Art Photography - Techniques for Photographing Traditional Art Work

Photography is an art form that can be used to document other art forms. In this case I'm talking about traditional art. Traditional art has different variables depending on the media you are documenting. Also with creative art work there are optimal ways to depict the art piece. Here is a guideline for photographing traditional art.

Paintings

Often paintings need to be documented. These can be classical paintings that are hundreds of years old or newer contemporary art work. In any case it's important that you don't use the flash on your camera. The flash will bleach the painting and this is why they band it at most art galleries.

Sculptures

You can use digital photography to truly capture the essence of the art piece. Panoramic photo techniques are for documenting sculptures. This is especially useful for POV statues that depict two different images depending on your stand point. If you have to take regular camera shots you generally need 3 views: front view, side view and back view.

Photos

Sometimes you need to document photos. It's essentially taking photos of photos. Again don't use the flash but if you need light use safe external choices.

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All That Glitters! Jewelry Photography Design

There are specific skills that are needed for jewelry photography. You are taking photos that will get exhibited as is with minor digital touch ups. There are also components of light and display that need to be taken into account. Here are several photography elements you need to keep in mind.

Light & Reflections

The complexity starts with the degree of shine or brilliance the jewelry item has. You can't get reflections in the jewelry as you are taking photos of it. The lighting has to be optimize for the best shine without a glare.

Models

You have to decide if you want a model to wear your jewelry. If also have to decide if you only need a hand model for the job or need a full set worn. Foot and leg models are also an option for anklets and toe rings.

Display

The other display option is without a model. For this you can have numerous depictions. For example you can have the jewelry advertisement from inside a jewelry box. You can also choose velvet cushions, satin pillows or a silk cloth to display your luxury jewelry.

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How To Make Great Floral Photography

Flowers are a wonderful gift of nature. They can enhance a photo and look great even alone. There are a few key things you should know about flower photography to ensure that you produce great photos.

Arrangement

Flower arranging is an art. You can have one type of flower or an special arrangement with multiple flowers. Single flowers also enhance the mood of a shot as well. Bouquets are also a splendid way to arrange flowers in a creative fashion.

Fresh

Flowers have to absolutely be fresh. Wilting or half dried flowers do not look great won't do much good in photos. Keep in mind that you will need a water vase handy to keep the flowers fresh. You will also need an efficient method to dry the stems off for use.

Lighting

You need optimal lighting to show off the natural beauty of the flowers. Be careful not to have lights that create a great amount of heat. This will affect the quality of the flowers.

Cultural Symbolism

You have to be vary of flower symbolism that different culture have. For example dahlias shouldn't be used in wedding bouquet arrangements in eastern countries. These flowers are used for funerals and it can be offensive advertising them in the wrong place.

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Gentlemen You Had My Curiosity... But Now You Have My Attention - The Steps of Consumer Attention

Most of us are aware of the famous quote from the movie Django. The quote means a lot more when it comes to consumer attention. Each advertisement is vying to capture shopper attention. Numerous psychology studies are about finding what grabs attention and what sustains it. Here are common attention grabbing elements

The Objects

When an add have familiar people and objects it is likely to get our attention. Attractive people are more optimal to use. This is why mostly attractive models are used for advertising over everyday normal people. In addition smiles and eye contact help sustain attention to the ad.

The Design

Designs elements need careful thought put into them. These are decisions for colour themes, contrast, patterns, object space, font, typography, size, alignment etc. These features help decide where the consumer will look first, second, third etc. The most important feature should be noticed first such as a product, brand name or title.

The Technology

The first step is having the right design. The next step is the right technology. If you stick to dated technology you great design will get overlooked. This is where the right advertising technology comes into place.

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Into The Blue - The Symbolism of Using The Colour Blue

It's no doubt that the most popular favourite colour is blue. It's one of our most abundant colours in nature. From the sky to the waters we are surrounded by blue imagery. There are several uses for using the colour blue in advertising.

Nature

As mentioned blue is abundantly found in nature. For this reason it has importance for symbolizing water. It also have associations with purity and cleanliness. Living things are dependent on water which in turn makes the colour blue important. 

Mood

Blue is associated with sadness or melancholy. So it's often used in advertising to depict this. Blue can also be used as a neutral mood or made happy by having it in a light shade. Blue can also be contrasted with it's complementary colour yellow for added effect.

Luxury

Historically blue was a luxury colour only affordable to the rich or important people. The reason was that the blue dye was from a plant in a far off country. If you could afford it you placed a order and maybe received it a few months. In paintings important historical figures were depicted in blue.

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Top Reasons To Get Professional Wedding Makeup

The most common thing for planning a wedding is making hundreds of decisions. The bride in particular has to make a lot of fashion choices one of which is about her makeup. Expenses add up and you may want to consider doing your make up yourself. However, it might be better that you leave it to a professional for several reasons.

