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LOCAL Spotlight: Alice Osborn, Writer and Editor

Alice Osborn is a professional writer and editor in Raleigh. Her specialty is fiction and memoir editing, and she teaches various workshops in the area. She also plays the guitar and the violin as well as practicing Irish Dance. I have known Alice for years, and she is a talented writer with a solid reputation

Posing Authentically for Photos: It makes a difference in the final results

Most people aren’t models and don’t know how to pose effectively, but “camera shyness” can be overcome. The key is to learn how to forget that you’re posing for the camera—even if you only forget for one second. That’s one of the marks of a good photographer: the ability to trick people into momentarily forgetting

Leading Lines in Photography – Study the Subject to Create Something Different

There’s an important aspect of photographic composition that advertising firms have known (and taken advantage of) for a long time: the concept of “leading lines.” When human beings look at visual images, their eyes tend to follow straight lines. Web sites are designed around this principle. Usability studies have found that a web viewer’s eye

Feeling at Ease in Front of the Camera with your Professional Photographer

Concerned about being in the spotlight and having a personal session in front of the camera? Don’t be! One of the key elements to getting optimal results from your professional portrait session is simply feeling comfortable in front of the camera. Your professional photographer will play a big role in this. It is essential that

Using Unique Angles to Create Perspective in Photography

Photography is an art—it’s all about looking for subtle things that you can do to show a scene in a way that forces the viewer to see it differently. One of the cool things you can do to add some creativity to your photography: experiment with unusual angles or camera placement. Composition is one place

Professional Corporate Headshots – Traditional Style or Be Creative And “Go Beyond The Headshot” (See Samples)

Today, the internet is not only a part of our personal lives, but it is also a big part of our professional lives as well. We use the web in a variety of ways to market ourselves, create new business opportunities, take on new ventures, and build professional relationships. With the internet and a large

Wilson NC – Corporate Event Photographer, Headshots and Videographer Services – Photography & Video Production Services from Small Business to Fortune 500

Although I shoot a lot in the Raleigh area, my residence is only 35 miles from Wilson, NC. Therefore, doing photography for a corporate event, a team of 5 or more people for headshots, providing corporate video production services or shooting still professional photography images far a website is not an issue. My pricing for

Preparing For Your Professional Portrait Session

Preparing for your big portrait session is an exciting experience.  But let’s be honest, sometimes it may be a little nerve racking if you are not used to engaging in a professional photo shoot every day!  Here are some tips that will help you better prepare for your photo shoot with a professional photographer. One

6 Reasons You Should Hire A Professional Photographer For Your Business Photography Needs

As a professional photographer that focuses on entrepreneurs all the way up to big brands recognized by their name by millions of people nationally or internationally, I think it’s important to list a few reasons for hiring a professional photographer for your business no matter how small or large the business is. 1) Consistent Results