Articles in This Chapter
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The Courage to Ask the Photographer to Step Back
Close-distance wide-angle shots distort faces. How to ask for a little more distance — and why it matters.
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When You Get Put on the Edge of a Group Photo
Wide-angle lenses stretch faces at the frame edges. How to move toward center and what to ask.
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How to Stand at a Window with Direct Sunlight
Brightness matters less than softening harsh shadows. Curtains, positioning, and what to look for.
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How to Position Your Body to Catch Catchlights
Catchlights — the small reflections in the eye — require angling the chest toward the light, not just the face.