It’s starting to snow. Thanks a lot up there. We look up after Thanksgiving and find no sign of autumn. It got to be a winter tradition. The holiday season, that is, occupied by shopping on Black Friday till about December 22d when winter begins. I suppose I could’ve uncovered the tradition by caroling new tunes in a group singing Christmas carols, but you have to trust someone sometime when they say no. Trust me when I say no more static and out of place posing in a group gathered around the Christmas tree.
A modish rule of avant-garde art is that theorizing expands to fill a void of talent. So it is not surprising that some would have us stand around and look meh rather than join in a group (as of influencers or advertisers) that is unorthodox and untraditional in its approach, sometimes: that is, extremist, bizarre, or arty and affected.
This month, I’m flipping your holiday traditions on their head with a series of newsletters designed to inspire you to experiment with photography like never before. And the best part? You can do it all with just your phone.
Starting right now—with a simple formula that will change the way you approach poses in holiday photos. It requires a little effort upfront, but once you’re set, the process becomes quicker, effortless, and far more dynamic.
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