Many people hate having their photograph taken. They liken it to going to the dentist. So first I try to put people at ease especially if is a portrait or head shot. They have to look at the camera. I tell them this is the digital age we can take as many photos as we like, so relax. Then I start to talk to them about their family, kids, job  or stuff they like to do. Suddenly they become relaxed. I may try to sneek a couple photos while their talking, this can work but the main idea is they have stopped thinking about “smiling” and they are just themselves. Now when I have them look at the camera again they are much more at ease.

However for family, friends and wedding it’s great for people to be involved in activities they like. I will put on my long lens so they are not so aware of my presence. Then I just keep “catching the moment”. Usually the best photos are the ones were they are observing one another.

This technique works very well with children. Two year olds do not smile on command nor do they like to sit still. So give them a toy or have them play with mom or dad and you will find wonderful photos.

charlottebell

EDUCATION 2010 Student Tony Corbell. 2011 PPA Photography School, Dallas TX 2010 Student Kirk Tuck, Austin, TX 2000- Marketing consultant for The Rug Hook Project of MX 2004- Organizer of Travis Heights Art Show 2004 Student Dan Burkholder, Platinum printing and digital photography 2004 Student Tom Knapp, printmaking 2004 Student of Lander Rodriguiz, photoshop 2003 Author of “Tears from the Crown of Thorns” 2003 Student of Jo Brenzo Master photographer 2002 Student of Jill Skupin Bromoil photography 2002 Student of Ray Carafano Holga Camera photography 2001 Student of Lisa Mackie, NY, NY Printmaking 2001 Student of Jim Johnston San Miguel de Allende, Mexico Printmaking 1998 Instituto Allende, San Miguel de Allende Photography 1997 Instituto Allende, SMA Photography 1995&96 Elizabeth Ney Sculpture School Sculpture 1996 Boulder Sculpture Academy Sculpture 1995 Daugherty Art Center Photography 1994 Instituto Allende. San Miguel de Allende Photography 1969 University of Minnesota BS Psychology, minor Art

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