From the course: Douglas Kirkland on Photography: Studio Portraiture

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Creating an environment

Creating an environment

Okay, here we are with Courtney and she's being prepared beautifully by Mandy. Mandy's work with Courtney is very important because you get down to precise details because ultimately that's what it is and it's a combination. If you're shooting as a photographer, remember your ultimate picture will only be as good as Courtney in this case or the subject feels. If they don't feel right, you will lose. You as a photographer cannot do it alone. So that's why it's so important to have a comfortable team. Courtney has had some coffee. Courtney: Great coffee! Douglas: Thank you! And it's a nice atmosphere. Have a good atmosphere. Again, that's one of the secrets. If everything is smooth and comfortable, if everybody is feeling good, you are going to come off with a much better image and pictures than if it was-- It is not mechanical. That's what I am saying. Then it must be comfortable for everyone. I want to show you the really secret part of the assistant system. This is Francoise. She is…

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