The Picture Album Issue

This issue, as you can see, is almost entirely devoted to pictures. Many of our readers find pictures of other TVs the most interesting part of TVia so this issue is for them. In addition it makes a relatively quickly put together issue to bridge the gap between the much delayed No. 57 and the next regular issue No. 59.

Although we now have a regular magazine printer doing Transvestia all of these pictures will not be as good as you would like them to be. This is because so few people when taking a picture give consideration to poses and backgrounds. Contrast is an important thing when you wish a good shot. Dark against dark doesn't delineate the figure very well. Moreover most people don't realize that pinks and reds in color pics come out as black. Thus a red dress seems to be in good contrast against a dark sofa or drapes but comes out black against black and thus nearly invisible in the print.

Another thing that might be mentioned is the lack of smiling faces. TVing is fun, but so many fail to show this in their pics. Let yourself go and let the viewer of your pic realize that you are having a wonderful time. Live it up!

These comments are made here so that you can study the following pics-not only to enjoy them but to learn how to make your own bet- ter. Maybe next year we'll really have a showpiece. Plan for it and save out your best two pics till we call for them.

- Virginia

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