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A studio portrait by MAVERICK photography, the lighting was even with soft boxes to eliminate shadows with high key lighting, so nice and bright to show off the lovely artistic colours.

I am looking at setting up my Photography Art sales shop and will choose a Carbon Neutral art printing service , I know it is a difficult area , but when you can you should,,, Buying Art prints from me will save the planet , a bit. Thanks

https://www.theprintspace.co.uk/carbon-neutral-art-printing-service/

Photographers all have a problem , how many edits look great on a photo,,, how do you choose without going insane ?

A portrait showing a healthy Gym life style during a workout , the Photo was softly lit to stop dark shadows with basic studio lights set at 45% to the front left and right of the subject , water spray was used to resemble a workout .

Having a broad skill set range and qualifications in several professions all entwined has been an interesting journey , from car boot sales, auctions traveling through back streets and attending events where Royalty are present , while keeping my skills alive over long periods of time , reminds me of a wise old brigadier in the army I once spoke to, he said
" My advice to you young man is to be able to
RUN WITH WOLVES AND DANCE WITH KINGS "
That is what you should be aiming for in life, he presented me with a best recruits prize that came with the poem IF by Rudyard Kipling , He said every word will mean something in the path I am taking , It really does and he was correct.

AS A PHOTOGRAPHER YOU ARE RECORDING YOUR OWN LIFE AND MEMORIES FOR ETERNITY BY BEING THERE

Maverick has to ask , what makes a great photographer in 2024

When you take a portrait or life style photograph of someone , get in close . Not with a short lens . I always use a zoom lens so you can slip in and out of ranges as you shoot. This keeps your distance and relaxes the person you are taking the photos of . The use of the eyes is an important part of portraiture , they 99% have to be in focus apart from alternative portraits. Hair , why keep it tidy I always do the lest part of a portrait with ruffled hair it adds interest .

When you have the lovely opportunity to capture someone's soul , make sure their good soul shows through. always leave plenty of time for the project. people get stuck in traffic , get held up and need time for a cup of tea and a biscuit. Time to relax. Give them studio space and do not crowd them. Sometimes the most simple lighting and a relaxed subject works best.