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Old 12-13-2008, 08:10 PM   #10
Alexandra Tyng Alexandra Tyng is offline
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Mara, trust your instincts! I like this a lot better. Maybe you can work further with this. Chris pointed out that one single photo usually doesn't have everything in it, that you can expect to work from a combination of photos. If you have the children pose again in this spot, try to get them in as near as possible to the exact pose. Then back up and zoom in to correct for distortion. (Even as is, there is less distortion here.) Expressions can be changed as long as the head fits onto the body. Remember the photo can not only be cropped, but it can be extended, so you can fine tune the placement of the figures.

But in your 3rd photo shoot, try a couple of other poses, too. Sometimes I arrive with one idea and end up liking another one better.

Whichever one you end up liking best, think of how you are going to sell your idea to the parents. Aesthetically, compositionally, how is this superior? Why is simplicity of background important? How does the "off center" focal point create interest? Etc.! Convince yourself first and the client will be more likely to trust your vision. Sometimes you will have to make adjustments to please the client, but I find that most clients want to believe in the wisdom of the professional.
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