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Taking
Better Pictures - Part 13
Pictures Make
Parties Special
Party favors
and wrap. Ribbons and bows. Cake and ice cream. It all
adds up to fun. And if you remember to bring along the
camera, the celebration will last long after the last
guest departs. Parties are a great place for
picture-taking. Everyone sets out to have a good time,
which means there are plenty of smiles to go around. And
if it's a party at which games are played, the photo
opportunities are endless! Here are just a few
suggestions.
- Bring
plenty of film and flash. Check in advance to see
that the flash batteries are charged and that the
unit is working. And make sure the ISO scale on the
flash unit is set to the ISO speed of the film
you'll be shooting. That will prevent disappointing
under- or overexposures.
- Use a short
zoom or telephone lens. That will enable you to take
some group shots and still allow you to catch a few
frame-filling close-ups without standing right on
top of your subjects.
- Take candid
shots. Every party has its share of mugging for the
camera, and you don't want to miss such
made-to-order opportunities. But try to get a few
candid shots, too-things like game players in the
heat of battle or dancers be-bopping to some Golden
Oldies.
- Give the
gift of fun. Have an extra set of prints made up for
the party's host and friends. They'll really
appreciate your thoughtfulness, and it's an
inexpensive and sincere way of saying, "Thanks
for a great time!"
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