P#11: How to Keep Things Genuine: A Photograph of a Woman Smiling
Getting the genuine shot of a woman smiling
Bruce Smith explains how expressing yourself as a photographer to your model is the best way to get what you want out of the picture, as evidenced by this shot of the woman smiling.
That Which You Give Comes Back To You
Bruce Smith: This photograph of a woman smiling is all cute and lovely.
I am very lucky in the fact that I am able to work with professional models who can pick up on my directions quite well.
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Again, it's a matter of putting enthusiasm and energy into the shoot. With this shoot, I would have been directing the model in an energetic and enthusiastic manner. It brings out a genuine smile that isn't forced or placed.
In Summary
A genuine smile is always better than a forced one, and when your audience is looking at your photos they'll be able to tell the difference.
Take a cue from Bruce Smith and get your models to give you genuine smiles. That's exactly what he did in the shot of this woman smiling.
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