Weather Conditions

One thing we can't control is the weather. Rain, heat and humidity are a specific issue since they can ruin your makeup. A professional will know how to apply makeup so that it doesn't run or rub off easily.

Glam or Natural

Makeup artists are trained to give you a specific look. For wedding make up the usual choices are glam or natural makeup. But you can always choose a different style that you are into.

Time Saving

Professional makeup will save you the time of getting it done yourself. This may give you some extra time to relax on your wedding day. Additionally, you can choose a mobile service so that the artist comes to you.

Professional Service

Professional makeup artists are serious about customer service. With that you can suggest tweaks or changes to the makeup style.

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Tips For Great Wedding Proposal Photos

Weddings are great! However the true beginnings for this wonderful event start with the wedding proposal. In this day and age some people are still traditional about it. Others make an effort for creativity and making the moment unique. The most important part is capturing the moment. There are multiple ways to do  this.

The Bride

Many grooms forget that the bride has to be prepared. This means that you need to pay attention to when she gets her nails done. Also consider if you want casual photos or elegant photos. Set up the locations so that she is dressed for the part.

Photographer/Videographer

Many couples post pictures or videos of the wedding proposal. If you want to go a step further you can hire a professional photographer or videographer. You might not get the same quality results if you ask a friend. Keep in mind this moment will be viewed time and time again.

Timing

Timing is crucial. To simply things it's important to know that most couples get engaged during the winter holidays around Christmas, New Year's and Valentine's day. Those are the most popular times but you can always propose at a special moment of your choosing.

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Take The Lead -The Effectiveness of Lending A Hand In Advertising

We often see camera photos on social media were a person in front is leading the camera man by the hand. Sometimes the camera man is being lead to a place they don't really want to go like the dentist's. More often someone is being lead away by a gorgeously dressed woman.  In advertising this effect is used to achieve several effects.

Adventure

This effect is used to portray adventure. The Outlander tv series uses this for their ads to portray adventure and it is as if you are being called to adventure yourself. The scenery is also adventurous and you are being lead away into it.

Urgency

In emergency ads this effect can be used to depict urgency. On a positive note it can be used to show assistance and help is already there.

Mystery

An attractive person leads you away. You don't know much about them but the smile is inviting. These type of ads are used for many purposes such as clothing, dating apps and events. Having the model posed to be slightly turned with their face visible is more effective than just showing the back of their head.

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Little Black Dress - A History of An Iconic Fashion Item

We're all aware of the phrase Little Black Dress. With that we are aware that it refers to an evening dress that is simply cut and often short. However, many of us are unaware of its origins and what it actually entails.

The first little black dress started as a fashion statement by Coco Chanel in the 1920's. It was a response to the previous fashion era that was exhibited excessively decorated dresses and were only affordable to one market.

Coco's black dress was intended to be long-lasting, affordable to a wide market, in a neutral colour and made to be versatile. This meant that the dress could be dressed up with a nice jacket and jewelry or dressed down. Ie. Worn as is and still able to make a statement.

Aside from being a neutral colour black was also symbol of the romantics and creative artists. The dress also became popular because of the scarcity of resources brought on by the world war and events like the great depression.

Today this fashion statement is still active. A little black dress is considered a staple for any women's wardrobe. It comes in many cuts and fashion styles to suit your shape.

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Halloween Toddler Costumes - How To keep Your Child Comfortable

Halloween is a fun holiday that is celebrated every year. Many parents include their kids and dress them up for this event. However, there are problems with the weather because it can be quite cold at night during this time of the year. Here are ways to keep your child warm and comfortable.

Layer Up

Never have your child just wear a costume without anything else. Many costume don't have insulating qualities and are made from thin material. You need a layers underneath for warmth.

Go A Size Up

In some communities kids literally have to wear their winter attire when they go out for Halloween. As a result they buy a costume a size or two larger than they would regularly buy in order to fit it over big winter coats.

The Right Fit

A problem with layering up is that it might make the costume too tight. Take this into consideration while buying a costume. Your kid won't be happy or able to move around comfortable with a costume that is too small.

If you take photos it should be done before the sun sets. This way you have proper lighting and can even capture nice fall scenery. To commemorate the season you should use professional photography technology to display your photos.

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Dynamic Photos -Capturing Action In Sports

A professional photographer knows there will be times where they need to capture action shots. This is mainly from sports and recreation but may also include nature elements. Here are tips and tricks for capturing the best action photos.

Timing

Being present at the right moment is key for capturing action. For example the last minutes in a close game will yield exciting action moments. If there is a last minute shot say in basketball that will determine the game you will need to be there at that exact moment.

Pose

Other sports like acrobatics can be photographed where the athlete holds the pose. There are many difficult poses that capture the essence of the sport and require years of training. These are awe inspiring to viewers especially because it's difficult to achieve and many of us don't have the same strength or flexibility.

