/she being gratuitous in any way or is the photographer trying to make a statement about the beauty of the human body.

Look again, do you get the sense that the photographer is honoring the subject matter by rendering an image that speaks first and foremost to the viewers highest sensibilites. Do you get the feeling that the nude is being photographed as though it were akin to a lovely landscape?

A good example of art photography of the female form are the images of Alfred Cheney Johnston who was the premier Ziegfeld Follies photographer during the Jazz Age. Most of his photography was of the stars of the Follies. But it was discovered after his death that he’d done a number of photographs using nude models. If you look at the photographs of his clothed models right next to those images of the nude models you will fine no difference in his intent to take artful photographs.

In all his images he shows nothing but a fine artist’s artistic approach to shooting photographs of the female form. You can see that his intent is always to glorify women and their place in the world.

So the next time you look at a photograph of a woman, I hope you will have a better understanding of what constitutes art photography of the female form. Art photography will ALWAYS be based in integrity and the classic rules of the fine arts.

Ava Land has a degree in Fine Arts. Over the years she stood by and watched silently as society has repeatedly misunderstood exactly what art photography of female form (nude) really is! For sumptuous examples of art photography of the female form http://alfredcheneyjohnston.com/art_photography_female_form.php

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Using a tripod is essential when taking photos - and not just for night shots. To get ultra crisp and sharp pictures, your camera cannot move at all when the shutter is open. In some circumstances, even the tiny movements your hand makes are enough to make a slightly blurry image. The best way to ensure your camera does not move is to use a tripod or other camera stand.

On sunny days or when you use a really fast shutter speed, simply holding the camera in your hand will still produce a sharp image. But there’s another reason for using a tripod on these occasions as well. Erecting the tripod causes you to SLOW DOWN and think a little more about the shot you’re about to take. Because you’re concentrating more, you’ll have a better chance of composing your image correctly and ending up with a super shot.

Types of Camera Stands

Tripod. This is a three legged stand that attaches to the mount on your camera. This is the most common type of mount to hold your camera steady, and allows you to move your hands away from the camera completely and still have it steady in position.

Monopod. A variation on the tripod, this stand only has one leg. Attach the monopod to your camera, stand it on the ground and use your hands to ensure the camera and stand don’t fall over. This helps because the monopod stops the camera moving up and down, and provides a rest for your hands so camera shake is reduced. For a bit of extra stability, lean yourself, or your camera against another sturdy object like a light pole.

Chainpod. An ingenious design consisting of a length of chain (or string) with a loop on one end large enough to place your foot into. The other end is attached to your camera. To use a Chainpod, place your foot through the loop and pull your camera up so the chain is tight while taking your photo. The tension in the chain will reduce camera shake just like a monopod. The great advantage of a chainpod is you can crunch it up and place it in your pocket!

Dolly. This is a tripod with wheels (and brakes!). A dolly allows you to move your tripod around easily without needing to lift your camera, but it’s not so useful outdoors when the ground is uneven. There are dolly attachments available for regular tripods.

Car Window Mount. This gadget allows you to mount your camera to your car window to take photos of wildlife while still sitting in the car.

A Rock! Yes, you can use any ledge as a tripod when you need a sharp picture but don’t have a tripod handy. You can also use a small bean bag to steady your camera and lens if your camera doesn’t stand upright by itself.

Which should I purchase?

If you’re just starting out, I recommend purchasing a standard tripod with telescoping legs that stands full length (5-6 feet). Make sure you get a sturdy (preferably all aluminum) model. Pick the heaviest model you can carry around with you.

Lightweight models are available, as are mini-tripods - Perfect for portability, but they don’t have the stability of the larger models.

Using a Tripod

Most of the time, you just setup your tripod, place your camera on top and shoot! There are a few subtleties to using a tripod that can help enormously.

- The longer the legs of the tripod, the less steady the tripod becomes. Extend your tripod legs only enough to enable you to get your camera into the correct position.

- Sometimes the act of depressing the shutter causes movement in the camera. To minimize this, use your other hand and press down on the top of the camera directly above the tripod mount. This will help to further reduce movement.

- You’re most likely to need your tripod when your camera is fully zoomed in. When fully zoomed in, any small shake is likely to show on the image.

