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A good digital SLR will give you much better shots, but even an average point and shoot can give you useable photos.
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Originally Posted by Brutal Tees
any tricks or tips?
Don't use flash. Natural light is good when possible, but will normally need to be enhanced with a reflector for best results. When I say "reflector" that can mean a big sheet of white corflute or similar, you don't need to spend a heap of money on expensive equipment (although if you feel like it it won't hurt ).
Try to get the best "lighting" that you can outside. Search the web for tips on this. Sometimes the outside light can be too harsh at certain times and your models may be shot squinting and highlights/whites will be blown out.
Another option to think about is that if you can't get something great, go with with something different. I know that your shirts are edgey and what not, so maybe you want bad lighting or models shot at night with washed out shkin cause the flash was too bright. Or squinty eyed models. Make it fit your demographics.
Grab a photo book. I got digital photography for dummies. It was around 30 bucks. Way cheaper than going out and hiring. Plus it gives you tips and tricks for all kinds of pictures. Look on overstock or amazon. You get it cheaper there.
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Grab a photo book. I got digital photography for dummies. It was around 30 bucks. Way cheaper than going out and hiring. Plus it gives you tips and tricks for all kinds of pictures. Look on overstock or amazon. You get it cheaper there.
I just finished reading a terrific book called "The Digital Photography Book" by Scott Kelby. It's geared towards digital SLRs, but the tips on how and when to shoot can be applied to any type of camera. Plus, he's a PS expert, so there's some of good tips on how to use PS as your digital darkroom.
I say if you don't have the proper indoor lights, then shoot outside on an overcast day or in well shaded areas so your colors won't be washed out. OK, I really just read that tip in the book.
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I say if you don't have the proper indoor lights, then shoot outside on an overcast day or in well shaded areas so your colors won't be washed out. OK, I really just read that tip in the book.
Yup, that's a great tip. I do that all the time. It's also good for the models, they will squint less on a cloudy day.
Brock, if you are trying to figure out what camera to buy, you might try to find one that lets you adjust the white balance. Very helpful for avoiding color casts and getting more natural skin tones. Out of all the features on my camera I probably use that and the zoom the most.
Also you might want to consider getting a camera that you can add different filters/lenses to. A UV filter is very useful for outdoor photography, it cuts down on the glare and haze on a sunny day.
doing your own photograhy 
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