Muscle

A fabulous part about action shots is the ability to capture muscles. Muscles in action exhibit strength and effort. For example if you capture a shot putter in action, you will see the entire body in action. The flexing of muscles, the expression of the athlete and even the force driving the ball is all captured in one shot.

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Shades of Cool - The Brightest Times To Use Sunglasses In Advertising

Everyone looks cool rocking a pair of shades that compliment their features. Sunglasses are also important for protecting our eyes from UV sunlight. There are multiple times when its effective to use sunglasses in advertising.

Eyewear

The most obvious time is to use sunglasses for eye wear. There are seasonal changes for the newest designs and looks available in fashion. As previously mentioned there is emphasis on protecting eyes from harmful UV sunlight. Not all sunglasses are made the same.

Sun Association

If you have anything associated with sun and hot weather like clothing, sunglasses are a key accessory. They are also seen for tanning advertisements, tropical vacations, skin health, sun protection and more.

Cool Vibe

The most prominent part of sunglasses is they make a statement. They make a model or celebrity cool and mysterious. They also easily enhance an outfit to give it an extra lift it needs.

Fashion Design

Sunglasses come in thousands of colours and designs. As with fashion things are in during one sunny season and then become obsolete. However, many styles are classic and become timeless. They are brought out again in fashion photoshoots to enhance a clothing line or product.

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The Charm of Nudes

There are many ways to do make up. A lot of the styles seem to be on the glam side. Ie darker make  up. On the other side is natural make up and light colours. There is a nice charm when it comes to nude or natural makeup that is making it a top choice for stylists.

Natural make up looks healthy. It essentially gives you a "natural beauty" look where it looks like you aren't wearing any make up. Natural make up also highlights the natural aspects of your features.

Spring and summer are the seasons for natural make up. With more sunlight people get natural tans and renew their skin tones. So there is less need to wear a lot of make up. Less make up puts more emphasis on clothing and jewelry as well.

Natural lip make up doesn't come in the form of chapstick. Clear liquid lip balms are just the thing to bring out the natural colour of your lips. This trend was seen in the early 00's era but is making its comeback with natural make up products.

Natural make up is also great since psychologically your true self is on display. A lot of dark make up can be intimidating and feel as if you are hiding behind a wall. Natural make up is more liberal and youthful.

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The Trash Panda Did It! Effective Use of Raccoons In Advertising

Almost everyone is aware of raccoons or tanukis (raccoon dogs). Aside from the rabies these creatures are cute and have charming qualities. The associations that come with raccoons make them ideal for specific kinds of products. Here are a few examples.

Plastic Bags

When we think of raccoons, most of us think of them getting into the garbage. For this reason they have gotten the nickname Trash Panda. A great way to use this animal to state that the plastic bags are durable against wild animals.

Green Bins

One other big association is with green bins. Since the organic waste attract raccoons the green bins have to be manufactured to impede them. Problem is that trash pandas are smart creatures and keep finding ways against the safety measures on green bins.

Make Up

This association is particular to girls. Mainly there are make up products available to treat raccoon eyes. Others prevent raccoon eyes from make up by highlighting the quality of their eye shadow and eye-liners.

Eye Masks

The term "raccoon eyes" refers to lack of sleep that forms bags under your eyes. Some eye masks make full use of this reference and use cute raccoons as their mascot.

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How To Use Butterflies In Advertising Design

Butterflies are beautiful creatures. You will often see them used in advertising as much as flowers. There are many associations with butterflies and advertisers need to keep in mind which meaning they are going for. Here are popular associations when it comes to butterflies in advertising.

Beauty

Since butterflies comes in all sort of bright designs they are associated with beauty. For this reason make up products make us of butterflies in advertising. However, this technique is used to sell make up to younger women.

Change

Since caterpillars go through metamorphosis to get to the final stage of becoming a butterfly, they are associated with change. Much like puberty where teenagers grow into adults. Hence the butterfly is associated with good change.

Nature

The most common association is with nature. Butterflies thrive in the wild and add beauty to the environment. Natural products especially eco-friendly cleaning solutions have a strong association with butterflies.

Feminine

There is a bias that butterflies have a feminine association. This is because of their beauty. For this reason if a product is marketed to females butterflies will be associated with it.

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50 Shades of Outfit - How To Mix and Match Your Designer Clothing

At some point we've all had a clothing crises. You're about to go out but none 0f your 30 shoes match your new dress. You have to change outfits only to find that you don't have a purse that matches. Then there's the unfortunate feeling of having to settle for whatever you have.

Then you make a mental note about needing to go shopping. However, we often forget what colours we need to keep in mind while shopping. Thankfully there are ways to coordinate items.

