Nude Photography As A Profession

Many keen and experienced photographers have grown to adore nude photography after as little as one or two shoots. The human form can be wonderous and continuously changing. Equally, the industry of nude art photography does have its rogues but when you pass the the boundary of lust and wonder, you can be left with a continuing desire to improve the artform of nude photography for the rest of your life.

Of course, there are major hurdles to overcome to enter nude photography, not least of which is the need to practise technique. By its very nature there has to be at least one subject, and the big problem for the photographer here is image. To some, the image of a nude photographer is tied in with the “dirty Macintosh” brigade, with the false wig, dark glasses and dark hat.

Not everyone believes the adage that an erotic photograph, does not have to be nude, and a nude photograph is not necessarily erotic. The biggest challenge is to find a suitable model, and certainly in small town rural backwater areas, it is not the brightest propaganda move to put an advertisement in the Post Office window. It is also suspect to approach someone in the street.

Impeccable credentials help here, an image of a bona fide photographer, with a studio, and a business card with a portfolio. A professionally created business card also helps; a ripped off part of an old envelope invites suspicion. It is not necessary to have a portfolio of nudes, but it is essential as an aid of creating the feeling of trust. It can be very helpful to not tell a prospective model what you do, but show them, and depending on their responses take it from there.

A lot of nude photographers start with a self portrait an this is better than nothing in some cases. There are several other methods that can be used to find people to model. Your first option is to hire professional (glamour) models. That can be expensive, and they're not often familiar with that type of work. The second option is to hire amateur models, or perhaps even nude still life models, the problem here is that the latter will have no inhibitions taking their clothes off, and may be able to sit still and hold a specific pose for long periods of time, however they may not be the best models to animate themselves. The third option is not to pay a model at all, but find someone with a vested interest in making a portfolio work. Whilst thinking about this matter during the research for this article it occurred to me, that the ideal person, would be someone who would be prepared to model in exchange for a portfolio, or other photographic service. In other words, a model who has a reason to make the session work will undoubtedly put more effort into overcoming any technical difficulties. Perhaps you know someone who is pregnant who might want to model in exchange for the photos.

Secondly that type of model will produce better results, than some eighteen year olds with a perfect body and a bad attitude. A personal model with enthusiasm to explore different perspectives and techniques has to produce better results than a wooden, but perfect doll. It does not alter the fact that your model must be at peace with the thought of nude modelling as a whole, but a sensitive relationship with the photographer will work wonders here. The rules are no different for a photographer here than a portrait photographer, he or she must first have self confidence. If you cannot get that across to your model he or she will be reluctant to give it their best shot.

This type of photography is striving for a look that is natural, and even has a look that it has not been posed for at all. Comfort is essential not just physical comfort though that is important, but mental comfort, the model must be able to understand the concept behind what you are trying to do so that she can co-operate. You have to take the time to explain the techniques of flattering compositions, but equally the model has to work on being fluid and graceful in these motions.

A good relationship with your model built on confidence is essential when you come to evaluate and criticise the work. Your first session will create the tone for future work, but that is when a model will be her most nervous, a way of getting over this barrier might be to ask her to come accompanied, and that may make for a lighter more relaxed session.

Working with the same model over a number of sessions builds up a rapport, and helps the model learn what works in the images, and what doesn't. She has to be able to see the completed image, before this is really possible. As the model becomes more familiar with how you work and experiences the crucial processes of making an image, the model becomes better at generating poses which work for you, and on the whole, the number of successful images increases.

The locations for this type of photography is not important in terms of the finished image, but it needs to be a little circumspect, or you have to take along a person who watches for stray wanderers if it is outdoors. Lighting normally seems to be better if it is natural, but a single candle can be effective particularly with the use of an older model.

It is important to think ahead before this type of assignment and instruct a model to wear loose clothing and possibly no underwear as strap marks into the skin can take a long time to subside and will ruin the final shots.

Once you have managed to break into this type of work there are many stock libraries that specialise in this type of work.

by: Roy Barker

Photography and the Great Outdoors

Combining photography with the passion of hiking, biking and mountain climbing can result in the most incredible photographs imaginable. Whether it's ice climbing in the Rockies, with your camera bag packed safely away, until you reach the summit where you have a breathtaking panoramic view of the frozen earth spread out as far as the eye can see. Or a leisurely springtime hike up a flower carpeted Pocono hillside with your camera close at hand to catch that pheasant or covey of quail. The outdoors and photography are a perfect match.

