Photography

Signs of the Times

by on November 11, 2011

This post contributed by Posterjack – custom metal prints, canvas prints, posters, and more!

For ages now there have been ways to get photo images on a variety of surfaces, mediums and materials. The t-shirt with your baby’s image, the coffee cup with your collie and the mousepad with your favorite holiday photo; have been available for years.

Processing has improved in all the photo options, but the print options have changed as well. What used to be long, expensive and protracted processes are now a few clicks of the mouse. Where the options used to be limited now there is a massive range of choices.

For the inspiring artist or photographer this is an interesting medium to work in. The ability to use your digital images allows the transfer of graphic design, electronic art and photography to a wide range of splits and clusters, panoramic views or big, dramatic wall statements. The metal print further adds to the impact and drama of the process.

The ability to do post production work, such as Photoshop or similar software applications, allows you to add text, special effects and even logos and branded images. This means that the metal print can be more than art on the wall. It can be signage, menus, service lists, pricing options or a wide variety of promotional, branding and marketing images.

For business, this unique medium and the ability to generate images allow customers to see your product in vivid color in a format that can be used inside or out. The durability of the material, allows for a 20-30 year range of durability in most cases. There are some weather elements, especially sea air that could speed up the aging process, but in most environments this is a durable product.

Picture the ability to create your own signs. People pay premium dollars for the roadside signs, old promotional signs like Burma Shave signs or for the merchandising signage. But you can generate your own. You can use your favorite images as well. If you want someone to understand your products and services; then an image may be the best process to do so.
The ability to create metal prints in a variety of sizes means that you can create promotional or branded identity objects with a customized image or message, even metal print business cards are available in some metal print options.

This is a dramatic medium that allows you to replace art easily and affordably.

Different poses for Wedding Photography

by on January 25, 2011

Posing is one of the most important aspects of wedding photography. You can have all of the lighting, camera, and post-production knowledge in the world but still end up with unhappy clients if you fail to make them look beautiful, comfortable, and happy. The following list of poses isn’t comprehensive; and not all of the poses will work for all of your couples. However, it is a good starting point from which you should make adjustments to compliment your couples’ features and accommodate their style preferences. (The following images are provided courtesy of Lin and Jirsa, Los Angeles Wedding Photography)

1) The Basic Pose
The basic pose is a must-have in wedding photography. Make sure the bodies are close to each other with no gaps; and make sure the hands are somewhere other than hanging by their sides. Either have them hold hands in the middle or have the guy place his hand in his pocket and the bride place her hand on her hip.

2) Sitting Basic Post

The most important factor with this pose is hand placement. Awkward hand placement can ruin a perfect photo. Have the groom place one hand behind the bride’s body, with the other holding the bride’s hand in the middle. The bride’s other hand should rest on her lap or over the other hand.

3) Hug onto the Arm

Have the bride hug onto the bicep of the broom and place the other hand on his shoulder. This is a more casual pose than the standard basic pose mentioned above.

4) Standing Forehead to Forehead

Forehead to forehead is an intimate pose without the kissing. Make sure their eyes are closed so it doesn’t look like they’re staring each other down. If there is a significant height difference, have the groom do the splits until they are similar in height.


5) The Dip


The dip adds action to a scene. Make sure the groom is using his legs to dip to give him a sturdy base and have the bride either grab around his neck or have them hold hands as they dip.

As mentioned, these poses are just a starting point. From here, you can make small adjustments, take slightly different angles, use different lighting techniques and lenses, and more to create an entirely different look and feel to the image. We hope you learned a few things, and stay tuned for more wedding photography tutorials.