Sunday, July 11, 2010

Photos Are NOT Frivolous

Your photos are not frivolous, in fact, as the expression goes they "speak a thousand words!" Today, when everyone has mobile phones and digital cameras readily available, we have less control over how photos are taken and where they appear (sometimes a nightmare for me, the publicist) but as an artist or public figure, here are a few tips and tricks to make YOUR photos more appealing!

Take a minute (1:23 actually) to learn from Sardi Klein, longtime NYC photographer and professor at The School of Visual Arts and Pratt, in this informative video.

http://www.dailycandy.com/online/video/how-to/84722/Expert-Tips-for-Looking-Good-in-Photos

"Shiny forehead, freak grimace, bulging eyes — you’ve got an uncanny ability to ruin a photo. And thanks to Facebook tagging, the entire world can witness your awkward mugging until the end of time."

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