8. Origin of Hands and Fingers
This chapter was written for those of you with a burning desire to fine-tune your images. We will be discussing the issue of what I like to call the “creepy hand.” Whether you are an amateur or a professional photographer, a model, a bride, a mom, or a dad, we have all been inclined to place our hands around the shoulders or hips of others when posing for a photo. It seems like a perfectly normal reaction, and it is, but it looks aesthetically awkward in a photograph.
As a result of this action, you’ll see random hands or fingers coming from different places with no clue as to their origin. To maximize the quality of your photograph, these distractions must be minimized, and, if possible, eliminated. Use this chapter ...
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