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Old 12-08-2007, 11:05 PM   #1
Alexandra Tyng Alexandra Tyng is offline
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Patty, she has a lovely smile, but are you sure you want her grinning in the portrait? Are you telling her she doesn't have to smile, as though for a snapshot? People often think a portrait is like a photo, because you are taking photos! If you engage her in conversation and snap away while she's talking, or wait until just after she smiles, or as she's beginning to smile, you might get a more fluid, expressive look on her face. If you can get the suggestion of her lovely personality, that will have more depth, I think. Plus it will show off her lovely cheekbones and features. She really shines!
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Old 12-09-2007, 01:08 PM   #2
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She LOVES to smile and believes she is only attractive when she does so. I think I will take your advice and just snap away. I believe if I can catch that just before a smile it would be great. I was trying to attain that, but was not fortunate enough to capture it.
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