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Lighting tip on how to take better selfies and my new purple chair

6/5/2018

 
1. You gotta see my new purple chair!  Isn't it wonderful?!?!
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Debbie Smith, photographer lounging in her new purple chair from Pier 1 for her Glamour Photography studio in Christiansburg Va
I love it so much and got to use it this weekend with some new clients.  I saw it in Pier 1 a few weeks ago and couldn't stop thinking about it.  Have you ever seen something at the store, left, then it was in your brain for the next week or so saying "Buy me, you can pose women on it.  Buy me, I promise you'll get your money's worth, Buy ME!"  Haha.  So I bought it and I haven't regretted it. ​
2. Charmaine from CharMarie Salon will be my Makeup Artist on 7/14!!
I have 1 spot open on July 14th at 9:00am.  If you're dying to have Charmaine do your Hair and Makeup for your Glam Session, email me back to grab this spot!
Session Fee is $290, includes hair and makeup, photoshoot, wardrobe consultation, and $100 credit towards your prints. 
3. Tuesday Tip - How to use window light to take a better selfie
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Christiansburg Photographer, Debbie Smith, demonstrating how to use window light to take a better selfie
Picture #1 (left) 😝: I was standing with the window on my left side. Side light adds harsh shadows and shows LOTS of imperfections.  Not flattering.
Picture #2 (middle) 😕:  I did a 180 turn so the window was on my right side.  It's darker and my eyes are dark and still shows too many imperfections that we aging women do not want to show. 
Picture #3 (right) 🙌: I turned directly towards the window. THIS is how to do it.  The light is totally even on my face.  This is called "Flat Lighting"  It magically hides wrinkles, fine lines, skin texture, and sometimes pimples.  This is one way I light my clients in Glam Sessions.  It's flattering and it's the best way to take a selfie indoors.

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    Glamour Photographer in Christiansburg, Virginia.  Specializing in expert posing for women so they feel comfortable, confident, and beautiful in pictures.  I also do Personal Branding and Headshots in the New River Valley and Roanoke, Va.

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