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Cynthia McIntyre Photography is located at 468 Post Road East in Westport, CT.
Our studio is open by appointment only - Please call 203-364-1592 for an appointment.
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Today, many of your potential clients are first introduced to you via your business headshot on your website. What does YOUR business head shot say about you? Was your headshot taken of you by your administrative assistant with a cell phone and your office wall as the backdrop? Or did you cut yourself out of a photograph taken by a friend at a company picnic?
As it has been said many time and many ways, you never get a second chance to make a good first impression. Cynthia McIntyre is a full time professional portrait photographer. She will use proper studio lighting and posing. She will consult with you regarding proper attire and colors. She will work with you to ensure that you look fantastic and make a great impression.
Your satisfaction is guaranteed!
Cynthia's studio is conveniently located at 468 Post Rd East in Westport. If you prefer, Cynthia will bring her portable portrait studio to your office or location of your choice to create studio quality headshots for your use in print, websites, emails, programs, newspapers, etc.
She will ensure that your professional image reflects you in a positive manner.
Don't think you have time- it takes only 15 minutes and you will have a portrait you will be proud to display. Ask about discount pricing for multiple clients at the same location.
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Selecting clothing for a Portrait session
Bring something to your session that reflects your personality, talents or hobbies. Bring a musical instrument, sporting equipment or uniform. This session is ALL ABOUT YOU so bring something to help bring that out photographically. Since I only work on location, we could go to the lake and photograph you skiing in the summer or snowboarding in the winter! Are you fond of your car? Let’s include some photographs of you with your car! Bring your pet.
Before your session, I will talk to you to custom design your session. In advance of this discussion, think about your interests and how you would want to be photographed. I enjoy getting creative with senior portrait sessions so please suggest locations or other ideas you may have so your portrait session will show your personality and interests. I try to ensure that every senior portrait session is different - just like every senior I photograph.
Clothing suggestions Keep it Simple:
YOU should be the main item of interest in your portrait, not your clothes. Therefore, keep a few things in mind when selecting your clothing. Have your clothes and accessories ready the night before your session. Select clothing that reflects your personality and style. Make certain your clothes are clean and free of wrinkles. Be aware of the number of clothing changes you are allowed in the session you have selected. For each outfit, put your accessories (including shoes) in a large ziplock bag and attach it to the hanger.
MAKE UP FOR GIRLS (AND GUYS)
It is recommended that everyone wear makeup to cover and minimize blemishes as well as powder to keep the shine off your face. Remember, a little goes a long way so don’t overdo it. Pay special attention to your eyes and lips. Darker pink lipsticks photograph better than a light pink lipstick. Do not wear lip gloss since it can make the lips look TOO SHINEY. Lips should look moist, not shiny. The lips should not look dry and cracked. AVOID GLITTER MAKEUP. Glitter appears as small white dots on your skin in a photograph. You will NOT like the way the glitter makeup appears in a photograph so do not use it!
HAIR CARE
Guys, let a new hair cut grow out for at least one week before your portrait session alowing time for any white tan lines to disappear. When you arrive for your session, please arrive with your hair styled and makeup competed. Bring your make-up for touchups during the session and between clothing changes.
GLASSES?
If you wear glasses all the time, you may want to wear them for your portraits. However, glare from the lights can ruin a portrait. Frequently, the glare is so prominent that you cannot see the individual’s eyes! To eliminate distracting glare and reflections, call your optician and arrange to either borrow a pair of empty frames like yours (with NO glass in them) or have the lenses removed from your own frames. Most opticians will do this for free if you give them a few days notice. If you choose to wear your glasses with the lenses in them and you see glare on the lenses in your final portraits, there is an additional charge to remove the glare in post processing.
Kinds of Family Portraits
There can be two types of family portraits. Either it can be formal and traditional or it can be something out of the box, casual and totally informal. Formal is more about men wearing suits and women wearing dresses. On the contrary in an informal set up, the members of the family are dressed more casually. Candid shots and natural shots too could be taken by the photographer apart from the posed photographs. Apart from that even an activity which all the members are involved can be made as a theme for the photograph. Accordingly you would need to coordinate your portrait clothing ideas.
Read more on Family Portrait Tips
There are somethings which can totally ruin a photograph, for instance a tree limb or people behind the subjects. Like this there are a few things which need to be kept in mind while clicking and posing for a family photograph. Mismatches outfit ideas too can mess the photograph. Read on photography tips and techniques.
Behind the Scenes?: Oops! I meant behind the subject, as mentioned earlier. There should not be anything in the background which can give a shabby appearance to a picture. People, tree limbs and so on need to chucked away. Best way to to that is to move the subject away from that. A neutral background or large hedge of bushes is perfect. Brick wall, stairs or window are another great options for family portrait photography.
Lights, Camera, Action: Usually best light is in the morning or late afternoon. The subject should be positioned in a way that the light comes from the side. If the backdrop is outdoor, shooting in the shade or on a overcast sky is a fabulous idea. For indoors, if there is a window with light, the photograph will come out beautiful if the subject poses next to the window light. Read on portrait photography tips.
Perception, it All: Avoid shooting or posing from the same angle. Shoot down the subject. Then shoot towards the subject. It is sure to add a dramatic touch to the photo. Further, taking an angular shot will enhance the subject's personality. Change angles , take close ups and add spice up the photograph. If the subjects are looking right, leave an extra space in the frame on the same side. Read more in outdoor family photography.
