As someone who is new in this community of Chico/Butte county, witnessing this disaster has been heartbreaking. The devastation this fire has left in its wake is no doubt the worst in California’s history.
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Adventure Definition
Ad·ven·ture
/adˈven(t)SHər,ədˈven(t)SHər/
For some it’s a new pair of underwear, a different route to work or a new pizza topping. For other’s it’s a life threatening outdoor experience that makes life worth living. The experience usually involves loss of digits, limbs, friends or all of the above.
75 Creative Graduation Photo Ideas
All the cramming for exams, late nights studying, and early mornings running to get to class on time has finally paid off. Graduation day is the culmination of a dream that deserves to be captured in a perfect picture that lets everyone share in your accomplishment. It can be difficult to distinguish yourself from the other grads with a unique photo. But, not to worry, we collected 75 graduation photo ideas to help educate you on how to take the standard look and make it your own.
A Message to Portrait Photographers
She came in for her senior session. Her hair was a mess of tangled waves, unruly and uncooperative. Her face was covered with freckles and dotted with acne. She wasn’t model proportions and the clothing she wore required careful adjustment to keep it from bunching up in places.
Travel Photography Tips
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Each place we visit has its own particular look, character, and ambiance. If we want photographs of our travels to be good and lasting, they should capture all of these qualities, and say as much about a place as give the literal look of it.
Dear Model: Posing Tips for How to Look Your Best in Photographs
Dear (new’ish) Model,
My name is Other Model. I have spent the last couple of years finding out a few things that I wish I’d known from the start. Please don’t think I’m patronising as I mean this only in goodwill, as there is absolutely no gain for me by sharing these cheats. Not all of my points will be valid for you as posing varies in each genre. Just take what you can and ignore the rest. If only one suggestion helps your future career then my time has been well spent…
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Important Questions to Ask Photographers Before You Book
Before you hire a shooter, quiz possible pros on these important points.
by Amy Levin-Epstein
photo by ALLISON KUHN PHOTOGRAPHY
Once you’ve narrowed down your short list to two or three potential photographers, meet with each in person (or by video chat if logistics are tough) to see if you feel comfortable around them. We can’t stress enough how important this is—almost as crucial as their skills behind the camera. You’ll be spending your entire wedding day with this person and if you’re at ease, you’ll not only enjoy yourself more, but they’ll also get better shots. Win-win! Aside from your gut instinct, ask these questions before choosing a photographer (since they’re a little lengthy, email some when you’re deciding with whom to meet):
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