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I went to the Philadelphia Tattoo Convention this last weekend because I thought it would be a great training exercise for me. Also, I thought it would be really cool.

I figured, I needed to become better at taking portraits. And I can only do that by practicing. I also figured that most of the people there, seeing as in they have body art and body mods, would not mind posing or having their picture taken. They would want to show off their art. Also, this is not my usual scene or crowd, so I figured it would force me to get out of my comfort zone to better help me learn to approach people.

I think it was somewhat of a success. I still was hesitant to approach people I thought were really interesting looking, despite the fact that most everyone there I met was very friendly. I wish I had not been, because there were some really fantastic opportunities I passed up.

But I think it was a good exercise. And I came away with some pretty cool photos.

This one here may be my favorite of the night. I really liked how it turned out so much so that I did not edit this in anyway other than a veeeery slight tweek with the contrast.

Anyway, I will be posting more from the night soon.

Hope you enjoy.

And again, any criticism is welcome and sought after. I am still learning, and have a ways to go. I would appreciate the chance to grow.

©Joey DeMarco, 2010

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I went to the Philadelphia Tattoo Convention this last weekend because I thought it would be a great training exercise for me. Also, I thought it would be really cool.

I figured, I needed to become better at taking portraits. And I can only do that by practicing. I also figured that most of the people there, seeing as in they have body art and body mods, would not mind posing or having their picture taken. They would want to show off their art. Also, this is not my usual scene or crowd, so I figured it would force me to get out of my comfort zone to better help me learn to approach people.

I think it was somewhat of a success. I still was hesitant to approach people I thought were really interesting looking, despite the fact that most everyone there I met was very friendly. I wish I had not been, because there were some really fantastic opportunities I passed up.

But I think it was a good exercise. And I came away with some pretty cool photos.

This one here may be my favorite of the night. I really liked how it turned out so much so that I did not edit this in anyway other than a veeeery slight tweek with the contrast.

Anyway, I will be posting more from the night soon.

Hope you enjoy.

And again, any criticism is welcome and sought after. I am still learning, and have a ways to go. I would appreciate the chance to grow.

©Joey DeMarco, 2010