There are a number of ways to frame an interview subject on-camera. Whether you’re going for a traditional approach or a more modern angle, here are some examples to check out. When framing photos, always keep in mind the rule of thirds. Also, aim to get tight, medium and wide shots of your subject outside of the interview so you…
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Knowing the basics of photography is the groundwork for understanding how to shoot video. That’s why I always start with photography when I’m teaching journalists how to create videos. Here is what you need to know to take a good photo. But first, figure out what equipment you’ll want to use. You can use a phone or a camera. For…
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I moved to Manhattan when I was 18. Although I’d grown up in California, my parents were born and raised in Queens, which is one of New York City’s boroughs. So growing up I made annual trips to visit family there. I thought I knew NYC due to all of my visits over the years, but living in New York…
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Wedding anniversaries are a great time to celebrate and reflect on love! For our first anniversary my husband surprised me, so this year it was my turn to surprise him. MORE: Celebrating our first wedding anniversary I planned a night out for my husband Michael, knowing I’d want to include an activity and a restaurant. I always keep a list…
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A family photoshoot starring… your dog! My mother-in-law got professional pet photos for us as a gift. I wasn’t familiar with photoshoots for dogs, but was pleasantly surprised with the experience! We worked with Charlie Nunn Photography in Los Angeles. They are two pros who have plenty of experience photographing pups – which was obvious from our encounter with them….
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