I'm not a pro, but I know better

[gurdymonkey]

Someone who had their portraits taken at Twelfth Night by the professional from the local mall chain posted three shots to their social network (not this one). One is pretty nice. The second one was not cropped to remove the top of the backdrop bar with the pony clamps poking out of it. And the second and third one could stand to be rotated a couple of degrees, unless the subject is posed on a sharp slope or a storm tossed ship. It's most noticeable in #2 with the pony clamps.

The purchaser was happy enough with the pictures to post them, but to be too damn lazy to crop a photo you're going to sell to a customer???? That's just sloppy.

I am so glad I handed my camera to layla_lilah  and headed for the patio by the pool to take advantage of natural light and blank walls, both of which are free.

Comments

[florentinescot.livejournal.com]

nods. In much the same vein ... why do folks post such crappy photos from events on Those Social Networks? Why do you want to post a picture that's so out of focus that you can't tell who anyone is?

*sheesh*

[misagillian.livejournal.com]

Heh. Didn't notice it until you pointed it out. :) I'll go back when I have a minute and crop it out. There are actually six photos, but only that one has the egregious clamps.

[gurdymonkey.livejournal.com]

Er, busted. So much for trying to be tactful. (blush)

They did light you decently, at least.

The rotation thing isn't as obvious unless you look at the border on the tapestry. A degree or two should be enough to level things out.

And you guys look magnificent.