Jim, retire to Mexico was my plan. Worked for my parents, before the cartels...not going there now.
I like your analysis of sliding back, I have used a couple and they are the fastest way to shoot 2 for a portrait.
I am going to try setting up some Disfarmer studio hints.
Such as a wall between photographer and subject. I get to talking too much and screw everything up trying to 'relax' a sitter.
Standing the subject close against a set backdrop is also good. Setup soft strobe with modeling lights. Maybe just set fixed focus. My glaucoma is getting worse, focusing will soon be over for me.
And I have a new 8x10 slider to use.
I could find almost the same people and clothes all over this ex-coal mining area. Getting them in my studio may be the problem...
How far is Disfarmer from NOT ART?
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