Headshots

Workin

June 4, 2010
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Commercial models audition for print and Television.  Their head shots and the shots that pertain to the audition are sent.  The agency has a database, the Booker goes through their images and sends what they think is appropriate for that job.  They normally send 3 or 4 images of each model, one image for acting. […]

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This Blogs For You

June 1, 2010
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A few people know me and my style, what I’m about.  But for those who don’t I thought I would write a bit about who I think this blog might interest. I belong to Model Mayhem and I’m called a lurker; someone who reads the forums but who seldom post or responds to posts.  This […]

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Puddin

May 28, 2010
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High school senior images have come a long way.  Cool actions, borders, themes ect.  But the one thing that seems fairly consistent is the the high level of retouching on the skin.  I realize that teenagers can have bad skin but I see it on good skin also.  I call it “puddin” I just crave […]

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Wrap Me Up

May 4, 2010
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When people move they really seem to get in the throwing away mode.  They just want it out of their life.   At first and even now I’m a bit embarrassed to stop, but I just tell myself “I’m a photographer” so it’s ok! My neighbor moved and seemed to  have quite the stash of gift […]

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Straight On

April 29, 2010
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Anyone who knows me knows how much I love straight on images.  So the straight jacketed look of a large neck piece is appealing to me.  It forces the model to look straight. The blue piece was cut from the original 6 ft length and clipped in the back.  I laid the piece down flat, […]

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Michigan Studio Photography

April 28, 2010
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Glamour Portraits in Michigan Mary DuPrie I had a great time speaking for PPM on Sunday in Bay Harbour, Michigan.  I gave a 4 hour talk and demonstration about the world of modeling agencies and their preferences.  I mentioned my favorite backdrops were mirrors and that seemed to pique a lot of interest. I can […]

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Model Photography in Michigan

April 26, 2010
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Metro Detroit Model Photography Mary DuPrie I’m in Computer Hell I love freckles…nuff said Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook Buzz it up Share on Linkedin share via Reddit Share with Stumblers Tweet about it Buzz it up Subscribe to the comments on this post Bookmark in Browser Tell a friend

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Michigan Plus Size Photographers

April 15, 2010
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Detroit Michigan Comp Card Photographers Mary DuPrie There is some confusion out there being perpetrated by some “agencies.”  They are not really agencies in my eyes in that they require an upfront fee.  We have a local one here that charges $500. to join and a monthly internet fee of about $40.  Numerous people have […]

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