Photographing models

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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Lifestyle Photography in Detroit

April 23, 2010
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Lifestyle Photography in Detroit Mary DuPrie Having a model holding a coffee cup is much harder than it looks.  Having a cup with the right size and shape handle can make it a lot easier.  I like a handle you can put your hand in, it keeps the hand looking softer. This would be more […]

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Birmingham Michigan Comp Card Photography

April 22, 2010
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Birmingham MI Portfolio Photographers Mary DuPrie One door, three different models.  These shots were first time shoots for models making comp cards for the local modeling industry.  As you can see, I love this door (I try not to overshoot it but it’s so gorgeous)  While shooting in front of the doorway I met the […]

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Detroit Michigan Commercial Photographers

April 21, 2010
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Detroit Michigan Commercial Photography Mary DuPrie Typical amount of money spent on wardrobe for one of my shoots is about $10. To build a commercial/agency book it’s great to include workout/spa setups with more commercial looking wardrobe. I find that workout images are easier to shoot than bathing suits for a beginner model and models […]

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Michigan Photography Workshops

April 19, 2010
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Model Photography Workshops Mary DuPrie I’ll be shooting and speaking on model photography with three other lovely ladies at Essentials for Women. My talk will be centered around model movement versus posing. Agency preferences and testing for the industry. It’s being held again at the beautiful Inn at Bay Harbor. Please go to Essentials for […]

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Michigan Glamour Photography

April 17, 2010
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Bloomfield Hills Portrait Photographers Mary DuPrie The first image of Carly is the most requested makeup that Tammy Pore is asked for from brides and the featured image on her website.  But when she does it like that they want it tweaked, she’s confused.  I mentioned they don’t mean it literally, they just love how […]

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Michigan Bridal Photography

April 16, 2010
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Detroit Michigan Portrait Photographers Mary DuPrie So i’ve been working with makeup artists for the last couple of years which has been eye opening.  Not for me, but for them.  The makeup artists who were contacting me thru model mayhem were just not understanding what makes a good makeup artists book. What and how do […]

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