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Taking Family Portraits in Brookings SD?
Hi my Brother and Sister In law wanted me to take some family portraits for them since they are low on money this Christmas season, they also have a 1 year old son. Any how I was wondering if anyone knew any good places in Brookings SD that I can take there pics. Like open community areas, plus with our weather. Thanks for your input
Drive around and look for backgrounds at public parks, or public squares. Maybe there is a hotel lobby with spectacular decorating or a staircase. Make sure to ask the management, especially if they are staying there. Even a shopping mall might work, if you can get a view without signage.
In photography you ALWAYS look for the background FIRST. It should be free of any flaws, such as a thermostat on a wall, or a power line on the hill. Often something ugly might be just out of camera view. I shot many great wedding photos right next to a loading dock with dumpsters.
Be sure to look at the prospective background at several times during the day, particularly in early morning and late afternoon when the sunlight is more directional. A great background is of no use if the lighting isn’t there. Take notes and be ready on the day.
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November 14th, 2009
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Drive around and look for backgrounds at public parks, or public squares. Maybe there is a hotel lobby with spectacular decorating or a staircase. Make sure to ask the management, especially if they are staying there. Even a shopping mall might work, if you can get a view without signage.
In photography you ALWAYS look for the background FIRST. It should be free of any flaws, such as a thermostat on a wall, or a power line on the hill. Often something ugly might be just out of camera view. I shot many great wedding photos right next to a loading dock with dumpsters.
Be sure to look at the prospective background at several times during the day, particularly in early morning and late afternoon when the sunlight is more directional. A great background is of no use if the lighting isn’t there. Take notes and be ready on the day.
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