FAQ Frequently Asked Questions
What is ? Fashion, Glamour, Fine Art, etc.- What is Special event photography
- What is fashion photography?
- What is fine art photography?
- What is commercial photography?
- What is Boudoir photography?
- What is sepia tone photography?
- What is black and white photography?
- What is a glamour photography?
- What is maternity/ pregnancy photography?
- What is portrait photography?
- What is model comp photography?
- What is wedding photography?
- What should I wear?
- What should I bring?
- What should I wear to the studio?
- What should I know about makeup?
- What should I know about hairstyle?
What is ? Fashion, Glamour, Fine Art, etc.
Q. What is Special event photography
Special event photography is the professionally captured imagery of any event, situation, or environment. These images range from still life to action photography. A few of the many examples of special event photography are: sporting events, product launches, tradeshows, corporate award galas,concerts, fundraisers, reunions, and etc. Frequently this type of photography is used as an advertising tool. Both the photography sponsor and the photography subject benefit from this type of coverage.
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Q. What is fashion photography?
Fashion photography is a category representing the display of clothing and/or accessories of all descriptions, whose main purpose is product advertisement. Professional models characteristically are the subjects for this form of photography. Magazine campaigns, especially fashion trend magazines, utilize this photography style to present the latest new craze in the industry.
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Q. What is fine art photography?
Fine art photography is a category that may also be classified as simply art photography. This form of art is purely done for the aesthetic value and may have as its subject the most basic subject article to the most elaborate. Fine art photography attempts to capture the attention of the observer and impact his response by appealing to his inner emotion and feelings simply from the image presentation. Individuality influences whether an observer categorizes a particular fine art image as fine art or not. It is purely a subjective and personal opinion. Fine art images are seen in many different genres including: museums, galleries, etc.
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Q. What is commercial photography?
Commercial photography is any photograph done for the purpose of commercial use to present a product or service. Other types of photographic styles may be used to accomplish this task.
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Q. What is Boudoir photography?
The term “boudoir”, in days gone by, referred to the private dressing and bathing room of a woman. It is derived from a French verb whose root word means, “ to pout”. “Boudoir Photography” describes a revealing style of photography that may imply nudity but in which the subject is typically wearing under garments. The apparrel chosen may be simple to eleborate, scantily clad to fully dressed. While the pose and attire of the subject are instrumental in capturing interest and imagination, it is the expertise and direction of the photographer that composes the exquisitely compelling image. The creativity, vision and tone or styles of expression of the photographer are important in achieving the subjects desired intention. Typically, in recent years, women of all ages have sought this type of photography as a gift for that special someone.
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Q. What is sepia tone photography?
During the 1700’s, sepia tones were achieved simply as a byproduct of the photograph print preservation process, not as a medium intentionally used to cause impact and drama.
Sepia is a reddish brown pigment extracted and prepared from the sepia cuttlefish. This pigment applied to photographs caused a chemical reaction to occur that resulted in an effective preservation method.
Sepia tone today is a technique used to add impact and drama to a photograph. This technique replicates the appearance of the reddish brown tones present in the photographs of yesteryear. It has a familiar hue of brown tones that unmistakably compel a level of emotional response not achieved with any other medium. Sepia imparts an air of drama, nostalgia, and a classic timeless beauty to the captured image. Many categories of modern day photography may use sepia tone to achieve a specific tone or mood in the image. Examples may be seen in fine art, landscape and wedding to name a few.
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Q. What is black and white photography?
Simply it is the absence of color. This category of photography utilizes the simple yet dramatic effect that light and shadow have on an image. Light and shadow are a component of texture, and therefore, play a key role in the decision to use black and white photography to capture the intense drama that texture can invoke. This distinctive effect creates a photograph full of intensities that free us from the limits of time and add a powerful sense of mystic.
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Q. What is a glamour photography?
