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    AMY & JORDAN'S PHOTOGRAPHY TRAINING

    3 MASSIVE
    PHOTO
    MISTAKES
    AND HOW TO FIX THEM!
    HEY FRIEND!

    We're Amy & Jordan,


    pro photographers
    who show people
    how to take amazing
    photos with whatever
    camera they have.

    WE'RE SO GLAD YOU'RE HERE!

    We believe that anyone can learn to take amazing photos.


    As former elementary school teachers, we specialize in
    making complicated concepts feel simple and helping all
    types of learners grow. We're so glad you set aside the
    time to invest in yourself. To make the most of the class,
    find a quiet place, eliminate distractions, grab a pen and
    get ready to learn the secrets you need to take beautiful
    photos! You'll never take a photo the same way again!

    Follow along at @amy_demos

    Get more photo tips at amyandjordan.com


    ___________________________________________ ____________________________________________

    AMY & JORDAN’S PHOTOGRAPHY TRAINING

    Three Photo Misconceptions

    MISCONCEPTION #1

    The best photos only come from the best ______________________________

    - The _________________ makes the photo, not the ____________________

    MISCONCEPTION #2

    You can fix any ______________________ with _____________________________

    - The ____________ question: How do you ________________ your photos?

    - The right question: How do you ___________________________________ ?

    - What we do _______________ , on _____________ matters so much more

    than how we ______________________________________________________


    ___________________________________________ ____________________________________________

    AMY & JORDAN’S PHOTOGRAPHY TRAINING

    Three Photo Misconceptions

    MISCONCEPTION #3

    The only way to have a _______________________________ style is to use the

    same preset on every photo

    - A consistent style is REALLY important to photography

    - Myth: Consistency is achieved through a ___________________________

    - Goal: Get everything right __________________ to ____________________

    BIG TAKEAWAY:

    The _______________ makes the __________, not the other way around
    ___________________________________________ ____________________________________________

    AMY & JORDAN’S PHOTOGRAPHY TRAINING

    Notes
    ___________________________________________ ____________________________________________

    AMY & JORDAN’S PHOTOGRAPHY TRAINING

    Lighting Mistake 1
    Three of the Biggest Mistakes Photographers Make:

    MISTAKE #1: PLACING SUBJECTS IN ___________ , _____________ LIGHT

    - Harsh, direct light = when the ______________ is getting hit by the light

    - Either looking right into the _________________________________________

    or the sun is right them ______________________________________________

    _______________________________
    - Harsh, direct light casts unflattering ,

    exposes ___________________ , ____________________________ for subject

    - Avoid: ________________________ , ______________________________ light


    ___________________________________________ ____________________________________________

    AMY & JORDAN’S PHOTOGRAPHY TRAINING

    Lighting Mistake 2
    Three of the Biggest Mistakes Photographers Make:

    MISTAKE #2: PLACING SUBJECTS IN ___________________ /SPLIT LIGHT

    - When the subjects are in one type of light, but the _________________

    is in brighter, harsher light

    - Eye goes to the _________________ part of the image, not your subject

    - Over ______________________ backgrounds distract from your subject

    - Avoid: ________________________ / _____________________________ light


    ___________________________________________ ____________________________________________

    AMY & JORDAN’S PHOTOGRAPHY TRAINING

    Lighting Mistake 3
    Three of the Biggest Mistakes Photographers Make:

    MISTAKE #3: PLACING SUBJECTS IN __________________________ LIGHT

    - Splotches of sun hitting subjects, backgrounds or both

    - Spotty light distracts the _____________ from the _______________ light

    HOMEWORK:

    Scroll through your camera roll and identify photos where you’ve made
    one of those lighting mistakes, so you can be more aware next time

    NOTES:
    ___________________________________________ ____________________________________________

    AMY & JORDAN’S PHOTOGRAPHY TRAINING

    How to Avoid Washed


    Out, Hazy Photos
    (Bonus Mistake)

    - THE PROBLEM: The __________ is hitting the _________ creating ____________

    - THE SOLUTION: _________________________________________________ the lens

    - STRATEGY #1: Find a place to stand where your _______ is in the __________

    - STRATEGY #2: Get ______________ , so you can shoot ____________________

    - Use a _______________ or have your client _________________________

    - STRATEGY #3: Use your _________________________________________________

    - Use your __________________ to _____________________ from the sun


    ___________________________________________ ____________________________________________

    AMY & JORDAN’S PHOTOGRAPHY TRAINING

    Notes

    NEXT IN CAMERA SECRET:

    Getting ________________ , ________________ , ______________ , timeless images


    ___________________________________________ ____________________________________________

    AMY & JORDAN’S PHOTOGRAPHY TRAINING

    In-Camera Secrets

    IN CAMERA SECRET #1:

    Choose backgrounds that are __________________________________ in color

    - If possible, move subject from ________________________ background

    to _____________________________________________________ background

    IN CAMERA SECRET #2:

    Choose backgrounds that are _______________ and ______________________

    NOTES:
    ___________________________________________ ____________________________________________

    AMY & JORDAN’S PHOTOGRAPHY TRAINING

    In-Camera Secrets (Cont.)

    IN CAMERA SECRET #3:

    Shoot in green places

    - Green Location Secret #1: Avoid the________________________________

    spots of the greenery

    - Watch out for ___________________________________________ holes

    - Green Location Secret #2: Find a spot where you can see ___________

    - Green Location Secret #3: Keep subjects away from________________

    NOTES:
    ___________________________________________ ____________________________________________

    AMY & JORDAN’S PHOTOGRAPHY TRAINING

    Flattering Composition

    FLATTERING THE BODY WITH COMPOSITION

    - Shoot _________________________________________ whenever possible

    - Flatters the _________________________________________ and neck

    - To add variety to your images: cut at the __________________________

    - If client is wearing a dress, crop below the dress but above the

    knee cap

    NOTES:
    ___________________________________________ ____________________________________________

    AMY & JORDAN’S PHOTOGRAPHY TRAINING

    Q&A

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