Have you ever noticed that talking to someone else often helps you clarify your own thoughts? In chatting with a new blogger for our team (in addition to being a blogger, I also blogger-manage), I really came to a better understanding of my personal preferences, what to me makes a great blogging photo. I specify “blogging photo” because a lot of fabulous pix are awesome but not good for blogging because you can’t clearly see the item that is being promoted (and let’s face it, that’s what blogging is, it’s advertising and promotion, not just photography). So although I fave and accept plenty of straight fashion pix because they’re good at showing the design, they don’t reach the level of “great” for ME. What does it take to reach the level for me, where I sit and study the photo, trying to learn from what someone else did? It’s a sense of artistry, of story-telling, of making the outfit (or decor or whatever) fit the scene, the lighting, the mood… although some shots actually demand facing or looking straight at the camera with a challenging or sultry attitude, I tend to prefer more natural, candid-seeming caught-in-the-moment shots. All the details of putting together a look of course come first, but then what you do with that is what makes all the difference. It’s not easy; I know, I struggle with it in every shot. Some reach my personal goals, many many fall short, but in my own mind, I’m still only in the advanced beginner stage, and I’m actively trying to learn how to do more. Thoughts, suggestions, constructive critique is ALWAYS welcome… And there goes my last preachiness for the month (hopefully, anyway)!!!! Happy shopping!!!!
- Gown: La Feminique – Fleur. Stunningly feminine, this sleek sequin gown stands out with elegance! I just love the way the “straps” are done in the front, adds so much interest & kicks the style a notch or two above. Sized for Belleza, Slink, Maitreya & TMP, Fleur is available in red or white (worn). There is no store; this gown is EXCLUSIVELY available at the February Swank Event, Feb 7th – 28th. Demo available.
- Head: LeLUTKA – Nova Head (EvoX)
- Body: LEGACY – Mesh Body Special Edition, Feminine
- Skin: Amara Beauty – Lorena
- Freckles/Moles: DS’ELLES – Charm Moles
- Hair: no.match – NO_RESISTANCE
- Makeup: Cazimi – Dusk EvoX Lipstick
- Nails: e.marie – Mix & Match Coffin, Merry & Bright Red
- Jewelry: Moondance Boutique – Reign Crown Jewels Bracelet & Earrings; Chop Zuey – Bel Aire Gold Women’s Wedding Band
- Pose: Nantra – Who Are You Wearing
- Location: Backdrop City