I had a lot of fun taking these photos the other day but I thought about how hard it is for most of you to take a decent picture that will actually flatter rather then distort who you are. I took more pictures than I actually posted because some just didn't look right. I especially started this blog because I feel so much better and fulfilled since I took a good picture of my self and took the time to select the best. These pictures are exactly the way I took them except for cropping and making the files smaller jpeg for the internet. Please feel free to ask me questions about tips on taking your own photos. I would be happy to help you accomplish whatever results you are after. I am excited about learning more about make-up and my next photos hopefully will cover more of my beard shadow.

Some Basic Tips

1. Pick a neutral background as far aways from you as possible (this ads depth)

2. Use the same color temperature lighting all the way around

3. Halogen Lights are the best for back and rim lighting

4. Soft white light is best in front of the face. (do not mix fourescent lighting with other types or your face may end up different colors. lights should be placed at a 45' angle up and around left right front and rear like a box.

5. Do not use flash

6. Use manual adjustments and experiment until you get the look you want

7. shoot with a professional camera, lenses make a big difference

8. Don' be disappointed if things don't look right at first readjust light for most flattering look

9. Have more light behind you to flatter the edges of your clothing and hair

10. Supply soft even lighting to your face so as not to bring to much attention to what you don't want to see.

11. Use a tripod

12. Don't shoot through a mirror or glass

13. Take the time for yourself to get a good picture

14. Use a timer and a multi shutter camera can take a few shots in a second for various poses and expressions

15. shoot at highest resolution of your camera get a wider shot, you can always crop and zoom in later

16. Low angles and High angles have a significant affect on how the proportions of your entire body look.

17. Mirrors can be deceiving don't trust them.

18. Use the best lense possible.

Getting a good picture is absolutely essential for people like us. A great picture can help lift our self-esteem where a bad picture can really ruin the whole experience. I feel so special now that I finally got a chance to be special.

What are some of your experiences in picture taking?

It isn't much fun taking your own pictures Is it?

Are there many photographers who cater to transgender. I hope that someday I can provide my talents exclusively for transgendered and really focus on doing the best for a group of people that deserve it. Any thought? I am so excited about knowing that I would love to help others that feel as special as I did. Photo taking doesn't have to be expensive but good results do take time. Taking pictures of older people and especially transgendered is obviously challenging as we have so many more unwanted details we are trying to cover up. Love to have you as friends. Love to help you all.

Thanks

Amie

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