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PHOTO TIPS
1. Please avoid using someone else's photos. You learn a lot more when you plan and take your own photos.

2. Use the best camera available. A fairly current mobile phone will do a good job. A DSLR is great too!

3. Take lots of photos so you have lots of choices! When I am photographing a person I take over 100 photos at the photo sitting. Easy to do with our mobile phones!

4. Do not use a flash. Natural light is always best. Always.

5. Think about lighting. Get some interesting shadows if you can. Try different arrangements. Use a window with light coming from one direction.

6. Consider the angle. You will be relying on your photo for much of your visual information. For a traditional portrait you will want to get eye level with your subject.

7. Give yourself wiggle-room. Watch out for cutting areas of your subject off, things you may wish you had later. Have a number of photos from your photo session for reference (close-up shots are great). 

8. Do some editing in advance. Use a photo editing program to plan your painting in advance. You can adjust color and composition fairly easily right on your phone!

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Don't let obtaining photos stress you! You can do this, and it is so rewarding to create a painting from start to finish on your own!
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  • Portfolio
    • Still Life
    • Pastel Portraits
    • Oil Portraits
    • Pet Portraits
    • Experimental
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    • Pricing
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    • Helpful Information (FAQ)
    • Photo Guidelines
  • About
    • Blog
    • Newsletter
  • Contact
  • Workshops
    • Workshop Schedule
    • Workshop Testimonials