Glamour photography creates a more elegant, sophisticated, glamorous look. Glamour images ,a specialty category, are taken with unique light and shadow techniques, camera angles, lens filters, cosmetics, and airbrush techniques that give the subject a finished dramatic look. The outcome of these applied techniques, along with the creative artistic touch of the photographer, is an alluring, glowing, romantic image. It is important to remember that the artistic skills, and talents of the photographer are a key factor in the quality and drama of the glamour shot.In addition to glamour lighting, the photographer may choose to use additional special effect options such as gel lighting to enhance the impact of the glamour image.
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Q. What is maternity/ pregnancy photography?
The object of this category is to record the beauty of the female form during pregnancy. The compelling images created not only tell the story of the new life developing, but also the transformation of the woman nurturing life in her womb. The most ideal stage of pregnancy for this series is during the last trimester, when the belly protrudes to its fullest form of beauty.Though the last trimester has the most impact, sessions are scheduled throughout the pregnancy at spaced intervals. This allows for documentation of the pregnancy progression in its entirety. A variety of session packages featuring you and your newborn baby and the months beyond are available for your consideration.
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Q. What is portrait photography?
This type of photography is a professionally done picture of a person or group that is well lit, professionally composed, and produced to capture the subject in a basic form or style.
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Q. What is model comp photography?
“Comp” is an abbreviation for the word composite. Composite means made up of separate parts or elements. Model comp photography is a photography session with a model or prospective model for the purpose of achieving a diverse, impressive and complete composite portfolio. It is important to contract a photographer who is skilled at working with inexperienced as well as experienced models. Several photographs are done with a variety of poses, settings, styles, effects and stages of dress to enhance the talents of the subject. The most representative and desirable images, usually 5 or 6, are then complied in an effective layout for the purpose of advertisement and promotion. This comp card also contains essential model information such as: height, weight, body measurements, eye color, hair color, dress size, name, and contact information.
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Q. What is wedding photography?
Wedding photography, just as it states, is photographic coverage of the union of a couple in Holy matrimony. The wedding day is one in which each and every detail has significant importance and has special meaning to the bride and groom, in addition to the extended families. For these reasons documentation of the momentous event is of the utmost importance and requires a highly skilled professional approach. This all-important event requires a technically skilled and competent photographer with not only the ability to successfully preserve the images but also the ability to use intuition, sensitivity, and professionalism in the process
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What should I wear, bring, know...?
Q. What should I wear?
Wise color choices: dark rich colors, solid colors: reds, black, purple, teal green. Wise clothing choices: V-neck, long or ¾ sleeves.
Men: collar, short or long sleeve shirt.
Wise footwear choices: skin tone nylons, heels. Men: clean, coordinated socks and shoes.
Wise grooming tips: clean hands, and nails.
Men: clean shaven or facial hair groomed.
Colors to avoid: orange, green, yellow.
Avoid: rounded necklines, tight garments.
Avoid: bold prints or patterns, floral, and wording.
Avoid: reinforced toe nylons with sandals. Men: sandals
Avoid: new haircut or hairstyle.
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Q. What should I bring?
Necessities: hair grooming items. Women: face powder, lipstick, and hairpins.
Mothers: baby care items, change of outfit, favorite rattle, toy, blanket, pacifier, etc.
Accessories: simple jewelry selection (casual and dressy). Hat if appropriate.
Wardrobe: 2-3 change of outfits and shoes.
Men: Change of shirt/tie and/or jacket.
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Q. What should I wear to the studio?
Loose fitting comfortable clothes.
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Q. What should I know about makeup?
Do: Apply heavy foundation layer with a finishing powder over face, neck and upper chest. Choose eye makeup in lighter color shades and apply as for formal eveningwear. Apply blush and lip color heavier than usual with lip color a shade darker than normal.
Don’ts: Frosted lipstick.
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Q. What should I know about hairstyle?
Do: Freshly washed clean hair. Style normally. Bring hairpins for updo styling. Don’ts: New haircut. New, unfamiliar hair products. Drastic hairstyle change.
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