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Secrets of Great Portrait Photography

Author : Brian Smith
Publisher : New Riders
ISBN 13 : 0132867729
Total Pages : 769 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (328 download)

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Download or read book Secrets of Great Portrait Photography written by Brian Smith and published by New Riders. This book was released on 2012-09-26 with total page 769 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this sexy, bold book, Pulitzer-Prize winning photographer Brian Smith tells the stories behind the photos and lessons learned in 30 years of photographing celebrities and people from all walks of life. Smith’s long list of famous and infamous subjects includes pro basketball players Dwayne Wade and Shaquille O’Neal; billionaires Bill Gates, Richard Branson, and Donald Trump; tennis stars Serena and Venus Williams; actors Anne Hathaway, Antonio Banderas, Christopher Walken, Taye Diggs, Jane Krakowski, and William H. Macy; and many more. You’ll get the inside scoop on what goes on at a celebrity photo shoot in this gorgeous guide to making professional portraits. Smith has mastered how to make a meaningful portrait on a magazine’s budget and on a celebrity’s schedule, which can sometimes be 15 minutes or less. Smith reveals his tips on connecting with people, finding the perfect location, telling a great story through portraiture, getting the ideal pose, capturing emotion and gestures, arranging unique group shots, and lighting the scene just right. You might not be photographing the rich and famous, but after reading Smith’s tell-all guide, you’ll know how to give everyone who makes their way in front of your camera the star treatment.

The Art of Portrait Photography

Author : Michael Grecco
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780936262857
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (628 download)

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Download or read book The Art of Portrait Photography written by Michael Grecco and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A collection of over 60 photographs by leading photographer Michael Grecco whose work regularly appears in Entertainment Weekly, Premiere and numerous other entertainment publications. Each shot is carefully analysed from concept to execution providing a valuable insight into his creative and technical methods.

Digital Portrait Photography: Art, Business and Style

Author : Steve Sint
Publisher : Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
ISBN 13 : 9781600593352
Total Pages : 224 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (933 download)

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Book Synopsis Digital Portrait Photography: Art, Business and Style by : Steve Sint

Download or read book Digital Portrait Photography: Art, Business and Style written by Steve Sint and published by Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.. This book was released on 2009 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Most amateurs dream of taking professional-quality portraits; Steve Sint can show them how. After shooting over a million portraits, he has a wealth of knowledge to share, on everything from the basics of good composition to the fine details of advanced lighting techniques. Sint simply delivers a complete course in digital portrait photography: he discusses set-ups and backdrops; the most flattering ways to pose both individuals and groups; tips on making the sessions fun and comfortable for everyone; and insider info on using electronic flash, both indoors and out. For those hoping to go pro, an entire chapter offers all the nuts and bolts information needed to turn your passion into a career!

Group Portrait Photography Handbook

Author : Bill Hurter
Publisher : Amherst Media
ISBN 13 : 9781584281597
Total Pages : 124 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (815 download)

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Download or read book Group Portrait Photography Handbook written by Bill Hurter and published by Amherst Media. This book was released on 2005 with total page 124 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Of all the portrait specialities, photographing group portraits is particularly demanding. How do they pose? How can everyone be kept in sharp focus and create an interesting composition? Bill Hurter, editor of Rangefinder magazine, provides a detailed study of what makes group portraiture work. Illustrated with images from over 40 top portrait photographers, this book teaches the techniques anyone can rely on to yield top-quality results.

Monte Zucker's Portrait Photography Handbook

Author : Monte Zucker
Publisher : Amherst Media
ISBN 13 : 1584285710
Total Pages : 125 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (842 download)

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Download or read book Monte Zucker's Portrait Photography Handbook written by Monte Zucker and published by Amherst Media. This book was released on 2007-09-01 with total page 125 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Master of portraiture Monte Zucker presents page after page of essential photographic lessons to enable photographers to achieve and exceed their financial and artistic goals. Providing instructions on how to conduct a well-crafted client consultation, readers will learn which angles of the face to photograph, how to pose the body, where to place the camera, and the proper positioning of lighting equipment in order to cultivate an emotional connection with clients to produce an ideal image. Chapters with expert advice on digital imaging cleanup and finishing techniques, clothing and makeup selection, and location and studio backdrop options to reinforce portrait concepts are also included.

