New blog series: Tip Thursdays! I will be posting tips on photo shoots, what to wear, what to bring, what to expect, etc. Welcome to the first installment, Tips for the Fellas!
Ladies, I’ve come up with a few tips for the fellas in your life that aren’t as enthusiastic as you are about taking photos. Show this to your man-friends before they engage in a photo shoot and it will (hopefully) be much easier.
1. I do not bite, hit, throw objects, or spit. (Because, well, ladies don’t spit.) So, the session will be virtually painless. However, as a creative, artistic, and energetic photographer, I will probably suggest poses that might cause slight discomfort. Just remember this: if it feels stupid, it looks great! (I learned that phrase in dance class years ago. It really comes in handy now.)
2. The more you cooperate the quicker the session will end. Guys, admit it: chances are this was NOT your idea. You would much rather be at home watching the game, or mowing the lawn, or something manly like that. But since your lady-friend really, really wants these photos and has already booked the session, humor her for one or two hours. Then you will be free to go about your manly existence doing manly activities.
3. Suggest individual photos of you and your lady-friend. This will give her a chance to be the superstar you know she is. And when it is your turn, you can have as many or as little individual photos as you want. (I shoot a minimum of 5 individual portraits. I want to make sure you aren’t closing your eyes, or the wind isn’t blowing your hair in your face, or a bird isn’t in the picture, or something else as totally random as that.)
4. After viewing the photos, you will love them. You will. You want to know why? Because you braved the evil camera and survived the traumatic experience. I mean, I “shot” you. It can’t get more traumatic than that, right? And if that isn’t reason enough to love the photos, you have another reason to love them: your lady-friend is in them! And if she can’t make you smile then who can?
Tip for the ladies: If none of these amazing, witty, and sarcastic tips work on your fella, bribe them with ice-cream, cookies, and/or pizza. That should definitely work. ; )
Hope this helps all those in photo-crisis!
**Disclaimer: Bethany Ann Photography wrote this for comical reasons. She really just thought it would make her clients laugh. : )
**Additional Non-Comical Information: Comments are now working! However, the text is kind of weird right now. Fixing that soon. Sorry for any inconvenience.
