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Capturing Shots of People Who Don’t Like to be Photographed

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I think we‘ve all run into people who really don’t like to have their photo taken. You know the ones… all of the photos you’ve ever seen of them include a hand trying to cover their face or the back of their head. Of course, this never results in quality shots or flattering photos. It’s kind of like a vicious cycle. I used to be a camera-shy person. I figured that since I wasn’t photogenic I’d rather not have my picture taken. So I’d do the hand or back of the head thing. Still, I liked to see photos of … Continue reading →

Tips for Shooting Camera Shy People

If you are trying to capture a prize-winning shot of family and friends then you know how important it is to have your subjects as relaxed as possible. Have you ever noticed how a group of chatting and smiling family members freeze up when a camera is aimed at them? (Happens to me every time I point my camera at my mom.) And who wants a shot of sullen looking statues? Finding ways to relax camera shy individuals will go a long way to insure you get the shot you are looking for. How to get a shy person to … Continue reading →