Got any photography questions?

I love how willing you all are to share and I love all of the info I've learned here so far.

I am a photographer and just learning face paint. But since you've all been so generous with what you know I thought I'd offer a little from me.

I see posts every now and then asking questions about photography & working w photographers and I'd love to try to help if I can- technical, copyright, tfp...

Ive had my studio 6 yrs here in CO and worked part time in CA before that. I specialize in newborn & maternity portraiture but also do a fair amount of senior & family sessions.

Wow! Thanks for the offer of help - so generous ).

Here's a question (and I do still intend to research things as well). But, do you have any tips on "watermarking" photos for protection online.

I'm beginning to think about a website, a blog, etc., and I'd like to watermark my pictures.

Any suggestions on the best/favorite ways to do it?

THANKS!!!

I recommend putting it in the middle of your image for the best protection. Mine was towards the bottom of most of mine last year but I had some unethical clients steal them, crop out the watermark then not buy those images. In the middle someone can't take your image and use it on their own site.

I use adobe Lightroom to edit but there are plenty of less expensive programs you can put it across them-I think you can in picasa. I just use a simple one line but you could make a stamp w your logo.

Thanks, Seahorse! That's just the kind of info I need - programs to do it with, etc. I appreciate your feedback! Have a great day!

I use picnik for watermarking my pics.
www.picnik.com upload your picture and go ahead. it's free.

Thanks, Nancy! I'll look into that. )

I just open my photos with my photo software and click add text. I type in my business name, make sure the text is a color you can see on top the photo, without it obscuring the design, and then position it where I want it on the photo. Here's a sample...

Cute gingerbread face!

Cheri, don't have anything to ask at present but did want to send out a thanks for your gracious offer.

Thank you for the generous offer! I love that we can all share with each other on here!

My question is all about lighting. My old camera didn't "Yellow out" my pics, but my new one always turns my pics yellow. It's supposed to be a better camera.... Now if I'm outside I'm ok...

Here's an example of what I'm talking about:


My 2nd question is what is the best angle to use to take a picture of yourself while still capturing the design. Also, what's the best angle to take of the child your shooting to catch the design.

Oh & if there's a way to not see all the wrinkles under my eyes... LOL! Nope, made the mistake of using a metallic paint under my eyes

Stacia- for black I used to have a black velour blanket I got at jcpenny's I used for newborn shoots and it worked great. Black fleece would probably do the job well. A lot of cottons & other fabrics have a slight sheen to them or fade after time. The fleece is easy to wash and won't fade. To get the best look don't put your subject right next to the backdrop, have them stand a few feet away from it.

Linda- the yellow is from the white balance. If you have the manual you might want to check those settings. It's probably on auto and you should be able to change it.

I like 3/4 face pics. Straight on pictures tend to look flat- 3/4 looks better for most people.

Thanks, it was designed and painted by whobwhate on here. She's amazing! I just HAD to paint it on myself!