If you're a week-end photographer who can't wait to get out of the city and become one with nature, there are countless opportunities that will allow you to fulfill your desire to "get away" and get that "shot of a lifetime".

Consider those who are lucky enough to live in Seattle, Washington where you can leave work on a Friday afternoon and be standing on the majestic and rugged coastline, removing your camera and tripod from their bag in time to be setting up to focus on one of the most beautiful sunsets on earth. The next morning, while enjoying your first cup of coffee, you could be snapping pictures of the Grey whales which migrate north along the Washington coast between February and April every year.

Or maybe mountain scenery is your first love and you are fortunate enough to live in the Yellowstone area of Montana were the wildlife is phenomenal. Grizzly, coyote, elk.... big horned sheep playing on the mountainside. Buffalo grazing peacefully, as they must have a 100 years ago. This is truly Big Sky Country where you can catch a glimpse of a graceful eagle gliding silently through the trees. These are pictures most people can only see in a magazine, not through their camera lens on a brisk autumn morning.

Remember it's important to research not only where you're going to be photographing and what camera equipment you'll be using, but also the bags, backpacks and pouches to which you entrust your valuable cameras, lenses, tripods and accessories The touring bicyclist needs to invest in a dry sack in the event he encounters inclement weather, but the young photographer hiking through the Sierra Nevada, in search of the various species of blooming cactus, probably would be in need of the backpack with room for her water bottles. Look for quality, durability and functionality.

Whatever your passion, wherever you call home. There are beautiful pictures waiting to be taken. That horse pasture you are fortunate enough to pass on your way to work every day. Stop; take a good look. I bet you'll see a terrific photograph. One you'd probably be in awe of if you saw it in a magazine. So pack up those camera bags and keep your equipment handy. You never know when that one perfect picture will appear.

by: Suzanne VanDegrift

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Basic Skills In Digital Photography

Basically, there is not much difference between using a digital camera and a manual camera. In fact, most experts believe that using a digital camera actually spoils the photographer, making everything so easy for him. Still, there are many who remain daunted by the prospects of using a digital camera especially when their training comes mainly from manual photography.

There are a number of skills that one needs to learn before switching to the digital format. Read through and find out some of the things that you need to develop.

Computer skills
Digital photography involves dealing with computers. In fact, operating the digital camera is like operating a small computer. There are functions that are actually similar to the computer like formatting and delete and a whole lot of other things. You need to be familiar with the functions in order to be able to maximize the digital camera.

In addition, you also need to be really familiar with computer when storing your picture files and adjusting your photos. With this, you need to be able to perform computer tasks such as cutting, pasting, copying, renaming and opening and closing of files and folders.

There are a number of good books that provide tutorials that will enhance computer skills as well as teach you some of the basics in using the computer with regards to photography. Some books in photography, digital photography will for sure contain sections that deal with computers.

Knowledge in graphic programs
One can actually adjust photos and create a whole lot of effects with the use of graphic programs such as Photoshop. One can actually change the size of the photo, alter the pixels and even change the format into different file types. One good thing with digital cameras is the fact that one can actually alter the pictures taken before printing it.

With the use of these programs, one can erase flaws, sharpen some features of the photo, blur the background and even transfer one photo with another. If one is really good, you can even create one new photo by cutting different elements in various photos and put them all together.

Working knowledge with the various functions of the camera
As mentioned before, working with a digital camera is similar to working with a small computer. In order to maximize the digital camera, you need to master the functions including adjusting the various levels such as the shutter speed, the brightness, the contrast. There are even digital cameras that you can actually use as a manual camera; you just need to learn to adjust the functions.

by: Low Jeremy

Jual Putau

Joko yang sedang sakaw berat akhirnya memutuskan pergi ke apotik terdekat.
Joko: "Pak, jual putauw, nggak?"
Penjual: "Ini apotik legal, nggak jual yang begituan."

Keesokan harinya Joko datang lagi.
Joko: "Pak, jual putauw, nggak?"
Penjual (heran): "Lho, kemaren kan sudah saya bilang kalau apotik ini
legal, nggak jual barang begituan!"

Joko: "Maaf, Pak..."

Keesokannya lagi, Joko datang mencoba keberuntungannya.

Joko: "Pak, ada putauw?"

