Monthly Archives: December 2009

A Few Extra Things You May Not Have Thought Of When Doing Portrait Photography

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It takes a lot of concentration and skill to be able to work successfully with people in photography. Landscape or nature photography affords you the luxury of time. People don’t. Whether they get fidgety and bored easily or they don’t want to sit there all day and roll with your creative urge, portraits require relationship skills as well as technical skills.

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I Shoot Pinoy

Filipino photographer advertising

I had a hard time figuring out what slogan and ad to make for this January. After brainstorming, I thought that I include someone who is in the news. Who is it? PACMAN, Manny Pacquiao, of course. Most Pilipino (usually spelled with an ‘f’ but I prefer it this way) in the Bay Area are still awestruck with his last fight, he is still big bad ass

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African American, Latin and Catholic Wedding Customs and Traditions

The USA and recently to many other countries have become homes to people from all over the world. These people enrich the cultures with their Old Country customs, traditions and cuisine. Many adhere to the wedding traditions and the customs of their ancestors.
The article encompasses the African American, the Latin, the Catholic and the Jewish wedding rites, customs and traditions.
So, keep reading

African American

Broom – Jumping the Broom

Jumping the broom, is a custom that has its roots in Africa to symbolizes the beginning of making a home together.
It took on a deeper meaning when during the days of slavery in the USA, African American couples were not legally permitted to marry.
As a public announcement and a statement o

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How Tripods Help You Get Better Landscape Photos

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In your landscape photography you will find that the majority is probably with a tripod. But each type of photography uses different tools. Photographers that do sports photography like to use a hand-held strategy so they can get the shot quickly. The last thing they want is to be fiddling with a tripod when they could be shooting the football player who has just won the goal for their team. Instead, they’ll choose a monopod which has greater flexibility and gives them greater access to the series of shots they want.

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Six Tips For Preparing For Your Baby’s Photo Session

Taking the time to plan for your baby’s photo session will make all the difference in the final images. A little preparation will make for a happier baby (and mom) during the photo shoot and you will increase the chances of getting the photographs you are envisioning. Once you’ve done the research and found a photographer who fits your budget and style, there are several things you can do to get ready for the photo session.

Scheduling is Important- The best time to photograph a baby is when he or she is neither tired nor

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