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Whenever I teach photography, I try to
drive home the fact that there are some
things you can change, and some you just
can’t. For instance, if the sun is harsh, you
can’t move the sun, but you can move
yourself and your subject. If you’re
shooting indoors, you can’t move the light
source from the window, but you can
reposition your subject to get the most
flattering light possible. In a nutshell, use
what you’ve got and don’t be afraid to
reassess your vision and expectations.
So what do you do when the shoot is
scheduled, it’s now or never, and you have
an uncooperative subject (or three)?
Change what you can and work with what
you’ve got! Here are some tips to capture
several great shots with less-than-willing
subjects:
photography for
today’s scrapper:
boys!
supplies
CARDSTOCK, LETTER STICKERS,
American Crafts;
PATTERNED PAPER, CHIPBOARD
SHAPES,
Crate Paper;
ADHESIVE,
Xyron
the 3 t’s
how do i? when would i? why should i?
BY KATHY THOMPSON
The unwilling subject: change what you can
and work with what you’ve got!
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If they’re older, talk to them. Try to engage them in conversation
to narrow down why they don’t want their photo taken.
If you’re dealing with young children, corral them! In this case, the
wagon worked briefly. Paths are another good option, because even
if they run off, they’re usually running in one of two directions.
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