With the surge in popularity of small flash photography, the Amherst Media Bill Hurter's Small Flash Photography Techniques for Professional Digital Photographers Book is a timely resource for shutterbugs looking to take full advantage of a growing trend. Studio flash sys...
With the recent implementation of digital technology and the rapid changes in the industry as a whole, digital portrait photography now requires a new set of marketing skills that differ from those used in film photography. In this book, Kathleen Hawkins shows you how to upgrade your sales ...
For the subjects, family portraits provide cherished memories of how a family looked "back then" and a document of the family's growth as new generations are added. For the photographer, however, family portraits are a challenge that will draw on all of your skills. In this book, you will mas...
With this guidebook, photographers learn how to create stunning, professional images while avoiding the common pitfalls of using an on-camera flash. Techniques for using simple accessories—such as bounce cards and diffusers as well as how to improve a lighting scenario by enhancing it r...
Photographers who shoot on location with traditional studio lighting equipment may spend more time packing and porting their expensive equipment than designing beautiful lighting. Fortunately, Kirk Tuck has found a better way. Using small, computerized, battery-powered flash units and lightwe...
There is an art to posing models—an art that photographers must develop in order to succeed. Beginning models in particular rely on the experience of the photographer to guide them to flattering poses, but even experienced models need the photographer to fine-tune their look in each ima...
Posing can be challenging for even seasoned portrait photographers. There are so many areas of the subject's body that must be finessed —whether simply to best present an attractive feature or to mask a problem area—that configuring a pose that suits the client, the mood of the ...
Today's wedding photographers face incredible demands, shooting in ever-changing conditions, with no do-overs. In this new book, Damon Tucci shows you how to rise to the occasion and produce beautiful, magazine-quality images at every event. You'll learn how to conduct a thorough client consu...
Contemporary children's portrait photographers strive to create images that are focused on emotion, relationships, and storytelling—images that go far beyond simple likeness of the subject. In this book, you'll learn the ins and outs of accomplishing this goal. You'll learn how to evalu...
Though many factors contribute to a great image—lens choice, pose, props, etc.—every single subject requires well-executed lighting to enhance their appearance. This careful use of lighting to sculpt the subject in a flattering way is what distinguishes true artists from mere pict...
Monte Zucker was widely known as a master portrait photographer, but will perhaps be remembered even more fondly for his commitment to education. Over the course of his sixty-year career, Monte taught tens of thousands of young photographers—many of whom, now leaders in the field, credi...
Taking the guesswork out of lighting, the Amhearst Media Christopher Grey's Studio Lighting Techniques for Photography is an invaluable examination of techniques from an accomplished expert. The most essential principles for photo shoots are presented through lengthy image ...
Never before has the demand for images of women who are pregnant been greater. Magazines are filled with photos of celebrities proudly showing off their pregnant figures, and women everywhere want to document their beauty during pregnancy. Now, photographers everywhere are recognizing the cre...
Posing is one of the most important tools used by professional photographers to optimize the appearance of their subjects. Unfortunately, at weddings—where time is typically tight and couples don't want lenghtly photo sessions to distract them from time with their guests—there's o...
While studio lighting offers complete control, many photographers are reluctant to dive into it because of the perceived startup costs or confusion over what equipment they really need. In this book, acclaimed photographer Kirk Tuck charts a simple course to success—and shows you how re...
Containing numerous contemporary images by leading photographers, this indispensable manual concerning wedding portraits explains posing fundamentals as well as how to create a flattering, feature-specific photograph-one that focuses on the head, shoulders, arms, legs, or torso-in different...
There are huge advantages to shooting with natural or available light: it lets you shoot more spontaneously, it puts your portrait subjects at ease, and it makes it easier to see the relationships between highlights and shadows. Above all, working with natural light will get you to think on...
Senior portrait photography is always in a state of flux. Image concepts that thrilled seniors one year may be out of style the next—and the tools needed to create those images, to present them, and even attract new clients, are changing all the time. As a result, senior portrait photog...
Perfect all of your images, simplify your workflow, and make every wedding shoot a more streamlined, positive, and productive experience with one hundred easy-to-implement ideas from the pros. The unique format of this book makes it a perfect reference for photographers who need some quick ...
In this book, acclaimed wedding and portrait photographer Doug Box provides a posing primer, then moves on to simple lessons that present an image or series of images, along with the precise strategy he used to create each look. Included are examples for creating dynamic, leading lines to kee...
Posing portrait subjects on location requires a skill set that differs from what photographers rely on when working in the studio. Without posing stools and tables, set lights, and an array of props to tuck their subjects behind, a location session can prove more challenging—and less pr...
Billy Pegram provides you with the knowledge you need to showcase a model's best attributes, conceal any problem areas, reveal her personality, and appeal to her target market. Also included are start-to-finish analysis of real-life sessions, each with a different objective. Packed with eye-c...
With a practical approach to the art and business of professional photography, this handbook shows how to use lighting more effectively, efficiently, and economically. Beginning with a discussion of lighting sources and moving into an outline of light modifiers, this guide demonstrates how ...
Filled with tips for producing paramount effects using a single flash, this guide shows amateur and professional photographers how to lighten their gear load and free up their budget. With an in-depth look at equipment and special features, this manual covers essential topics such as shooti...
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