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Old 08-27-2010, 01:01 AM
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Default Cute sayings to make people smile for photos
I am looking for some cute and funny phrases for making people smile for portrait shots.
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Old 08-27-2010, 02:39 AM
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Holy crap! Your from Jville??? That's crazy! Im near there as well!


.... that was not an answer to your question I know, sorry! I never know what to say to make anyone smile naturally!
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Old 08-27-2010, 03:04 AM
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"Pretend I'm funny." Only works if you're totally deadpan about it though.
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Old 08-27-2010, 03:08 AM
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Scream!

They either do it and laugh, or just laugh.
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Old 08-27-2010, 03:24 AM
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I don't have anything that I want to do or say that gives me the "grinning idiot" type of photo... I know I know... some people love that type of photos... I just can't for the life of me figure out why.
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Old 08-27-2010, 04:08 AM
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If it's a kid...."booger-brain" or "monkey butt" usually does the trick. I'm full of stupid/funny stories so I usually end up telling one. I think talking and telling stories makes a lot of people feel comfortable. Just don't forget to have the camera up to your face when you get to the funny part. I done that....too many times...
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Old 08-27-2010, 04:19 AM
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Snicklefritz.

Once the confused look goes away, deep smiles and laughter usually ensue.
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I did a photo shoot this week with some England and Wales rugby players, for a rugby clothing manufacturer's catalogue - my issue was the other way around, STOPPING them from smiling!

They were great guys, actually -
Me - "Can you do a serious face?"
"You mean like this?"
Me - "I was thinking serious."
"This any good?"
Me - "Imagine you're facing down the All-Blacks while they do their silly dance."
>blank face<
Me - "Imagine I've just called you a pansy.......... THAT'S the face!"
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Old 08-27-2010, 11:27 AM
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I tell people "You wag your own tails and perk up your ears, I'll work with the dog."
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Old 08-27-2010, 12:15 PM
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how about saying "wedgie"?
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