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proper
distance
from
the
camera
to
the
subject
can
be
ascer-
tained
by
looking
at
the
image
in
the
finder.
For
a
bust
picture
this
will
be
5 to 7
feet;
for a
three-quarter
picture,
7 to
9 feet,
and
for a full figure, 9
to
12
feet.
The
lamp
should
be
on
the
side
of
the
camera
away
from
the
face, 1
hat
is,
the
sitter
should
not
face
the
lamp.
The
lamp
should
not
be
placed
higher
than
the
head
of
the
sitter.
To
MAKE A
GRoup.
-
Arrange
the
chairs
in
the
form
of
an
are,
facing
the
camera,
so
that
each
chair
will
be
exactly
the
same
distance
from
the
camera.
Half
the
persons
composing
the
group
should
be
seated
and
the
rest
should
stand
behind
the
chairs.
In
case
any
of
the
subjects
are
seated
on
the
floor
the
limbs
should
be
drawn
up
close
to
the
body
and
not
extended
toward
the
camera
.
BACKGRO
UNDs.-
In
making
single
portraits
or
groups,
care
should
be
taken
to
have
a
suitable
backgroUl1d
against
which
the
figures
will
show
in
relief;
a
light
background
is
better
than
a
dark
one,
and
often
a
single
figure
or
two will
show
up
well
agai~st
a
lace
curtain.
For
larger
groups
a
medium
light
wall
will be
suitable.
-,'
The
.find
er
on
the
camera
will
aid
the
operator
to
compose
the
groups
so
as
to
get
the
best
effect.
In
order
to
make
the
image
visible
in
the
finder,
the
room
will
have
to
be
well
lighted
with
ordinary
lamplight,
which
may
be
left
on
while
the
picture
is
being
made,
provided
none
of
the
lights
are
placed
so
that
they
show
in
the
finder.
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