Q: Take some time to come up with the ways you want to improve your current kitchen. One of the most important questions is if you have enough space. You may need to add onto your kitchen. After settling on space, pick out the kitchen features you absolutely have to have. For example, your dream kitchen may feature an island cooktop instead of a traditional stove. Save pictures of kitchens you like. Use them to identify features you want in your ideal kitchen. Decide upon a maximum amount of money you're willing to invest in the remodel. As you plan your kitchen, do some research to find out how your plans fit your budget. You can do this by searching for furniture estimates online, visiting furniture showrooms, and talking to designers and contractors. Most of the time, remodeling costs more than you'd expect, so you'll need to alter your plans or budget. The biggest priority is getting the layout and utilities right. Cabinets and countertops are the next part. These will comprise most of your biggest expenses. Don't forget to add in designer and contractor costs. Take the time to draw out your kitchen. Figure out where you'll put your refrigerator and other appliances. Add in the counters and cabinets. A complete sketch shows you how much space you have to work with. You may need to opt for smaller appliances, counters, and cabinets in order to maintain enough free space in the kitchen. Keep in mind where your utility lines are going to be. Electrical outlets, plumbing, and gas lines all affect the arrangement. To save money, have the contractor keep them where they are now. Most likely you have an idea of how you want the kitchen to look. Perhaps you want your kitchen to look modern instead of traditional. It could be all wood, or it could incorporate a color theme. Picking a style means focusing on the overall look of the kitchen rather than its parts. For example, a kitchen with a modern style might have a black, gray, or white color scheme with a lot of reflective surfaces and marble walls. The appliances can be metallic and the furniture can look very sleek and minimal. A cottage kitchen could have checkered light blue or yellow patterns, vintage or white appliances, wood floors, and colorful decorations. For a farmhouse kitchen, wood flooring and furniture works well. The color scheme can include red, yellow, blue or white. Stone and brick appliances can also give a rustic look. A French or Mediterranean kitchen looks very ornate. It can feature warm colors with white or yellow walls and wood cabinets. It might have hand-painted wall tiles, a chandelier, copper pots, or ceramic crafts on display. Even if you plan on building the kitchen yourself, speaking to a designer is a good idea. Kitchen designers and architects can help you finalize your remodeling plans while staying within your budget. Construction contractors provide outlines for structural and utility work. You'll need these plans to apply for building permits. Significant remodels involve a lot of different parts, from electrical wiring to furniture installation. Usually you can get one contractor to do everything you need. Get estimates from at least three companies. Each contractor should talk to you about your design plans and give you an estimate. Use the estimate to figure out if you need to change your plans to stay under budget. Search the contractor's name online to find reviews from other customers. Consult your local government to figure out what permits you need. For most work, you won't need a permit. If your remodeling plan includes building or demolishing walls, window openings, or utility lines, you'll most likely need a permit. Designers, architects, and contractors can take care of this.
A: Pick the features you want in your kitchen. Come up with a preliminary budget. Plan out the kitchen's floor space. Determine the kitchen's style. Get construction plans from a contractor. Get contractor estimates. Apply for construction permits.

Q: Different photographs are needed for different reasons, such as a show or a shoot for an album insert, magazine, or press kit. Find out the requirements for the shoot, so you know if the photograph needs to be a certain shape or size, or if the band or public relations team has any special requests. Photo passes for concerts often have limits. Many do not allow you to have flash and only allow photos for the first 3 songs. Find out any rules and restrictions ahead of time so you can be prepared and get the best possible shots. Knowing what to expect before the concert can help you determine the best location to take your photographs. Learn the band's music as well as what actions they take on stage. Some bands are very active during a performance and dance around or get into the crowd. Others may have a more mellow style and simply sit or stand while singing. Many concerts take place late at night, so you may be working until the wee hours of the morning. If you are touring with a band, you'll have to follow the call times and curfews as well. Be prepared to work long hours at a show in addition to spending time editing your photographs. When taking photos for press kits or publications, you'll be able to choose the location. You must know the band and their music well in order to find a place that is suitable. For example, urban locations might be great for a punk band, while rural locations could be better suited for a country artist. You don't just want generic shots of band members or performances. It's essential that you capture the mood of the music and the personality of the band. Wait for that moment when a band member's personality shines through in their performance to take your shot. If you're doing a photo shoot, don't be afraid to ask the band members to move or position themselves differently. Make sure you take into consideration the differences between members, as some may be more outgoing than others.
A: Determine what the shoot is for. Learn the rules. Find out what kind of performance the band will give. Expect crazy hours. Choose fitting locations. Capture the band's personality.

Q: Use synthetic hair, rather than human hair, for the box braids, as it will not frizz. Shorter, thinner box braids may require fewer packs of hair. Look for synthetic hair that is smooth and soft at your local beauty supply store or online. When in doubt, get more hair than you think you might need. You can then use any leftover hair for another style later or return it, if the retailer allows returns. Place the hair extensions between your fingers in a staggered line. Break the hair into 3 sections. Place 1 section of the hair extensions between your pointer and middle finger. Then, take the next section and place it between your middle finger and ring finger 1 to 2 inches (2.5 to 5.1cm) below the first section. Hold the third section between your ring finger and pinkie 1 to 2 inches (2.5 to 5.1cm) below the second section. Staggering the hair in a line will give the ends of the braids a feathered, rather than blunt, look, making the hair appear more natural. Set it aside, as you will not be using it to form the braid. You can use it later when you make new sections of hair for your braids. Take 1 section of hair and place it over the remaining section of hair so they interlock into each other to form a loop. Make sure 1 section has more hair than the other. The 2 pieces of hair should create a loose loop, where the smaller section hangs over the bigger section. You should now have 3 even sections of synthetic hair to work with.
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Get 6-8 packs of synthetic hair for long, thick braids. Take 1 to 2 inches (2.5 to 5.1cm) of synthetic hair. Remove of the hair. Form a loop with the remaining hair.