Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-14
WHAT TASTE CAN DO
Especially for the'Owner of a
Good Camera.
SOCIAL BOOKLETS NOW
GIVE SPLENDID CHANCES ITO
MAKE MEMORY ALBUMS.
How to Pose Your Subject and to
Mount and Arrange the
Pictures.

young woman possessed of well-or-
dered and dependable camera, an artistic
taste, a deft hand, and wide acquaintance
my turn all these things to excellent &C
count Many a girl who moves In good So
ciety has real or imaginary reasons for
wishing to increase her dress allowance,
and as it is now considered quite smart
to take up a business career she may be
seriously looking for opening. She will
find it in the preparation of society book
let's for her friends
The society booklet is the outward and
visible sign Of the souvenir craze" Is
there a house party? Some one suggests
that chara cteristic groups ought to be pho
tographed for souvenirs" Is the baby of
the family just toddling through it's most
interesting age? Mamma is so sorry that
no one in the family knows how to operate
a camera, in order to perpetuate the re-
membrance of Master Baby's cunning an
tics. Has a bride moved into her gift
decked bower? She would so enjoy sending
a few photographs of it to her friends in
the old home town.
And here entereth the camera girl, armed
with tact and patience.
In such work the photographer takes
all the risks, SO she should undertake moth
Ing beyond her experience. Above all
things, she should understand thoroughly
quirements of outdoor work. She will have
none Of the advantages of studio equip
ment. For much of the indoor work she
Will need knowledge of fiashlight photog-
raphy, which is much less formidable than
it sounds. There is absolutely no danger
in manipulating the light, and Instructions
can be secured from any first-class dealer
in Camera supplies. The process is not ex-
pensive and one can afford to experiment
thoroughly in the privacy of ones home
before trying drawing room photographs.
Five by seven plates give the best results
for society booklets, and set of brass
forms for cutting the prints in various
shapes-oval, circular, square, heart-shaped
will provide variety in mounting.
You Do the Posing.
Do not ask your friends what poses
they prefer. Study them, mark we'll their
individuality, and catch characteristic Mc-
lures. That IS the style desired for an edi-
ton de luxe Of photographs purely per-
sonal. If woman has a fad, such as
books, catch her at her desk in her library,
or armed with her favorite ma gaZine. If
she goes in for flowers, your task is simple,
indeed. If she is athletic, you will secure
striking results under most advantageous
circumstances, for her costumes will be
picturesque and you will have the ad-
vantage OF working on your subject out OF
doors. Be sure to include snapshots Of
her favorite dog or horse, or even her pet
The debutante will prove ready GUS
toner, or, rather, her fond parents will be
the interested parties. Make several studies
of the young girl in her corning-out frock-
standing alone; rising, the fairest bloom Of
all, among the floral gifts sent by her
mothers friends: at her mothers side,
ready to receive her guests, and surrounded
by the young women who will assist on this
most delightful occasion. Do not forget to
add number Of poses in the gowns select
ed for her first season "out," for the de-
butante's trousseau Is a close second to
that prepared for a bride.
AT the wedding feast the camera girl will
be welcomed warmly. She will find await
ing her the bride in all her glory; the
groom, in an agony Of embarrassment, sup
ported by his best man and the ushers; a
group Of the bridesmaids, most unconcarn-
ed Of all; the rector in his surplice: the
father and mother. the latter stately iii
silks and laces, and the tables set for the
wedding breakfast: to say nothing of the
room where the gifts are displayed.
This idea is feasible only for house we'd
dings, but If arrangements are made in ad-
vance the camera girl will find every one
willing and anxious to help on the good
work Of securing souvenirs of the happy
event.
In this day of bachelor maids and studio
apartments indoor pictures are in great
demand. The studio maid will enjoy Sc:
Of views taken in her small apartment,
with herself as the central figure. She will
send them home to the folks who will
enjoy them even more.
A Home Girls Work.
In fact, the field for the camera girl is
limited only by her acquaintance. The
work done by a clever Washington girl
affords two practical instances of this line
of work.
A bridal couple returning from an ex-
tended trip, while visiting friends at the
national capital, spoke of their regret at
having no Photographic souvenirs of their
wedding journey. The camera girl saw
her chance and improved it. She invited
the young couple out for walk, and made
the first snapshots Immediately, one on
the steps Of the Corcoran Gallery another
In the White House grounds, third in the
Capitol park. The next day the three
went to Mount Vernon. Result, another
snapshot. BY the time the newly
welded pair had dome" Washington the
booklet was complete, and SO dexterousiy
had the camera girl worked that not once
had the subjects felt embarrassed or con-
spicuous. What they paid for the little
booklet would have stocked them with
"Views Of Washington" but they did not
begrudge the investment.
This same girl made a stunning series
Of photographs for the hostess of a bal
poudre, who requested a number of guests
to be photographed in their fancy costumes.
The frontispiece showed a fash-light
group of the hostess and a number of
temporary decorations in Marie Antoinette
style.
Plenty Opportunity.
Graduation day, the opening of the new
club house, an afternoon at the country
these furnish the desired oppor-
tunites to take salable snapshots. But
the worker who expects to make the bust
ness profitable should cater to luxurious
tastes. A cheap society booklet will not
sell and does not give its maker prestige.
It should be striking, lustrous, rich in tex
ture, appropriate in mounting and binding,
and, If possible, should show the makers
with the pursuits or fads Of the
woman who orders ii.
White, preferably silk, Is the only APP
propriate binding for a bridal booklet.
Delicate colors suit pictures of the baby.
suggestions go with likenesses
OF Miss Debutante, and something smart
and striking will suit the athletic girl. II
the cover is to be decorated by hand, Sc
lect an artist who Is In harmony with
your work and who will carry out its
spirit. Do not cheaper your efforts by
naming price that will barely cover your
expenses. The society booklet is an edition
de luxe-or nothing.
Something New for Evening Gowns.
Black or white painted chiffon is one of