Other Tripod Secrets

- Try to find a tripod with a built in level. The level will help ensure your landscape shots are completely straight and save needing to rotate the image slightly in your computer to get a level horizon.

- Specialized lenses are available that can compensate for camera shake. They are called “Image Stabilizers” or “Vibration Reduction lenses”. They can be rather expensive, so I recommend sticking with a tripod.

- Try to get a tripod with a quick release mount. This will enable you to quickly remove the camera from your tripod should you need to take a quick ‘candid’ shot.

David Peterson has a great love of photography and has created a series of free tips at http://www.digital-photo-secrets.com/ to help digital photography users everywhere take better photos.

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Depth of field is something that you really need to know about in digital photography. It is something that you know about already but may not know the name of. The depth means the distance from the closest part of the photo and the part of the picture that is the farthest away that are all in focus. This is the area of the photograph that is clearly in focus.

A general idea of the range of the photo that is in focus is to see that the is a third in front of the object photographed and two thirds behind the object is in the same depth of field.

The depth of your image is based on a lot of things. It can be affected by various things such as using the zoom button on your camera or changing the lens to a different type. The depth is influenced mainly by the lenses focal length, the aperture of the lens being used, and how far the subject being photographed is from the camera.

The depth of area in focus can be manipulated by you as a photographer. You can choose to make it very large and have everything in focus or have a small area of the picture in focus. The lighting and the aperture of the lens will make a great impact on the depth that the photo has. A smaller aperture f-stop will make you have a much larger depth range whereas a larger aperture will give you a smaller range of area in focus.

If you want to have a shallow depth of field then use large aperture numbers like F/2.8. This will make the subject in focus but everything else very out of focus. A large aperture like this will make very extreme blurred backgrounds that are unrecognizable. You can also make it slightly out of focus by using something a little smaller.

An expansive depth can be achieved by using a smaller aperture like F/16. This will give you a picture where mostly everything is in focus. Be sure, however, when taking pictures like this to bring a tripod. Many landscape photos do require tripods since they use very small aperture values that require longer exposure times.

Al Sanez has a great program that teaches you how to take better photos. He also teaches people how to sell pictures online.

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Photographing people is the most popular form of photography today. Everyone takes shots of family and friends, but the majority of portraits end up poorly exposed, out of focus, and in the trash can..

A successful portrait photograph should capture a person’s character and reveal something about their personality. A good portrait must be exposed correctly, with warm skin tone colours. The focal point of a good portrait image should be the eyes. This is the area of the face you must focus on accurately.

The eyes must be one hundred percent sharp to draw the viewer into the image. By choosing an aperture of F/8 or smaller and shooting at least three feet away from the subject you should create a depth-of-field to bring all parts of the face into good focus.

If you have a keen interest in portrait photography the potential to earn some extra cash or even set up your own studio is endless.

The equipment needed to get successful portrait images is basic. A standard 35mm camera is perfect. Cameras that use film are better than digital; portrait film allows you capture warmer skin tones. Digital cameras have their own advantage but the cost of having an up-to-date digital darkroom can be immense.

Once you have chosen your camera the next piece of equipment you need is a lens; lenses should have a focal length of between 85 mm and 135mm. They also permit you to fill the frame from a reasonable distance and help reduce perspective distortion, which I will cover in more detail in part 3.

Here is a list of equipment worth considering:

Exposure meter - this will help in calculating exposure

Cable release - is used to minimise camera movement

Studio lights - one studio light will do, but if you have more the effects can be a lot greater.

Reflector - this will be used to bounce light.

Now that you have your equipment, your next step is dealing with people.

Most people become tense in front of the camera - this is natural and the job of a portrait photographer is to make sure this doesn’t affect the final print. A tense subject will lead to a poor dull image that no one will want to buy.

The key to creating a good portrait is having a relaxed subject - this may be achieved by talking to the subject while shooting the portrait. If this doesn’t work play some music - people react to different kinds of things. Psychology plays an important part in the work of a portrait photographer and the younger the subject the harder it is to get a result.

TJ Tierney is an award winning Irish Landscape photographer. For more tips you can visit his photography site. To view his images visit his on-line gallery of flower pictures or see his travel site.

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