Family Portrait Poses
For family portraits to come out well, posing is another aspect. Clothing is equally important, especially while posing. This is because the color and style of clothes needs to match amongst the family members. Take a look at how can you pose well for a family photograph. Read on creative family portrait ideas.
Pythagoras to Help: Whoa! Do not be scared, I am certainly not going to tell you about Pythagoras theorem! It was just a way to say that family portraits come out best when the heads of the subjects are arranged in a manner that they form triangles.
Get Angular: When one shoulder is closer to the camera than the other, trust me you are going to appear slim in the photograph! Okay, jokes apart, but seriously, an angle gives an interesting and different dimension to the photograph. Moreover, the head of the subject is not squared with the shoulders. Tilting heads also provides a different perspective to a family photograph. Moreover, it looks a cohesive group. To create angles, some of the subjects can stand and some of them can kneel.
Hide and Seek: Hands create a visual clutter if you want to have a nice, clean picture. So as subjects keep your hands where 'no one can see them'! That is, hide them out of the view. Pockets, folding your hands are easy solutions to avoid hands disturbing the picture. Read more on portrait photography posing.
Cheesy? Not Good: Saying cheese is not actually a good idea, as it is a signal for those who are camera conscious that they are going to be clicked. This would result in they being stiff and give fake smiles. Rather a great idea to get a natural and lively photograph would be to keep a conversation going on and click as and when you get a perfect shot.
Family portrait photography is all about bringing out the bond the members of a family share. It is fun as those precious moments and that time is captured in the lens forever! In another view, it could be a great excuse for a family to come together and have a great time! This is where I end my treatise on family portraits! Have fun going clickety click!
Professional Wedding Photography
Between all of the different types of photography, cameras, films and all of the different personalities of photographers, it can often seem an impossible task. This guide will discuss styles of photography, film and how to choose a photographer that has a personality you can live with.
Selecting a style
The first point we will touch on is style of photography and pictures. There are many different styles which photographers use, and the decision rests upon your tastes. The two most popular styles used in wedding photography are "photojournalistic" and "portrait". The two most common styles of pictures used are posed and casual.
The portrait style photographer should be able to take both posed/formal shots and casual shots. Generally, a photographer who uses this style will take more posed shots than casual because his/her experience has shown that couples' tend to buy more of these shots. This is fine if you are such a couple, but you may run into problems if want more casual shots than posed. One way to find out if a photographer uses one type over the other is to look through his/her portfolio.
The photographer that uses a photojournalistic approach usually takes shots that are not planned, and because of this they are usually casual. Often a photographer using this style has experience in journalism (newspapers, magazines, etc.) photography. The shots taken are often spontaneous motion shots as well.
There is a third type of photographer as well. It's harder to gauge what type of pictures will result though, for this type of photographer is not a professional, and often has no portfolio. Whether it is a friend or relative, this person is a "hobbyist" photographer who will offer to photograph the wedding for free (or very low cost). Your pictures may or may not come out as well as if you hired a professional, and the best indicator in this case is experience. Just as with any photographer, you should interview and get references.
Camera Types
There are two basic types of cameras that wedding photographers use, 35mm and medium format. There is some contention, even among professional photographers as to which is best. The 35mm cameras will give you a slightly grainier appearance if the photo is enlarged than the medium format will. Unless you plan on very large enlargements, the only one that will notice this graininess is your photographer.
Film-A return to Black and White?
Film comes in color or black & white. Color is the most popular choice in wedding photography, but black & white is gaining a foothold. Black & white film will give you a more artistic looking photograph no matter whether you a prefer portrait or photojournalistic style. It also lasts longer than color film. Color is the most versatile of the two. Color pictures will give you a more accurate portrayal of your wedding day. They can be made into black & white prints, but won't last as long as black & white pictures from black & white film. Photographers who use the photojournalistic style are more apt to use black & white film. The choice is usually made according to the couple's tastes.
Another consideration is the speed of the film. Most photographer's will already have a standard that they use in certain situations, and the couple won't need to worry about the film speed. When using a "hobbyist" photographer, a discussion about film speed should occur. Since most hobbyist photographers use a 35mm camera, the focus will generally be on 100, 200 or 400 speed film. 100 speed is best in strong sunlight and is the least grainiest of the three. 200 speed is the middle ground and often used for partial sun or partial shade. 400 speed works well in low light. 400 speed is the most commonly used for wedding photography (by hobbyist's) because it can be used for indoor shots or outdoor shots.
Your Photographers Personality
Wedding photographers have a reputation for being high strung and haughty. Not all wedding photographers are this way, but some are. Most couples are looking for a photographer that takes great pictures, but is also sociable while doing so. The best time to find out what personality your photographer has is in the interview. Ask pointed questions and gauge his/her reactions. If you feel as if the photographer is putting on an act for your benefit, he/she probably is. Trust your instincts! Ask for references and then follow up on them. Make sure to ask about the photographer's personality. If the couple feels comfortable with the photographer and vice versa, it will show in the pictures.
The Perfect Portfolio-Beware!
Finally, always look through a photographer's portfolio. In the case of a hobbyist photographer, look through albums of pictures that he/she has taken. These photographs will probably be the best that the photographer has taken, (or they wouldn't make it into the portfolio) but should give you an indication of what to expect. Look for photographs where subjects are slightly out-of-focus, where attention is drawn away from the subject, colors are muted or too strong (lighting), streaks in pictures and so on. If you find any of these things, it's likely that the pictures of your wedding day will contain some of these elements as well.
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