Charlevoix county herald., 1904-12-17

touch OF powder, rouge or pencil In
the hands Of an artist will aid mater
tally In retaining the characteristic
expression Of the sitter. Objection TO
their use for this purpose should not
be made. In the matter Of dress, IL Is
almost always safe 10 wear that style
and color which Is most bacomi ng and
In which the sitter feels most at ease,
There are, however, few general
suggestions that may be OF assistance,
1t should be remembered that quiet
and subducd colors harmonize better
than extremes, and that silks. satins,
and such fabrics as drape readily are
preferable TO those which are stiff and
conventional. Fabrics with stripes or
figures OF decided pattern should be
avoided. Black gowns suggest state
illness and sometimes add apparent
age TO the sitter
Light gown, summer fabrics and
the thinner draperies add to the APP
earance Of youthfulness, Light blue
ish, puppies and pinks photograph al
most white, while yellows, browns and
reds are very dark in the finished
photograph. Horizontal effects In
trimming tend To increase, while per-
pendicular lines in trimming or drap.
cry add to the evident height Of a
standing figure. A broad face appears
broader il the hair is dressed low on
the forehead or parted on the side.
A short neck should be dressed with
low collar or lace; high neck. band or
collar is best for others. A chat with
the photographer prior TO the sitting
will prove OF great value IN arriving
at the best results.
In mems portraits, dark clothing is
to be preferred in most cases. although
business suits and unconventional
costumes may be Of light or mixed
goods. Evening dress should only be
worn for three-Quarter or full-length
pictures. The fit OF mems garments
is OF more importance in b,aini
portraits than color or
texture Of material.
The charm Of a successful child
portrait is ever present, and it be
comes more precious each year. Chi
stands in class diSliu t
hy itself. 1t requires not only specla
and accessories, but Il le.
uliar act and skill on the part Of Tie
artist by which the child nature may
be drawn out and its characteristics
in the portrait. b, b s.
ard young children should be brought
to the studio early in the da before
they become tired or frettui. Nolh,
or Others accompanying the lite
can usually accomplish more 10y al
ing the photographer TO handle the IN
himself than by trying to assist ex-
cept where their aid Is requested.
photographers Of children
have a way OF winning heir confidence
and CO operation that works wonders.
Finally, the sitter viii do well 10
bear in mind that Mr. Weller is rGaii} |
an artist, Intent upon producing HE /
best portrait il is possible for him
make 1t is his reputation hat vi /
suffer If he il not successful. aud he |
Will do his best WORK, My, IL he Las
the full confidence OF his sitter TO in
licate the general style OF picture he
Or she wisHes, buJ having done tits,
raye IL 70 him TO obtain it ~ his Owl, |
Way. He knows the possibilities and |
imitat ions Of his skill, aud will use
Them in the best Interests Of his CT S
.omrr. The Importance Of possessing !
frequent portraits of the family circle
cannot be overstinted, and the work |
Of Weller's studio speaks for itself.