Monthly Archives: July 2009

Wedding Photography – What to Plan For and What to Expect on Your Wedding Day

San Jose Wedding Photographer
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haven’t gotten the full run-down, here are some tips about what you can expect regarding your wedding photography on the actual day.
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- While you’re making arrangements for the time your photographer arrives and departs, remember that they will need at least a half hour prior to your ceremony
to check the location, take...

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San Jose Photography and Photographic Style

Lifestyle photography is all about capturing your essence. It is similar to the environmental portrait but it takes it a step further. Wikipedia defines lifestyle photography as “re-creating real life situations in a controlled setting.”

Lifestyle photography is very different from the traditional studio portrait session where the subject is posed (chin-up, tilt your head, hands on the lap etc.), photographed and ushered out of the studio. The majority of lifestyle photography shoots take place outdoors or on-location, such as in your home or some other place that is significant to you. Lifestyle sessions usually last from one hour to three hours and include a few formal or posed shots and lots of informal, candid photographs that capture doing what you do best. If it is a family lifestyle photo shoot, be prepared to run after your kids, roll around with them, take them for a piggyback ride or simply enjoy sharing an ice-cream with them – anything that you would normally do on a Sunday afternoon with your children.

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San Jose Photographer – Photography Pose Tips

Photography Poses – The Missing Ingredient
You’ve read all the “best digital camera” articles, got the best price on your first digital camera, and even glanced at its owner’s manual. Are you itching to take some shots of your family, or what?
Slow down, soldier. Before you take 200 shots that seem great at the time, but...

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Displaying Beautiful Photo Canvas in Your Home

Photo Prints on Canvas – Displaying Photos in Your Home
A few of the most common ways to share and display photos are prints, photo albums, and photo books but fewer people consider printing their photos onto canvas. Printing photos on canvas is a great way to display your photos in your home.
Use photo canvases to...

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