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HOW TO LOOK GREAT IN HEADSHOTS, PORTRAITS, AND PROFILE PHOTOS. TIPS FROM A COMMERCIAL PHOTOGRAPHER

As a Salt Lake City-based commercial photographer, I’m often asked by my executive portrait and headshot subjects the same questions; “What should I wear?”, “Should I get a haircut before my portrait?”, “How about makeup or getting a tan?”, “Should I go casual?”  Whether it’s going to be taken in an office, studio, or industrial construction site, here are a few tips for getting the most from your portrait. Some are obvious and some are not. What to Wear -Solids are always great. Patterns and thin stripes? Not so much as they don’t usually look good and sometimes cause issues on computer screens. There is a thing called the moirĂ© effect when thin strips close together create a secondary rippling pattern. Houndstooth and herringbone are especially bad for this. -Dark colors are more flattering for all skin tones. Mid-tones are okay too if they contrast with darker tones. Avoid white shirts/blouses unless they’re under a jacket. Are your photos going to be converted to black and white? I

What is Editorial Photography? How is it different from Commercial Photography?

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Editorial photography is the art of capturing images that convey a story. In contrast, people use commercial photography to sell a brand or a product. Photography has many different categories that may cross over one another, so there are chances for a photograph to be both commercial and editorial. In this blog, you'll understand what editorial and commercial photography means and how they differ. Meaning of Editorial Photography You cannot use editorial photographs for advertising without a property release or/and model release. In addition, if you shoot an image shot for editorial purposes, it contains recognizable branding or copyrighted logos restricted to editorial use only. Meaning of Commercial Photography Commercial or advertising photography helps promote and market services or products. Therefore, commercial photographs usually need more setup compared to editorial pictures. Difference Between Editorial and Commercial Photography One of the most important d

Professional Industrial Photographer | Douglas Barnes Photography

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