Penjual (marah dan kesal): "Goblok banget sih elo! Gue udah bilang di
sini toko obat legal. Gak ada yang namanya putauw. Berani-beraninya
minta barang haram kayak gitu. Kalau elu dateng lagi minta putauw, gua
gunting kuping lu!!"
Joko kabur gemetaran.
Keesokan harinya (lagi)... si Joko nongol di toko obat tersebut. Si penjual
sudah masang tampang sangar.

Joko (takut-takut): "Pak... ada gunting?"

Penjual (setengah cuek): "Nggak!"
Joko: "Mmm.... kalo gitu... kalo gitu... ada putauw??

How to Fix Corrupted Registry

The Windows registry is a very vital filing technique that acts as the central nervous system of your computer. It saves all the selections and configuration records for administrative configuration, file associations, permissions, as well as individual user configurations for software and hardware. The registry is made up of different files and folders which vary in name and location depending on your version of Windows.

Windows persistently references the registry as you operate your computer. This is why registry errors, clutter, and distortion can lead to grave computer problems. Examples of registry-related problems are crashes, freezes, dll errors, ActiveX problems, runtime errors, as well as overall slow performance. Often the cause of a computer that seems to be slowing down over time is a cluttered Windows registry.

How Does The Registry Get Damaged Or Corrupted
The registry is prone to harm from a mixture of sources and reasons. One of the most common causes of trouble is the partial uninstallation of software and hardware drivers. Parts of programs frequently get left behind in the registry and cause discord with new or present software and hardware.

Another way the registry gets cluttered is when temporary registry files get created but are never eradicated. When the registry gets too big it can cause Windows to bog down and run slowly.

The Best Way To Fix Registry Errors
Removal of these pieces and clutter is often tricky, and you must use a registry cleaner software program to do it unless you know specifically what you're searching for. Most people do not know how to properly deal with the registry and can end up causing damage when they try to manually clean it. Using a registry cleaner is a safe and effective way of cleaning the registry.

How to Keep Your Windows System Running Fast

Even the most advanced hardware configuration can slow down over time as a result of software-related issues. While upgrading your computer's memory can help improve the operating system performance, especially if you are running Vista, there are several optimization tips that will help you to get the most out of your existing configuration:

Run a Reliable Spyware Cleaner
With the growth of media and software downloads, there's a good chance there a file on your machine is associated with spyware or ad-ware. Even if you're running an anti-virus system, you might be missing out on detection of files that can slow down your system and open up potential software vulnerabilities. Most spyware systems work by connecting your computer to an external data-mining source, allowing advertisers to serve you targeting ads without your knowledge and taking up valuable computing resources. In addition to running a system cleaner, consider deleting your browser's cookies and off-line files regularly.

Do an audit on Your System's Start-Up Programs
Upon installation, many programs start-up with Windows by default. Even if they are passively running in the background, this can take up quite a bit of memory and system resources. You can review these programs in the Control Panel, and can turn off automated startup for those programs that you don't use often; this can help you reduce both start-up and load times. In Vista, you can find these settings within Windows Defender in the 'Software Explorer' category in Tools. From there, you can then disable automated startups for programs that you don't use.

Consider Defragmenting Your Hard Drive
Over time, new software installations can be fragmented across various points on your hard drive. As a result, it can take longer for your processor to access files – to correct this problem, you can set your computer to defragment its hard drive on a regular basis. You can do so within the Windows Task Scheduler to set a weekly or monthly run time. After installing a particularly large program, such as Photoshop, you may want to also run the process manually.

Keep Your System Drivers Updated
Many slowdowns in Windows relate directly to out-of-date or incompatible software and hardware drivers. In particular, check to see that your graphics card has an updated driver that is optimized for your OS, especially if you're using Vista. By checking for new hardware drivers, you can greatly improve run-time speed and reduce incompatibilities that may slow down your system.

Run Only Those Features of Windows You Need
Although Windows comes with a number of features turned on by default, you may not need to run all of these various programs. To check to see which features are turned on, check in the Control Panel. In the 'Uninstall a Program' and click on the 'Turn Windows Features On or Off' tab on the left sidebar. Here, you will be able to select which optional features are implemented on your OS, and can improve the speed of your operating system by turning off features that you don't need.

3 Car Stereo Components

Tips To Put Them Together

If you are new to the car stereo market, you may find yourself overwhelmed at the sheer number of parts and accessories that can make up a top of the line car stereo system. In this article, we'll explore the basic components that make up a functioning car stereo system.

