Smiles come in different shapes and sizes.
I love them all! 😍
1. All Out
To me, this is the absolute best smile there is! This super rare smile has a few important elements:
Qualities: Powerful, Undeniable, Uncontrollable
Location: The entire body
Threats: Can be heavy on the double chin / Subjects sometimes don’t like their ‘All Out-Look'
Opportunities: This smile is only possible because the environment allows the smile. If you can find this smile at an event, you know you’re at a great event!
2. Sweet Spot
Love this smile. You’ll find this smile way more often than the first.
Qualities: Undeniable, Heart warming
Location: The whole face
Threats: None
Opportunities: This smile has pretty much the same marketing value as the ‘All Out’, but is less rare
3. Humble One
This is the smile I capture the most
Qualities: Preserved, Happy, Content
Location: Some teeth, A little smile in the eyes
Threats: None
Opportunities: Less rare so this can create more volume to the Album if necessary
4. Hidden
This sneaky smile is trying to hide, but no smile is safe when I’m around!
Qualities: Internal excitement, Shy smile
Location: No teeth, sometimes visible in the eyes
Threats: People who hide their smile generally don’t want their picture taken until they see the end result I’ve captured. So it’s extra important for me to stay out of sight.
Opportunities: When your target audience is more introvert it’s still possible to capture happiness
5. Interactive
These moments are extra special. When smiles interact they show such a powerful connection!
Qualities: two or more for the price of one, powerful connection
Location: Both faces and in between
Threats: In a romantic setting it can be too invasive, so I try not to intervene or disturb and respect everyones privacy as much as I can.
Opportunities: Interaction shows the possibility of connection within your community