Poll :: Do you care if the subject SMILES??

S.Horton · 19th of October 2008 (Sun)

Well, as seen right here on POTN, people seem to disagree.
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/...d.php?t=585818

What do YOU think?

Is smiling overrated??

Out of style?

Does it even matter?

Credit for this idea goes to Adshiso....

S.Horton · 19th of October 2008 (Sun)

ROFL! The thread title is wrong!

SIMLES <> Smiles........ Oh, well.

That means my answer is no, I don't care if the subject SIMLES.

I think they look better when they smile, though.

;}

gary88 · 19th of October 2008 (Sun)

In general I prefer a smiling subject. Some people try to pull off the I'm-too-hardcore-to-smile thing and it usually doesn't work, while it can work for others.

I still voted for #3 though

Moppie · 19th of October 2008 (Sun)

If everyone smiled the world would be a happier place.

cdifoto · 19th of October 2008 (Sun)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Moppie

If everyone smiled the world would be a happier place.

Yeah it'd be l like the "It's a Small World" Disney ride.

*shudders*

shannyD · 19th of October 2008 (Sun)

its hard to say.. some people just look too forced when they smile.. almost like they are uncomfortable.

i think natural smiles on the best.. but if i am taking someones photo, i wont force them to smile.

so i guess its not a must.

shan

FocalPrincess · 19th of October 2008 (Sun)

I think it depends on the shot...the mood of the shot, the mood and personality of the person....the situation...all of that.

EOS_JD · 19th of October 2008 (Sun)

Yes depends on the shot and the person

But they do not always require to smile.

S.Horton · 20th of October 2008 (Mon)

Hmmmmmmmm............

Results indicate most don't care about the smile, and almost as many think this is yet another stupid poll. (lol)

_aravena · 20th of October 2008 (Mon)

I voted for the later so yeah. It really depends on what you mean a smile, what type of photography, and that not all senior portraits needs smiles. Like I said in the example thread, first pic needs something different but the second one was fine.

davidinvirginia · 20th of October 2008 (Mon)

I often like the "Mona Lisa" look. Adds a "what is the subject thinking" dimension.

slimninj4 · 24th of October 2008 (Fri)

depends on the mood of the shot but I like a small smile. Does not need to be toothy.

View Poll Results: Is SMILING in a portrait needed? Overrated? Out of style?
Yes - Smiling is preferred	6	14.63%
No - Smiling is not a requirement	20	48.78%
Ok, another stupid poll <yawn>	15	36.59%
Voters: 41. You may not vote on this poll

19th of October 2008 (Sun)	#1
S.Horton dǝǝɥs ɐ ʎq pǝʞuɐds Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Lehigh Valley, PA Posts: 17,347 IMAGE EDITING OK	Poll :: Do you care if the subject SMILES?? Well, as seen right here on POTN, people seem to disagree. http://photography-on-the.net/forum/...d.php?t=585818 What do YOU think? Is smiling overrated?? Out of style? Does it even matter? Credit for this idea goes to Adshiso.... __________________ *Sam* http://midnightblue.smugmug.com Want your title changed? Dream On!

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S.Horton dǝǝɥs ɐ ʎq pǝʞuɐds Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Lehigh Valley, PA Posts: 17,347 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Poll :: Do you care if the subject SMILES?? ROFL! The thread title is wrong! SIMLES <> Smiles........ Oh, well. That means my answer is no, I don't care if the subject SIMLES. I think they look better when they smile, though. ;} __________________ *Sam* http://midnightblue.smugmug.com Want your title changed? Dream On!

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Moppie He's a Mod, He's a Mod. Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Akarana, Aotearoa. (Kiwiland) Posts: 14,265 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Poll :: Do you care if the subject SMILES?? If everyone smiled the world would be a happier place. __________________ flickr Have you Calibrated your Monkey lately?

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shannyD "...in too much trouble" Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: scrotumento CA, miss NC, and lived in th north east for a while, and even in the mid west for a bit. Posts: 5,219 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Poll :: Do you care if the subject SMILES?? its hard to say.. some people just look too forced when they smile.. almost like they are uncomfortable. i think natural smiles on the best.. but if i am taking someones photo, i wont force them to smile. so i guess its not a must. shan __________________ once a lush for a Marine, ALWAYS a lush for a Marine. flickr/facebook Canon 5D classic W/grip 950 all boxes included and tamron 28-75 350 all prices were dropped 735am oct 18th 2011

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gary88 Goldmember Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 3,780 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Poll :: Do you care if the subject SMILES?? In general I prefer a smiling subject. Some people try to pull off the I'm-too-hardcore-to-smile thing and it usually doesn't work, while it can work for others. I still voted for #3 though __________________ www.garyhebdingjr.com \| Flickr I Gear List \| Alamy

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S.Horton dǝǝɥs ɐ ʎq pǝʞuɐds Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Lehigh Valley, PA Posts: 17,347 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Poll :: Do you care if the subject SMILES?? Hmmmmmmmm............ Results indicate most don't care about the smile, and almost as many think this is yet another stupid poll. (lol) __________________ *Sam* http://midnightblue.smugmug.com Want your title changed? Dream On!

20th of October 2008 (Mon)	#10
_aravena isn't this answer a stickie yet? Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Back in the 757 Posts: 12,366 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Poll :: Do you care if the subject SMILES?? I voted for the later so yeah. It really depends on what you mean a smile, what type of photography, and that not all senior portraits needs smiles. Like I said in the example thread, first pic needs something different but the second one was fine. __________________ POTN CRUMPLER MAN!!! My Site ~ Gear List ~ Bag Reviews

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davidinvirginia Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Shenandoah Valley of Virginia Posts: 100 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Poll :: Do you care if the subject SMILES?? I often like the "Mona Lisa" look. Adds a "what is the subject thinking" dimension. __________________ Canon Rebel XSi / 18-55 IS / 55-250 IS / 270EX flash / Canon A590 IS, Panasonic ZS6

24th of October 2008 (Fri)	#12
slimninj4 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 1,120 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Poll :: Do you care if the subject SMILES?? depends on the mood of the shot but I like a small smile. Does not need to be toothy. __________________ Canon 40D 5Dm3 \|\| 24-70 L 70-200 2.8 IS2 100mm Macro 50mm 1.8 35 1.4

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