1. The Head Unit: Making It Happen

You may have seen the term "head unit" before and not known what exactly it was. Simply put the head unit is the part of your car stereo that actually produces the music from radio, tape, CD, or other device. But nowadays you can also get head units for your car stereo that can play DVDs or music and video from USB flash drives or memory cards. Head units have sure come a long ways from when people used to install home stereo equipment in their vehicles!

2. Amplifiers: Bring the Boom

While your head unit may provide its own internal amplification (which may be enough for you), at some point most car stereo enthusiasts will want to add amplifiers to the mix. Simply put, and amplifier takes a signal coming out of your head unit, and makes it louder. Be careful when shopping for amplifiers, as some of the large amps can draw over 100 amps; this may be well over what your alternator and battery can provide, and can cause damage to those components.

3. Speakers: Woofers, Tweeters, What?

The best head unit and amp is completely useless without speakers. Speakers, regardless of size, all do one thing: take the electrical signal coming from either the head unit's internal amp or your external amp and turn it into sound, usually loud sound. The different types of speakers are classified by the range of sounds they can reproduce. Tweeters, for example, only reproduce high pitches, while woofers reproduce the upper bass ranges. Midranges make midrange sounds, strangely enough, while subwoofers cover sounds from the low bass all the way down to subsonics (those sounds you can feel but not hear). Subwoofers are usually the first candidate for external amplifiers, since they require large amounts of current to make that bone shaking bass.

Putting It All Together

Let's review: head units take your CD or tape and convert it to electrical signals. The amplifier makes this signal larger, and finally the speakers take that signal and make sound out of it. These are the base components you need for any car stereo installation. The accessories, such as crossovers and signal isolators, may or may not be needed for your particular application.

These are the basics you need to know for all car stereo systems. Now that you have a better idea what all these different terms actually mean, you should be able to shop intelligently for your new car stereo system. Just remember, as always, while you get what you pay for, you don't necessarily have to have the absolute best (and most expensive) parts for a good sound. More often than not, a midrange product will provide the best bang for your buck. And remember, it's all modular! You don't HAVE to buy every piece all at once. You can start with the head unit, and simply wire it's built in amplifier into your factory car stereo speakers. Add a sub and an amp later if you want, or replace the factory speakers with higher quality ones, it's all up to you.

KAWIN EMAS

Sepasang suami istri sedang menikmati makan malam yang indah dalam rangka merayakan ulang tahun perkawinan mereka yang ke-50. Ulang Tahun Perkawinan Emas dengan 8 anak + 28 cucu + 2 cicit.
Ketika menikmati makanan pencuci mulut, si suami tiba-tiba teringat sesuatu dan kemudian menoleh ke arah istrinya dan bertanya, "Ada satu hal yang ingin kutanyakan padamu sejak lama lho. Tapi aku merasa tidak enak, jadi pertanyaan ini belum pernah terlontarkan. ..... Tapi malam ini khan kita merayakan Kawin Emas kita, kita sendiri sudah jadi Oma sama Opa, jadi... ada baiknya saya tanyakan sekarang deh..."

Si istri, "Apa sih? Tanya saja. Kenapa mesti tidak enak?"
"Gini.... anak kita yang nomor 4 kok nggak mirip sama! saudara- saudaranya yang lain. Apakah papanya beda?", tanya sang suami.
Si istri kaget mendengar pertanyaan sang suami.
Ia menundukkan kepala dan nggak sanggup menatap suaminya. "Iya.....," katanya mengaku, "Papanya beda."
Hening....... Mata si suami mendadak dipenuhi kabut air mata... "Ooh...," katanya sambil menahan sesak di dada, "Kalo gitu, boleh gak aku tahu siapa papanya?"
Hening lagi.......Sembari mengumpulkan keberanian, si istri menjawab, "Kamu...."

Disc Maintenance

CD Maintenance – How to make sure you CD stays in good shape
by: Keith McGregor

As we all know CDs & DVDs are prone to scratching, marking, cracking & breaking.

If you leave discs out near your PC or stereo, dust will settle or the data side will get scratched or marked. Now the best ways to prevent this happening are simple. They may sound straight forward but you’ll be surprised how many times CDs & DVDs are not protected properly. Following these simple steps will ensure you can use your CD's and DVD's for dvd copying and cd copying for years to come.

