The Complete Portrait Photography Guide – 3 email PLS – New Customers EMAIL #1 Subject line- Does That Two-Year-Old Scare You? Greetings- Life is good! How are you? Today, I’m here to talk to you about a subject that generally scares the living daylights out of most new photographers. PORTRAITS! Photographers (newbies) often gravitate toward subjects that don’t cry, throw things, or refuse to do whatever is asked of them. Am I right? Do you have lots of photographs of barns, fences, plates of food, and landscapes? But portraits- hmmmmm- not so much.

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We’ve all witnessed a photographer struggling to get a portrait. It might have been a school session, a wedding, a newborn, or even a family reunion. And it’s not just the kids that are always the issue- there’s the ornery old grandfather- the busy CEO- the family members that don’t feel like having their picture taken- etc., etc., etc. So, why do we even bother?

Creating a great portrait is one of the most satisfying endeavors in photography. Human beings are fickle creatures. It requires interaction (on our part as the photographer) with an unknown perimeter (the subject). We can’t control them (even if we know them intimately- such as our own children). We can only try to understand the subject’s inner-being (that’s part of the process), on THAT particular day, and at THAT particular moment, and work it out with them- while trying to create something awesome with our camera.

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The challenges are what make it so rewarding! Have you ever heard of Henri Cartier-Bresson? He is one of THE MOST famous photojournalists to have ever walked the planet. He took photographs of thousands of people. Here’s what he said about creating portraits- “The most difficult thing for me is a portrait. You have to try and put your camera between the skin of a person and his shirt.” – Henri Cartier-Bresson You see? Challenging even for him! But, I know that you’re up to the challenge, and you have the desire, and you want to capture magnificent portraits of your family and friends… Which is why I want to tell you about our latest book.

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The ‘Portrait Photography Guide’ by Kent DuFault. (Insert Book Cover AND landing page link) This book will take you far beyond basic lighting setups. It provides the kind of tips, and tricks, that can only come from a photographer with decades of experience. Here are a few of the many topics covered in this book-

ü How to get kids to work with you (not against you) ü Proper planning (don’t fumble around in front of your subject(s) ü Where to look for good light (or, how to make good light quickly) ü Different techniques for different types of portraits (a family portrait is not a

business portrait) ü Posing (don’t put a woman in a masculine pose- or the reverse) ü How to tell a story (don’t just set up some lights and snap a picture- say something

about the subject) This book will help guide you into becoming a top-notch portrait photographer. I guarantee it! In fact, I’m so sure of this, that if you aren’t 100% satisfied with your purchase- I will give you your money back! How can you go wrong? And don’t forget- Portraits are a GREAT way to start using photography as a means of putting some cash- back INTO your bank account- even if you don’t want to turn Pro. There is a high demand. Cheers, Brett

P.S. – Great portraiture is as much about knowing a little psychology, and being a mother hen, as it is about knowing cameras and lighting. You will learn it right here! EMAIL #2 Subject line- You Don’t Need a Fat Wallet to Do This Hi- So, yesterday we started talking portraits and our new portraiture book. And, last night it occurred to me- there might be another aspect of portraiture that scares new photographers. Cost! We’ve all seen the images, (or the movies), with the super decked-out portrait studio: the one that has lights hanging everywhere, and a gazillion power cords, and wind machines, and dozens of people standing around staring at some poor model. But, it doesn’t have to be like that in order to create memorable portraits. Have you ever heard of Gordon Parks? He was a staff photographer for Life Magazine for decades. He was world-renowned for his portraits.

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I read a quote of his once that I will never forget- He said, “I believe, that I created some of my best work with a simple Kodak Brownie camera.”

Think about that… That’s a powerful statement for those of us that are on a budget! You don’t need tons of gear. You need knowledge and motivation. You have a camera- you’re ready to go. (INSERT LINK TO LANDING PAGE) The Portrait Photography Guide, by Kent DuFault, is jam-packed with simple, inexpensive, tips and tricks to get you creating awesome portraits.

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Here are some of the tips you’ll get in this book-

1. Why low noise capability is more important than high megapixels! 2. Why you should use prime lenses (which generally cost less) instead of zoom lenses! 3. How to make light modification gear from stuff that’s lying around your house! 4. How to make your own backdrops and save hundreds of dollars!

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You’ll even get some pointers on how to put together your own make-up kit. And… How to assemble a team of helpers – FOR FREE. It’s all in the book. (INSERT BOOK COVER AND LANDING PAGE LINK) Photzy.com takes pride in producing quality products that you can’t find anywhere else! We believe in providing high value and in-depth photographic training. We always back that up with a 100% Satisfaction Guarantee- or your money back! Always! Cheers! Brett P.S. We’re including a bonus offer with this book that will entertain and surprise you! More on that tomorrow!! EMAIL #3 Subject line- Achievement: The Key to Satisfaction

Greetings! Satisfaction… that sounds wonderful doesn’t it? It creates such warm fuzzy feelings. Who doesn’t want to be satisfied in life? It’s a lofty goal. That’s for sure. There are many factors that can lead to satisfaction- I believe one of them is achievement. Achievement in life, work, family and our shared passion- photography…

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You CAN achieve the skills necessary to create award-winning portraits.

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You can learn to overcome unwilling subjects.

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You can do it within your budget. If you’re wondering- Do I have what it takes to create compelling, riveting, storytelling portraits of children, families, couples, business people, models, athletes, politicians, actors, or anyone else for that matter? You do! Just take a step… (INSERT PORTRAIT BOOK COVER AND LINK TO LANDING PAGE) This book will train you on-

ü Psychological tricks to motivate your subjects ü How to ‘light’ different types of faces ü How to ‘Properly’ meter different skin tones ü How to retouch skin that looks Great without looking Fake ü Where to search for dramatic locations ü How to work fast and keep your subject interested ü How to SAVE money every step of the way

Plus we’re including this magnificent bonus: Kent DuFault’s interview with the top-notch U.K. commercial portrait photographer, Sean Malyon. This interview will provide you with an insider view of how a pro works. But what makes this professional photographer really interesting- is that he works with very little equipment and NO DSLR! And he’s one of the most sought after pros in his market! Bet that got your attention! For one low price you get the complete ‘Portrait Photography Guide’ AND the Sean Malyon Interview.

(INSERT DOWNLOAD LINK TO LANDING PAGE) Remember, Photzy has your back. Your satisfaction is guaranteed! (Satisfaction- that’s a beautiful word isn’t it? LOL) Cheers, Brett P.S. If you’ve ever considered the new mirror-less cameras, or you’re just curious about them, you DON”T want to miss this exclusive interview with Sean Malyon!