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Taking up Photography as a Hobby
Photography, Behind the Scenes, For Photographers Nataliya Lalor 9/16/19 Photography, Behind the Scenes, For Photographers Nataliya Lalor 9/16/19

Taking up Photography as a Hobby

In this article, I offer up advice for anyone who wants to get into photography a bit more seriously, is thinking about investing in their first DSLR (aka, a real camera!), and isn’t quite sure where to start, what they need, or how to generally approach taking up photography as a hobby.

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✨ A good headshot photographer knows how to work with people who aren’t models. They understand posing, how to make lighting flattering for every type of face, how to bring out a natural expression, and how to help you feel at ease. ⁠
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📸 BIGGEST MISCONCEPTION #6: Retouching Means Altering Reality⁠
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🔍 While I’ve seen plenty of overdone retouching, this approach has quickly gone out of style, with more and more photographers offering more natural and expert-level retouching
📸 BIGGEST MISCONCEPTION #5: Headshot Photography Is Expensive⁠
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💸 When making purchasing decisions, I personally like to consider frequency of use/benefit alongside pricing. If something will be used on a daily basis and will last for years, I ten
📸 BIGGEST MISCONCEPTION #4: Headshot Sessions Are Awkward And Uncomfortable⁠
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😬 Some people worry that getting their headshots taken will be awkward or uncomfortable. And while it’s quite likely that you will feel awkward for part of the ses
📸 BIGGEST MISCONCEPTION #3: Headshots Are Only For Actors And Models⁠
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🌟 While actors and models often use headshots, they're useful for anyone who wants to make a strong first impression online. Whether you're a business professional, freelancer,
📸 BIGGEST MISCONCEPTION #2: All Headshot Photographers are the Same⁠
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🎨 Even within headshot photography, each photographer has their own style and way of working. Some are great for traditional corporate shots, while others excel at more creative

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