A quick glance around any museum will reveal an amazing number of images of the female figure. Women have been used in art throughout history. Today, women are the chief focus of photography used by the fashion industry and “glam” magazines, and they appear in newsstands by the thousands each week, where they are seen as brides, movie stars, homemakers and athletes.So, how do photographers insure they are capturing women at their best? While a whole host of studio “tricks” and software “improvements” are used commercially, through some simple techniques and efforts the photography of women can be achieved with great results.For example, those “glam” girl images that are becoming popular again can be achieved in a variety of ways. Black and white images of the popular World War II era “pin up” girls are achieved in well-lit studio settings. It is important to remember that bright light can wash away dark circles under the eyes, the appearance of cellulite and even brighten a smile. While this may be the most simplified lighting scheme, some photographers examine studio photographs from the golden age of Hollywood and copy the dramatic lighting that was employed to great affect. For example, a wash of light across the eyes of a black and white subject can deliver a great deal of glamour. Additionally, many photographers will apply filters to soften the appearance of the face or flesh of the subject.Another form of glamour photography is the later “pin up” trend in color photography. The classic images were inspired by popular art, and features buxom ladies in “rockabilly” dress. These images also call for special lighting, and many photographers apply the effects desired in their software program and not the studio. It is important to remember that such photos are never intended to be crude, but instead should be alluring and always feminine.Another highly feminine manner of photographing women is as brides. For many brides, their wedding day is a highly emotional event, and it may be challenging for a photographer to capture her at her best. One method commonly used by professionals is to review a list of required shots the bride would like taken, this way she will be able to compose herself during these moments. Additionally, the photographer should examine the sight where the wedding service and reception are to be held to get a good understanding of the lighting required for the best photographs.Photographing women in creative ways is a wonderful way to experiment in photography, or even earn a living. The images can be romantic or artistic, and should always seek to capture the subject in a flattering manner.
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Online Fax – Why Comparison Shopping Pays When Choosing an Online Fax Service
As you probably know by now, Internet or online fax has become extremely popular with both individuals and business owners. Online faxing is a simple form of “cloud computing” which lets you use your web access and your email system to do all your faxing. It ties all your faxing into the modern workplace, which is becoming more and more connected with computers and the Internet.First, you must realize, in order to use online faxing you have to sign up to a fax service provider where you are given a local or toll-free fax number which you give out to all your business contacts. Your faxes are sent as email attachments, usually in tiff or pdf format. You also get an online fax account or interface where you can logon to check or send your faxes. Because it is web based, you can receive and send your faxes anytime, anywhere.However, what many people don’t realize, you can save major revenues or business expenses over the long haul if you do some serious comparison shopping before choosing your online fax service. Since this is an ongoing expense with a monthly fee and different faxing rates – it pays to shop around and compare fax services before you sign on the dotted line.Average monthly rates are around $10, but if you shop around you can find quality services for much less, especially if you do minimum faxing. You usually get around 300 faxes for that monthly charge, but each company differs slightly in how many faxes you can send and/or receive in a month. There are also charges if you go over that number of faxes and again, each company differs slightly in what they charge. Also note, that some companies charge by the fax, while others charge by the minute.You should thoroughly check-out all these different charges and fees before you pick the right online fax service for your needs. Many times, it is just a matter of precisely matching up the right service to meet your needs. If you do very little faxing, then an annual fax service for around $20 would probably suffice. If faxing plays a major role in contacting clients, making sales or communicating with your employees, then you need a more robust fax service. Keep in mind, many of these services are completely scalable for business, which means if you need to increase services quickly, you can do this since there is no additional hardware (fax phone lines, fax machines…) to install.You must also realize, online faxing is much more cheaper than the traditional fax machine, mainly because you don’t have the expense of an extra fax phone line. Nor do you have the ongoing expenses of purchasing papers, inks and toners – which can quickly add up. But perhaps the biggest savings comes from the efficiency offered by online faxing since there are no more missed faxes because of paper jams or busy signals. Plus, your faxes are available anywhere, anytime, which means you’re open for business 24/7.Of course, when shopping for any kind of business service, your first goal must be finding one that is of superior quality and has good support. You must be able to contact it at all times if you should run into trouble. Thankfully, most of these online fax providers offer free 30 day free trials so you can check out their services before you buy. While you can check online review sites, nothing beats first-hand testing of the fax service in your own working environment. If your chosen fax service doesn’t meet your standards, you can simply pick another.So if you’re in the market for an online fax service do some major comparison shopping first and compare the different fax rates and fees provided by the different fax companies before you buy. Do your homework now and save yourself or your company significant savings over the long term. Choose wisely.
Ways to Reduce Health Care Costs
Preventive care, preventive care, preventive care!It’s hard to stress the importance of preventive care. But if you’re worried about your health care costs it’s the easiest way to potentially help lower your health care costs.Get your annual physical exam.The nurse and physician will check your blood pressure, height and weight, cholesterol, check to see if you are updated on your vaccines and test you for sexually transmitted diseases, if you so chose. The simple check-up will make sure you are in good overall health.Practice self-exams, avoid reactive care.If you notice a growth, lump, or just something that wasn’t there before and has not gone away over a period of time, get it checked out. Don’t wait six months, go now. Specialty doctors are more expensive than a family doctor, and some times a family doctor can diagnose the problem. However, if you need to be seen by a specialty doctor, the family doctor will be able to give you a recommendation.Save the emergency room for emergencies.If you have a cold, see if you can remedy it with soup, over-the-counter medicine and rest. Going immediately to the emergency room will undoubtedly be more expensive than a visit to your local pharmacy or primary care physician.Take care of your body now.A healthy diet full of nutrient-dense foods and regular exercise could drive down your health care costs over time. You could save money on prescription drugs and frequent doctor visits because of ongoing illnesses caused by an unhealthy lifestyle.Eating healthy and getting more exercise doesn’t mean joining an expensive gym or shopping at specialty food stores. You can make changes to your life today by starting small and working towards attainable goals. If you know you need to quit smoking, cut back first and make a gradual change before going cold turkey. Add a whole fruit or vegetable to your diet, and instead of a mixed drink have beer or wine. Buy foods in their natural state versus pre-packaged foods. Instead of elevators, take the stairs. Instead of letting your dog out in the backyard, take her for a walk. Spend time with your family at a park or even the mall instead of in front of your television.A healthy lifestyle will not only help drive down your health care costs, but will most likely, make you happier.