Headshots

Ouch

July 9, 2010
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Before and After of Lauren taken at my November 2009 workshop While talking with a fellow photographer today we compared how much weight we both had gained because of photography.  ouch!  Or maybe I should say because of my computer.  The list of what I do on my computer would be so long it would […]

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SEO Is Sexy

July 7, 2010
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Do you really know what it is? IT’S  NOT  “YOU”  TYPING  IN  YOUR  OWN  NAME  IN  GOOGLE  OR  YAHOO Wow, I’m #1 Guilty! I thought Search Engine Optimization was “making your sight look pretty”, I kid you not! Nope, it’s much much more.  You can have a great website or blog but if clients can’t […]

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Headshot First

July 6, 2010
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I always shoot my “headshot” first.  I put that in the can,  covered.  But I’m always thinking headshot even during subsequent looks.  This shot of Anthony was actually the third and last look of the day.  I have to say I prefer this image over my intended headshot. Anthony didn’t need time to warm up […]

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Commercial Model Headshots

July 6, 2010
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The importance of taking a great commercial headshot for agencies is critical.  Understanding what makes a great headshot is part of the equation.  It’s not just a pretty picture.  The image can further a models career, slow it down or stop it completely.  This shoot was Andi’s first to test the waters so to speak.  […]

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Make My Job Easy

July 3, 2010
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Models can make your day enjoyable…today was enjoyable. The top image was shot with two speedlights on a single stand with straw gel.  The bottom is just a reflector held high overhead to create a lighting pattern on Anthony’s face.  There is a huge parking structure by the studio with all kinds of nooks and […]

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Stripped Bare

July 1, 2010

You just never know what you’re going to get when a new model walks in the door.   I’ve been fooled many times in the past so when I see a new model I don’t form an opinion, the camera decides. I gained this attitude from shooting twins years ago.   Upon first seeing them I decided […]

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Three new videos posted

June 10, 2010
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hey smile from mary duprie on Vimeo. My famous “hey” smile . . . . . . . . . . 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 […]

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New Video Page

June 9, 2010
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NEW VIDEO PAGEI’ve started a new video page.   I’ve uploaded three to my main page and additional videos  are under VIDEOS-modeling on the Nav Bar.    Future categories are in the works; backgrounds, lighting, set styling… Introduction from mary duprie on Vimeo This is the jumping off point for how i work with models.  […]

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