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5 TIPS FOR TAKING GREAT SUMMER PHOTOS FROM DERRICK WOO

A boy holds a beach crab in Jamaica (Photograph by Derrick Woo)

Longtime CSL contributor and expert photographer Derrick Woo shares 5 tips on how to get those perfect summer shots.

1. Use your flash - Even though we typically associate the summer with being sun filled, more light also means more shadows. Using a flash counterbalances those nasty shadows so everything is more evenly lit. When taking pictures of people, watch for shadows under the nose and eyes.

2. Don't use your flash - Contrary to the previous tip, sometimes shadows help convey or enhance the mood of a photo, especially with candids.

3. Hit the great outdoors - People are not the only ones coming out of hibernation. Animals and bugs are too. Take advantage of the warm temperature and photograph the wildlife. Be careful with flashes and noisy zooms as they may scare off your subjects.

4. Polarizing filters - These are useful for reducing reflections on some surfaces, darkening skies, and enhancing those summer colours. Lakes and rivers may appear clearer as well due to fewer reflections. These filters work wonders for landscape photos.

5. Let the kids out the house - Let's face it: nobody knows how to enjoy the summer like kids. Be there to capture those fun moments.

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BEHIND THE SCENES OF CSL SUMMER 2009 PHOTOSHOOT "BERMUDA"

One fine spring day CSL's Bermuda photoshoot brought together a team of photographers, makeup artist and stylists to make some incredible photos. Here our model Alina receives hair treatment from makeup and hair artist Caley (Artists Within).

Derrick Woo who shot the magazine photos shows off behind the lens.

Our behind the scenes photographer Jessie Yardley inspects his collection of cameras to choose the right one for this CSL photoshoot. "Isn't it nice to see the robins back?" asked Jessie as we started taking the shots outside.

Alina gets her makeup applied by Caley.

Alina gets her nails polished in a bright spring coral colour from Essie for the photos.

The shoot also coincided with the launch of Jessie's new website for models, artists and photographers Model Republic.

Want to see how the pictures turned out? Go to http://www.citystyleandliving.com/ and view the Spring 2009 issue now.

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