Many designer retailers sell a matching ensemble for main outfit, shoes, purse, jewelry etc. This saves time and energy and gets a lot of shopping done in one go. However, this can be boring and is limiting to your budget.

Another good idea is to buy in shades. Most of our closets consist of our favourite colour. So keep in mind your favourite colour and buy shades of it while shopping. This helps coordinate your outfit and will save you from a clothing crisis before a night out. Also have one pair of black shoes, one pair of white shoes and one pair of silver shoes.

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Shiny! All That Glitters Attracts Attention

All that is shiny and glitters gets attention. This phenomenon is all over since we don't see a lot of shiny items in nature. Shiny has many psychological meanings and is highly noticeable. Shiny objects in advertising will get your attention.

In nature a shiny object can mean there is a rare item. Take precious metals and stones. These aren't easily seen in the green landscape of nature. Furthermore, metals were highly useful for making tools such as knives and cooking pots. Precious jewels were used for jewelry and adorning objects.

For this reason we are psychologically adapted to be attracted to shiny objects. Many products use this detail and make their product with a shiny finish. This can be with a metallic coat of gold, silver or any other colour.

Furthermore, shiny objects are associated with wealth. This is from the historic use of coins and precious metals in general. Prized items can have metallic finishes to clasps, zippers, buttons and more to dress them up. Cars often have the same metallic finish option for steering wheels, clutches other detailing.

In advertising the use of shiny details will get your product noticed. In addition you also need the right display to increase visibility and make your ad stand out. Jewelry and watch ads frequently use this technique. LED light boxes create an effect quite similar to a shiny or glittery appearance.

For further effect you can get the light box frames with a metallic finish. A matching gold frame makes the ad more pleasing and will really make your product magical.

Product Placement - How To Position Your Product Within The Advertisement

Placing your product within an advertisement seems easy but it isn't. Poor placement can mean that your ad is overlooked and ineffective. Placing the product depends on the product itself and the rest of the design elements. In most cases your product needs to be the first item visible to the consumer. Here are key placement areas and techniques.

Hands

If your item is small enough the advertisement can be simply held by a hand model. This way the product is in the direct center of an ad and it is seem first. This also work for hand jewelry such as rings and bracelets. It also works well for ads with nail polish, perfume and certain make up essentials.

Lone Rider

Often for simplicity an product can be advertised without any surroundings. This means the product stands alone and is dressed up with elements around it. In this instance the product has to be the largest item and seen first. It also works well for advertising technology and other computer related accessories and phones.

Models

It's popular to use models alongside the product. Beautiful people enhance the product and make it desirable. However it's important that the product has a strong association. If it doesn't the product will get lost and you will lose the consumer. Models also give a human touch to the product and make it more likeable.

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The Importance of Smiles In Photography

People underestimate the power of smiles in advertising. This feature has high importance and will set you above your competition. Genuine smiles are a step further since fake smiles can do more damage by creating a negative association.

I general smiles are warm and inviting. This is a symbol of happiness, warmth, friendship and being pleased. Even some animals are capable of expressing a smile to communicate their mood. Psychologically if we see someone smiling we are more likely to smile as well. There is a biological connection with our mirror neurons.

The only time a model shouldn't be smiling is when there is a need to create a mood. For example, if the advertisement has to be neutral or have a serious tone to it. Then there is creative ads that need a variety of expressions.

Customers prefer ads with models smiling. It creates a positive mood that gets linked to the product being advertised. It makes the product attractive and likable which gets it sold. So it's important to create this overall mood.

Smiles can also be coupled with laughter. You don't hear it but if the gesture is there it creates another positive link. Pictures are one thing but to get the most out of advertising you need the right technology. LED light boxes are advanced technology that illuminates your advertisements to optimize visibility.

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The Duality of Slim Frame LED Lightboxes

A new trending LED light box design is the slim frame design. This type of LED lightbox offers a crisp display with a greatly reduced frame. The display can be much larger than traditional lightbox or fabric lightboxes. Slim frame LED lightboxes open up new display options.

Ultimately slim frame light boxes are brighter than other light boxes. This is achieved with back- lit LED lights versus the traditional edge-lit LED. The display is evenly lit and creates a brilliant eye capturing display. 

This light box gets its name from its greatly reduced slim frame that is less than two inches. Other LED lightboxes have a frame thickness that is much wider. The slim frame allows no size limitations and can accommodate any size you need. This model is space saving and lightweight. Previous designs had a size limit and a deeper profile.

The slim frame lightboxes can display two images. It's a popular idea to place this lightbox in the shop window. The lit side will face outside and be highly visible at night. The side facing inwards is non-lit and is usually laminate.

Slim frame light boxes are great for retail and advertising. The only way to make your products more attractive is with a stylish and attractive slim frame. It increases the visibility of your products and is a step above non-lit advertising media. It gives you the competitive edge you need to place you ahead of the competition.