How to Take a Before Shot
Decide if it's a good scenario for before/after shots., Step back and look at the upcoming project., Take both close shots and wide shots. , Be sure to take shots from various angles., Double check the shots., Print up the pictures., Take 'during'...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Decide if it's a good scenario for before/after shots.
Times when you might want a "before" shot include:
An area before a major cleanup; like an oil spill, construction, destruction, etc.
When going on an improved, or at least different, health regimen, whether it is to gain, or lose, weight.
Renovating a house Cleaning a house (sometimes, people just don't believe it was really that dirty!) For litigation...you just never know. , You might need to clean it up a bit if it is a construction project or not, if it is a cleanup project. ,, You will regret it if you don't.
You will need them for reference later. , Look at them and make sure that they will serve the purpose and are in focus. , If it is a long term project then you might want to have a 'before' shot hanging around so you can see your progress. , Try to take these shots at the same, or similar, angles. -
Step 2: Step back and look at the upcoming project.
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Step 3: Take both close shots and wide shots.
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Step 4: Be sure to take shots from various angles.
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Step 5: Double check the shots.
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Step 6: Print up the pictures.
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Step 7: Take 'during' and 'after' shots.
Detailed Guide
Times when you might want a "before" shot include:
An area before a major cleanup; like an oil spill, construction, destruction, etc.
When going on an improved, or at least different, health regimen, whether it is to gain, or lose, weight.
Renovating a house Cleaning a house (sometimes, people just don't believe it was really that dirty!) For litigation...you just never know. , You might need to clean it up a bit if it is a construction project or not, if it is a cleanup project. ,, You will regret it if you don't.
You will need them for reference later. , Look at them and make sure that they will serve the purpose and are in focus. , If it is a long term project then you might want to have a 'before' shot hanging around so you can see your progress. , Try to take these shots at the same, or similar, angles.
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