“The job of the artist is always to deepen the mystery.” ~ Francis Bacon
“There’s no retirement for an artist, it’s your way of living so there’s no end to it.” ~ Henry Moore
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I’m thrilled to announce my official return to my private practice of photographic portraiture after a three year hiatus. Actually, it was more like a sabbatical, funded by Corporate America, to explore the portrait biz from different angles and perspectives. This experience helped to strengthen and refine my vision of my professional portrait business.
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When it comes to professional photographic portraits there’s an option for every possible preference. You can purchase point-and-shoot passport photos like the ones at left at CVS Pharmacy. Or you can hire an award-winning artist, like myself, to create a unique, custom, fine art portrait like the ones pictured here. And every possible variation in between.
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To choose a portrait photographer ask yourself these questions:
1. What is the purpose of the portrait? Are you looking for a passport photo, a current publicity image for online use, a keepsake snapshot, a family heirloom, or something even more special?
2. Do you prefer traditional portrait styles using standard, structured poses or something more non-traditional, fun and expressive? Would you prefer an in-studio session or something more lively and unique like an on-location, personal pictorial or an action adventure involving the entire family?
3. Do you prefer to work with a photographic technician who will faithfully carry out your instructions or are you looking for a creative artist who will translate your personal story through his/her artistic vision?
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Keep in mind that there are no right or wrong answers to the above questions. There are, however, right and wrong photographers for you depending on your answers to these questions.
When was the last time you had an amazing personal or family portrait created? What is your perfect portrait scenario? Please comment with your dream scenario portraits below or contact me for a free personal consultation to discuss bringing your dreams to life at linda@dangerouslinda.com!
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August 5th, 2011 - 4:08 pm
Now, if I could only do this with words, maybe I’d be in business, too. I’ll have to meditate on this one.
Everyone, Linda knows how to make us look good.
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August 5th, 2011 - 7:48 pm
These are awesome photographs Linda. The mother/ daughter picture is magical. What a gift you have for capturing a moment in time and translating it into art. All these shown are impressive. I should hire you for my book jacket photo:) Or do the publishers take charge of that?
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August 6th, 2011 - 2:37 am
@Clarence — Thank you for stopping by! As you know, it is not my business to “make people look good” but rather to capture the beauty that is within each person. That does remind me of the purpose behind your writing, after all. I think what you need to be in business is to get paid
@Debra — Thank you for your kind words! I have shot many a book jacket and I look forward to shooting yours SOON!
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August 6th, 2011 - 2:59 am
Looking at these pictures, it would seem that you could capture my sweet, sensitive, considerate side and lose the big, muscular, scarey image that most pictures show. How can one person be so good with writing and photography ,,, where do your talents stop?
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August 6th, 2011 - 3:21 am
Hi, Larry! –
Very sweet — thank you!
xoxox
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August 6th, 2011 - 11:30 am
Good luck LInda I have admired your work out here, really love the one near a fountain in this post. You have a talent for making people relax while photographing them and a great eye for composition. I hope you have great success
http://jpweddingphotograpy.blogspot.com/2011/08/photographing-charging-grizzly.html
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August 6th, 2011 - 11:51 am
Thank you, Jim! That means alot coming from an accomplished photographer like you! You know I’m just trying to find ways to make more money so I can buy a plane ticket to Florida to go on a photo safari with you & Phyllis
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August 6th, 2011 - 12:53 pm
Wishing you all the success in the world Linda! May this venture be blessed as you have such talent!
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August 6th, 2011 - 12:54 pm
Thank you, Nelieta!
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August 6th, 2011 - 1:53 pm
You have a definite talent! I love the photos! They capture some beautiful and touching moments. We’ve been wanting to take a family photo for quite sometime, hopefully within the next few months we will get to it. I wish you lived closer, I’d pay you to take one! Then I’d know for sure it would be a quality one.
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August 6th, 2011 - 4:32 pm
Yes, all the best. I’m with Clarence. I am more of a word-woman. My daughter is off to study art and photography in Santa Fe. She has the eye, and I have the word well ( at least that is the dream). Wonderful photos, Linda.
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August 6th, 2011 - 5:38 pm
Linda,
Welcome back! loved the photos, the first one is absolutely beautiful.
Deb
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August 6th, 2011 - 5:41 pm
Brenda,
If we could only get people to sit for literal portraits instead of just pictoral ones. I can make people look good in words, but it is kind of tough to hang that from the living room wall.
I once thought that I could write love letters for people, but I don’t know how good I would feel about that; whose love woud it be, anyway. A little bit of Cerino. I like my nose, though.
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August 6th, 2011 - 9:11 pm
Hi, Jessica! –
Thank you for your kind words about my photography!
I’m planning a trip to the east coast this fall or spring of 2012. Let me know if you’d like to plan an amazing family portrait during my stay
xoxoL2
linda@dangerouslinda.com
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August 6th, 2011 - 10:54 pm
Loved the photos …wish you were here and could take me and my kids …..as always…..XOXOXOXOXO
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August 6th, 2011 - 11:09 pm
@Brenda — Thank you for your support! I originally took up photography to support me while I explored writing. I got hooked by accident P.S. I wish you really were with Clarence — we could double date and that would be fun!
@Debbie — Thank you for visiting! I appreciate your kind comments — Please come back soon!
@Bongo — I travel often. What part of the country are you in? Would LOVE to take your family’s portrait
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August 8th, 2011 - 12:07 am
I think you can make anyone look beautiful with your photography. Sometimes my pictures are so terrible that I oftne wonder if that is really the ugly side of me. LOL!
http://rimlybezbaruah.blogspot.com/2011/08/reawakening.html
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August 8th, 2011 - 12:11 am
Hi, Rimly! –
Thank you for the compliment.
Truly, my photography is an artistic and a spiritual practice of seeing the beauty in each individual and capturing that essence. I would love to take your picture some day! You are such an exotic beauty!
xoxo
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August 10th, 2011 - 11:00 am
Thanks for those questions, you have surely educated me there. Looking forward to giving whoever is taking photos of me some food for thought!
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August 11th, 2011 - 4:55 am
Hi, Charles! –
Thank you for visiting and commenting! I hope you’ll come back again soon
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August 11th, 2011 - 5:29 pm
Hi Linda…Thanks for visiting my blog also, i wanted to say I loved your comment to Colleen. I defnly don’t want people having to go through all my “stuff”. that’s as a good a reason as any to get motivated to purge!
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August 11th, 2011 - 6:27 pm
Hi, Deborah! –
Thank you for stopping by and leaving a comment! I loved the post I read on your blog!
Now that you know where I live, don’t be a stranger
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