Keep your CDs in there Jewel Cases. If not there are PVC wallets which act as ample protection or Card Wallets. For you DVDs you must keep them in their DVD boxes or, as previously mentioned, PVC Wallets and Card wallets will do.

If your CD or DVD gets scratched, you may think that it’s damaged forever……..Wrong! The scratching on the surface of the disc simply fools the laser and makes it skip. Or, if you’re player has difficulty in loading the data, it’s due the surface being scratched and unable to read the digital data below.

However, do not panic! There are plenty of repair kits around to eliminate this problem and allow you to perfrom that all important cd copying or dvd copying. If you’ve thought you’ve lost a CD forever due to mark or scratch, think again!

These repair kits are a compound mixture of polish, which are specially designed for plastic (which discs are made up of). The mixture interacts with the polymer and allows the polish to get to work on the scratch. This polish will remove the majority of the disc that has been damaged and restore the music/data back to full playability.

Therefore, you revive your discs using these kits. However, I suggest you look after your CD or DVD by putting them back into their Jewel Case, DVD box, PVC Wallet or Card Wallet. Keep them in a dust-free environment or storage case.
Keep your discs playing longer...

When you remove your discs from their CD Jewel Cases or DVD box then you risk the centre-hub cracking or breaking. This will lead to disc failures. Especially for console playing or DVD films. Having looked around for a remedy to this common problem, we have found a solution...

It’s in the form of a metal reinforced centre-hub. It’s easy to attach and will reduce the stress that is normally applied when removing CDs or DVDs from Jewel Cases or DVD Boxes. This will prevent the discs from cracking at the centre. “Hurray!” I hear you say.

Toyota dan Daihatsu Luncurkan Mini MPV 7 Penumpang

Jumat, 26/12/2008 | 02:29 WIB

TOKYO, JUMAT — Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) dan Daihatsu Motor Co Ltd (DMC), pada Natal, 25 Desember 2008, meluncurkan produk terbaru mereka, kendaraan 7 penumpang dengan tiga deret tempat duduk untuk pasar Jepang.

Kedua perusahaan menggunakan nama masing-masing untuk produk baru ini. Toyota menamakannya dengan Passo Sette (bahasa Italia, Sette berarti tujuh), sedangkan Daihatsu memberi label Boon Luminas (gabungan dari dua kata Inggris: roomy dan luminious).

Meski 7 penumpang, TMC dan DMC tidak menjelaskan kategori kendaraan ini sebagai mini MPV. Dari penampilan, mobil ini mirip dengan saudaranya yang dibuat di Indonesia, Avanza dan Xenia. Untuk dimensi, Passo Sette dan Boon Luminas sedikit lebih besar, tetapi lebih rendah (lihat tabel "Perbedaan Dimensi").

Seperti Avanza dan Xenia, Passo Sette dan Boon Luminas juga dibuat oleh Daihatsu. Meski begitu, menurut kedua perusahaan, pengembangan produk dilakukan secara bersama-sama. Namun, Daihatsu lebih berperan karena punya pengalaman dan keahlian khusus membuat mobil-mobil kecil dan kompak. Diinformasikan pula, mobil ini dibuat oleh Daihatsu di Kyoto. Target penjualannya per bulan yaitu, Toyota 3.000 unit, dan Daihatsu 500 unit.

Mungkinkah ke Indonesia?

Dari segi penampilan, Passo Sette dan Boon Luminas memang lebih oke dan mengarah ke mini MPV. Kemungkinan besar, mobil ini nantinya juga akan dipasarkan di Indonesia oleh Daihatsu.

Itu diperkirakan tahun depan. Hal tersebut pernah dikemukakan oleh Amelia Tjandra, Direktur Pemasaran PT Astra Daihatsu Motor (ADM) ketika meluncurkan New Xenia atau Xenia Facelift pada September lalu.

"Tahun depan kami punya produk baru, MPV dengan dimensi antara Kijang dan Xenia,” pancingnya tanpa menambahkan keterangan. “Tunggu saja,” jelasnya ketika wartawan coba menggali informasi lebih dalam.

Mesin Avanza 1,5

Untuk mesin, sama dengan Avanza 1,5 liter. Tepatnya berkapasitas 1.495 cc. Tipenya pun hampir sama. Menurut rilis kedua perusahaan tersebut, mesin Passo Sette dan Boon Luminas adalah 3ZR-VE, sedangkan Avanza 1,5 tipenya 3SZ-VE.

