poses if her significant other is in the room. I’ve found that friends or sis-
ters can be too judgmental and vocal during the photography process.
Sometimes they are jealous that so much attention is being paid to my
client. They may even be jealous of how good my client looks after having
a professional makeup application. So as a rule I only allow myself and my
assistant (if needed). I prefer to book sessions in the late afternoon or
evening around the time my studio closes. There is less activity in the stu-
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The setup shots on the right show how you can create a low-cost backdrop using a
few stands and clamps and fabric.