I just updated my blog which runs on Wordpress to their latest version 2.5. I must say it is very nice. It’s so clean. I really like the new back end a lot. It’s easy on the eyes and the way the different elements are laid out is a lot more intuitive. For those of you who haven’t already done so should upgrade.
One bad thing that happened though as a result to the upgrade was the inability to use the K2 theme. K2 is what was handling the front end of this blog. Hopefully the people of K2 will update their theme to work with Wordpress 2.5. Fortunately by renaming the K2 theme folder to K2. allowed Wordpress to recognize that K2 wasn’t loading correctly and automatically revert the themes setting to it’s default theme.
Perhaps being unable to use K2 will force me to start working on my own custom wordpress theme. Something fun and exciting that will go along with the Facedown Photography website. Stay tuned!
While driving one day and trying to decide on my first “real” article to write about on this blog. I wondered why photographers would say to their subjects, “Say cheese!” when they wanted people to smile for a picture. As I pondered this question, I sat their driving in my car and repeating to myself over and over again the word, “Cheese”.
The word cheese is simple to say. It’s one syllable and because of the combination of letters used in the word. It forces your face to form a smile. Of course if you wanted to you could totally force out the word cheese without really smiling. The best results seem to occur when the “eese” portion of the word cheese is held. Just so the photographer has enough time to snap a photo or two.
There are also other words I’ve heard photographers use when taking photos. For example Koreans often use the word “Kimchi”.
Although a delicious dish to eat I don’t believe the “kimchi” is as good as the “cheese” in producing consistent smiles. Unlike the word cheese, kimchi consists of two syllables. When taking photos of people who use kimchi as opposed to cheese. The photographer has to be sure to have their timing right. If the photographer snaps too early when the subject is saying “kim” then the end result is a picture with a closed mouth. On the other hand if the subject doesn’t hold the “chi” portion of the word long enough you’d get a very weird half open smile.
What are some other variations of the “cheese” you’ve heard photographers use?
Thank you all for finding interest in Facedown Photography. As a promotion to the start of Facedown Photography. I am offering the first 6 people who schedule to do a session a special bonus.
The special bonus includes:
A square book - 7×7 softcover book that has up to 40 pages ($30 Value)
A booklet of Stickers! - A booklet of 90 custom stickers made from photos of your session ($20 Value)
If anyone makes a referral to a future client I’ll give you a special bonus as well. I can’t mention what that special bonus is but I assure you it’s good 
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For a list of services please check out the sessions page on Facedown Photography
http://www.facedownphotography.com/sessions.html
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To tell you the truth I’m not good at these online journal things. But I think by having one it’ll help me keep track of my goals and thoughts. In this online journal I hope to jot down my thoughts, ideas, and goals. I also hope to share my knowledge with others as I venture into the world of business? This last sentence started out as a statement but then ended as a question for a few reasons.
- Turning a hobby into a job can burn you out and allow you to lose sight of why you have so much fun taking part in the hobby
- Going along the same line as point number 1 if I don’t call it a business perhaps I won’t get burnt out and I’ll always have fun?
- As you can see I’m pretty new at this business thing so like most everyone there’s much excitement and fears going into this but overall I am very excited.
Continue reading ‘The Start of a Blog’
Hello everyone and welcome to Facedown Photography’s grand launch!
