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Thanks everyone, really appreciate the comments, Looks like we (me and model) have already started off on the right track then anyway. Swapped downloaded images and a few ideas, also a little concerned about that in case my shots don't come out as good as she expects. No she isn't that experienced either, couple of basic shoots but nothing major, I have given her free reign over outfits, I...

The queen is blown out...Prince Phillip is way to dark, and the whole photo is just as dull as it can be. If I were the photographer of this photo I would have at least tried!

Hi Andrew, i have not forgot but been a little busy with work, as soon as it settles down i will sort something out. Alan

Thanks heaps for your replies! the photographer didn't actually smear it on the lens. It went on the models face! Im guessing to give the skin a smooth look, im not sure?

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Using the basic equipment you have..... Stick a diffuser on the flash, don't have one ? put the panel down.,take them outside, preferably in the shade as dslr's like to blow out in sunlight with a nice natural background, use av mode on around 100mm f5.6 to soften any background yet any less and you wont keep the group of 3 sharp and press the button. Ideas, a old country house or mansion ne...

I held the door open for someone and they couldn't be bothered to acknowledge the favour, yet alone say thank you. :(

Better than most tv programmes.

Hi all. I'm back for a bit. I will be very busy over the next couple of months getting ready to deploy, but will try to stop in and check up on things. Hi Amber, glad you found the site :) Look forward to seeing more pictures, know he probably took alot of them. The guys here are curious also, he was going to do some pictures using pringles chips, If you run across any, would you mind postin...

To me a good portrait not only captures the exterior of the sitter, but also captures something of their spirit and personality. Nick

Lets remember this IS a PHOTOGRAPHIC site .

Thank you Emma for your advice, I totally agree, I have photographed a few children now, and I just let them get on with it, I think the younger they are, the less of a range of expressions they have. hopefully I will get the chance to do some soon. Thanks to all of you for your help, I often come back and read through all the good advice on here. cheers.

Colin, i knew only about two of her seminars which took place at the end of june in kent and hampshire (40 each) :-( yes, she's leeds based...

Well, only you can decide what to charge. Lots of people have made suggestions, you decide.

Woohoo ! That's made my night lol