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Why does this portrait studio do this?

admin — Mon, 26 Dec 2011 01:49:19 +0000

The portrait studio owned by Sears calls themselves CPI Corportation, but they are a registered LLC. Why do they call themselves a corporation if they are really an LLC?

This is NOT a photography question.

What do I need to start a portrait studio?

admin — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 03:52:22 +0000

I’ve been doing outdoor portraits for some time now and am ready to incorporate a mobile studio thanks to what you might call a windfall. The studio will be reserved for newborns, babies, and small children mostly. I’m looking to compile a list of ’supplies’ that will be my foundation. If you have any thoughts or recommendations I would love to hear them!

Thank you!

Hi Lexi,

You’d got to incorporate all that you can to achieve the desired results in terms of the lighting that you may require. Soft boxes of adequate size and dimension, backgrounds, props, toys, basic amenities, and other essentials which make children comfortable and at peace within your studio.

What is the best portrait studio employer?

admin — Sat, 23 Apr 2011 22:06:09 +0000

I am wondering where I should apply for a photographer (only) job. I’ve heard that Sears’ photographers have to sell the pictures too – I’m looking for somewhere that treats their employees well, and offer a photographer only position. Oh, and please limit your responses to places in California.
Thank you!

The best portrait studio employer I ever worked for was me. And no, I’m not in California, and I’m not hiring.

Don’t be too sure you don’t want to learn how to pass proofs. Selling is really the name of the game in photography, shooting is just how you make the product, and many were the times I saw the work that I was being paid an okay hourly wage for be sold by a proof passer who was making twice or more because they were on commission. Fortunately, for much of this time she was my wife, but still…

What really bites is that she couldn’t shoot pictures worth a dam, because I could outsell her any day of the week, I just couldn’t do both jobs at once. One gets awfully tired of spending one’s life in a darkened room trying to get strangers to say "poo-poo." One never gets tired of making a sale, knowing that a given percentage is mine.

What should I wear to a job interview with the Sears Portrait Studio?

admin — Tue, 19 Apr 2011 23:55:23 +0000

I’m thinking a nice skirt and collared blouse or maybe a black dress? How formal should I be? Please give as much details as possible. Thank you!

i got the job by wearing a bugs bunny outfit should work for you too.

when making an indoor portrait studio, where should the window be?

admin — Mon, 13 Dec 2010 01:28:15 +0000

I usually do photos on location, but because it is dreary out at this time of the year I was thinking of converting my living room into a studio for a shoot. I have a sliding glass patio door that lets in decent lighting (if it’s a bright day to begin with), and want to use that for lighting in addition to three photographic lights i have. I’m also hoping to use a backdrop rather than use the space as is. Should I place the backdrop opposite the doors so that the light is going directly to the subject, or to the side?

If you already have three lights, there’s not really much need to use the window as a key light. I would say just block it off so it doesn’t interfere with your studio strobes.

If you insist on using it as a key light though, you will want the light coming through the window to be hitting your subject from halfway between straight on and straight from the side, depending on what type of lighting you’re trying to accomplish.

Good luck!

How do I choose a portrait studio?

admin — Sat, 11 Dec 2010 03:51:39 +0000

I want to arrange a family photo session for my family and I. There are a couple of good ones in town but I don’t really know what to ask them?

Have a look at their recent work, ask about their packages and prices, how long for prints etc etc

the normal stuff you would ask any supplier of anything else really.

How can i get a portrait studio background online? i don’t want to pay all that money for professional picture?

admin — Thu, 09 Dec 2010 03:39:24 +0000

How can i get a portrait studio background online?
i don’t want to pay all that money for professional picture so i want to take picture with my camera and choose a studio background in paste the picture in it . How can i do this online
i want to find the background online and cut and paste the picture in it

We just use a variety of colored bed sheets for our backgrounds and it looks fine.

how can i get a portrait studio background online and cut and paste my picture on it?

admin — Sat, 04 Dec 2010 21:47:12 +0000

How can i get a portrait studio background online?
i don’t want to pay all that money for professional picture so i want to take picture with my camera and choose a studio background in paste the picture in it . How can i do this online
cut and paste it online . something like choosing a beach background and adding pictures to it but i want the backgrounds they use at sears and stuff

You can upload it on most site. They can cut of your existing background and paste one of your choice.
or check these sites out…

http://fotoflexer.com/

http://www.freeonlinephotoeditor.com/

How much are pictures at Target portrait studio?

admin — Tue, 19 Oct 2010 14:09:20 +0000

We have an appointment tomorrow but I don’t know the prices for packages or pictures?
We only want a few done. maybe like 5 different poses.

Hello Jessica!

Look up the number for the Target Portrait Studio you’ve booked the appointment, give them a call and ask them. That’s the most direct route.

If that fails, I’ve found the following link doing a Yahoo! search:

http://targetportraits.com/

I didn’t have the time to dig into their site, but they have a listing of/links to their products and services; so they might have price listings.

I know that the Sears Portrait Studio lists prices on their website, so if the Target Studio website doesn’t have them, you might check out the Sears Studio site for comparison.

http://www.searsportrait.com/cpi/en-US/

Hope that helps, and good luck!

Portrait studio interview today—should I take in a portfolio?

admin — Sun, 17 Oct 2010 01:00:14 +0000

Photography has been a major passion of mine for the past 6 years and today I have an interview with a portrait studio. Should I take in a portfolio of my work? I don’t have many portraits, it’s mostly still life. But still–should I take it in?

If so, how should I present it to the interviewer?

i think everyone should bring in a portfolio. this way, you can hand it in to the interviewers while you talk, and its a good visual experience. it also diverts them away from you, in case youre one of those massive fidgeters or sweaters.
try to only showcase your best work in your portfolio, and don’t add too many photos.
id only show around 5-20 pieces, depending on how many you have, and how long you plan on talking.
if you dont have at least 7 portraits, play around a little bit. go on photoshop and do effects to the same picture. that way, youll have more pictures without rushing work.
good luck in your interview and remember to be yourself~ :]