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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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Your headshot should definitely look polished, but it also needs to look human. A genuine smirk or a relaxed posture makes you look approachable and confident. During our session, we’ll try a range of looks:⁠
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- Warm and inviting 😊⁠
- "I
“Don't all headshots just look the same?” 🤔⁠
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If you’ve spent any time on LinkedIn, you’ve seen the "corporate clone" look—everyone on the same white or gray background with the same tilt of the head. 👤⁠
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A lot of people think a headshot session is just standing against a white wall for thirty seconds while someone snaps a single photo. 📸⁠
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In reality, a great headshot is a collaboration. I don’t just press the shutter button and hope for the
I’ve always believed that you never truly stop being a student, no matter how long you have been behind the lens. 📸✨⁠
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Earning my Associate Accreditation with The Portrait Masters several years ago was a huge milestone, but it was really abou
If your session includes half-body or three-quarter images, avoid hiding your hands completely. 👐 Rest them naturally - on your lap, crossed gently, or at your sides. ✨⁠
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We hold tension in our hands, so fidgeting or gripping your hands can make yo
Your facial expression actually says more than your outfit ever could. People often assume they need a massive, toothy smile, but that is not always true. What matters most is that your expression feels genuine to who you are.⁠
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For LinkedIn, the id

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