Dari hasil penelusuran Kompas.com, tenaga dan torsi yang dihasilkan mesin produk baru ini sama dengan Avanza 1,5 liter. Tenaga maksimum 109PS @ 6.000 rpm dan torsi 14,4 kg-m @ 4.400 rpm.

Saat rilis produk baru ini dikeluarkan, baik Toyota maupun Daihatsu tidak menyertakan foto interior. Hanya dijelaskan, mobil ini berukuran kompak dan interiornya lega. Panjang interior mencapai 2.550 mm.

Jarak antara jok depan dan belakang 1.630 mm, sedangkan jok kedua dibuat terpisah dengan jarak 150 mm. Lantai di depan jok deretan ketiga dibuat lebih rendah dan menciptakan ruang kaki yang lega.

Secara keseluruhan, mobil bisa memuat lima penumpang dengan ruang untuk barang yang cukup besar atau 7 penumpang dengan nyaman. Pintu belakang membuka sampai 935 mm dan dinilai cukup lincah karena radius putarnya 5,2 meter.

Sistem kunci tanpa harus menggunakan kunci untuk masuk ke dalam mobil. Kunci ini sekaligus berfungsi sebagai immobilizer. Toyota dan Daihatsu menawarkan tombol untuk menghidupkan dan mematikan mesin (standar pada Passo Sette G dan Boon Luminas CX dan CX Aero).

Peranti Keamanan

Di Jepang mobil ini dipenuhi berbagai perlengkapan pengaman aktif, antara lain vehicle stability control (VSC) yang memonitor traksi dan secara otomatis mengontrol tenaga yang dikeluarkan mesin. Juga ada sistem pendistribusian tenaga rem yang disatukan dengan traction control (TRC) untuk mengontrol roda tidak spin saat pertama kali mobil dijalankan atau berakselerasi pada permukaan jalan lincin.

Untuk memindahkan tenaga, digunakan transmisi otomatis 4 kecepatan yang dikontrol secara elektronik. Tambahan lain adalah indikator lampu Eco-Drive (Daihatsu) untuk menunjukkan kondisi mengemudi irit bahan bakar atau Eco-Vehicle Assessment System (Eco-VAS) untuk Toyota.

Di Jepang, mobil ini ditawarkan dengan harga (Passo Sette) 1,490,000 yen dan 1,535,000 yen. Kalau dikonversi ke rupiah pada kondisi sekarang, harganya mencapai Rp 190 juta. Namun, harga itu pantas karena perlengkapannya seabrek. Kalau dipasarkan di Indonesia, pasti banyak perlengkapan dipreteli agar harganya terjangkau. Yah... ditunggu aja!

Source: Kompas Online

How to Dance With a Girl?

Slow dancing is one of the most romantic ways you can get close and intimate with your partner at a public place. Many girls love it when the guy asks for their hand and takes them to the dance floor. So keep these tips in mind and slow dance your way to love.

Take the girl's hand:
Escort your partner to the dance floor slowly and smoothly. If your partner is nervous, tell them that there is nothing to worry about, and be understanding if they don't want to dance.

Keep the position in mind:
Face your partner so that your head is about a foot away from his or hers. You need to know where to put your hands and how close to dance. Keep in mind that the hand directions here can be reversed if you are both more comfortable that way.

Who will lead?
Traditionally in a slow dance the man leads and the woman follows his movement. But if the woman leads it can be very sensual and seductive. All you have to do is guide your partner by subtly pushing or pulling their hand in the direction you want to go. The movements should be slow and smooth, and follow the beats of the music.

Get intimate:
For many couples slow dancing is more about being close to their partner and getting to know each other better. Feel free to talk to your partner, look into their eyes and, if the situation is appropriate, to steal a kiss or two. If you're both in a romantic mood, you may draw each other closer as the dance progresses. Nothing can be more romantic.

Build upon your basic skills:
Once you're comfortable with the slow dance, add new dimensions to the lead. Momentum turns, arches, dips and leans will come easily.

Thank your partner for the dance:
Whether you're dancing with your girlfriend, wife or with someone you've never met before, thank your partner. A sweet thank you can make all the difference.

Focus on spending time with your partner:
After all, that's what the slow dance is all about!

But while you have fun with slow dancing, don't forget to treat your partner to a nice dinner after that. This would be a perfect ending to a memorable evening for the two of you. Now get out there, try these dance tips, relax and really enjoy the next dance with someone special!