Friday, May 7, 2010

Tip #1: Don't make your girlfriend look like a Pinocchio ...

... unless you mean to!

Problem : Most cameras default to the widest zoom setting when you turn them on. It's also the absolute worst setting to take head shots as a wide angle lens will enlarge items that are closer (like your girlfriend's nose). 

Solution : Zoom in the camera to the maximum setting and step back to frame the shot. You may want to keep an eye on where are you stepping though, there are many things that could ruin your day, from dog shit to a Mack truck...

If your only "camera" is your cellphone, well, get comfortable sleeping on the couch, most cellphone cameras have a fixed wide angle lens. If you decide to buy a camera, Adorama and B&H Photo Video, are the largest and most serious photo mail order stores (and if you live in NYC, retail stores) in US. I buy everything from one or the other.

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