Understanding Portrait Photography

Author : Bryan Peterson
Publisher : Watson-Guptill
ISBN 13 : 0770433138
Total Pages : 194 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (74 download)

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Download or read book Understanding Portrait Photography written by Bryan Peterson and published by Watson-Guptill. This book was released on 2020-08-04 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Capture the perfect portrait--even if it's with a selfie--in this updated edition of a trusted classic, now with all-new photography. Great portraits go beyond a mere record of a face. They reveal one of the millions of intimate human moments that make up a life. In Understanding Portrait Photography, renowned photographer Bryan Peterson shows how to spot those "aha!" moments and capture them forever. Rather than relying on pure luck and chance to catch those moments, Peterson's approach explains what makes a photo memorable, how to spot the universal themes that everyone can identify with, and how to use lighting, setting, and exposure to reveal the wonder and joy of everyday moments. This updated edition includes new sections on capturing the perfect selfie, how to photograph in foreign territory while being sensitive to cultures and customs, how to master portraiture on an iPhone, and the role of Photoshop in portraiture. Now with brand-new photography, Understanding Portrait Photography makes it easy to create indelible memories with light and shadow.

Direction & Quality of Light

Author : Neil van Niekerk
Publisher : Amherst Media
ISBN 13 : 1608955710
Total Pages : 157 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (89 download)

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Download or read book Direction & Quality of Light written by Neil van Niekerk and published by Amherst Media. This book was released on 2013-03-04 with total page 157 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Providing readers with a study of learning how to turn poorly lit images into finely crafted, masterfully lit photographs, this guidebook instills photographers with the self-confidence to think on their feet and photograph any portrait subject anywhere. Acclaimed photographer Neil van Niekirk presents seven distinctly different lighting scenarios—available light, exposure metering, a touch of flash, bounced on-camera flash, off-camera flash, video light, and hard sunlight—to show readers how to manipulate the direction and quality of light, the subject’s and photographer’s position, and numerous other variables so as to turn a bad image into a stunning, professional-level portrait. Packed with dozens of instructional, full-color photos, this work also features 10 sample photo sessions, allowing readers the opportunity to see the seven lighting scenarios put to practice.

Jeff Smith's Senior Portrait Photography Handbook

Author : Jeff Smith
Publisher : Amherst Media, Inc
ISBN 13 : 9781584282679
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (826 download)

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Download or read book Jeff Smith's Senior Portrait Photography Handbook written by Jeff Smith and published by Amherst Media, Inc. This book was released on 2010 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With detailed, informative instructions for capturing personable and memorable yearbook photos, this reference presents step-by-step demonstrations on advertising, talking to clients, producing outstanding images, and finalizing a sale. Noting the delicate balance of pleasing parents and teens alike, this resource illustrates how to marry the latest fashion-oriented photography trends with the needs of the family member who is paying for the session. A wealth of lighting and posing techniques combine with tips for analyzing the subject, choosing which features to accent and which to downplay, and creating alluring, fashionable looks that the whole family can appreciate. Emphasizing the value in allowing seniors to personalize their photos by bringing the shoot to their home or a more meaningful location, the guide also includes suggestions for incorporating additional visual elements such as pets, musical instruments, team uniforms, best friends, or significant others.

Portrait Photography

Author : Saraya Cortaville
Publisher : Crowood
ISBN 13 : 1847976271
Total Pages : 263 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (479 download)

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Download or read book Portrait Photography written by Saraya Cortaville and published by Crowood. This book was released on 2013-06-30 with total page 263 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This practical book explains the basic rules of portraiture, as well as covering more complex ideas of image making. Set out in chronological order as a photographer would approach a shoot, it explains each step of the process, including post-production and printing. Explains how to make the most of your camera and lenses, and the fundamentals of photography. Advises on how to approach shoots, whether for a baby or for a larger family grouping, and suggests poses for successful portraits. Explores the more creative aspects of photographic portraiture and includes master classes on more in-depth areas of portraiture. This practical book will help you learn about portrait photography and how to work creatively to take great photographs. Aimed at all professional and amateur photographers including the full range - portrait, glamour, hair, beauty and fashion. Superbly illustrated with 106 colour photographs. Saraya Cortaville is one of the most respected UK portrait photographers and regularly teaches workshops.

The Natural Light Portrait Book

Author : Scott Kelby
Publisher : Rocky Nook, Inc.
ISBN 13 : 1681984261
Total Pages : 328 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (819 download)

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Download or read book The Natural Light Portrait Book written by Scott Kelby and published by Rocky Nook, Inc.. This book was released on 2019-11-18 with total page 328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

What would your life be like if you could shoot absolutely amazing portraits? If you could be in any natural lighting situation, indoors or out, and know that you’d be able to create an amazing image every time? If you’ve ever dreamed of making such incredible portraits that your friends and family say, “Wait a minute, this is your photo!? You took this?” then you’re in luck.

Award-winning photography book author Scott Kelby teaches you exactly how to shoot and edit gorgeous natural light portraits. Scott shares all his secrets and time-tested techniques, as he discusses everything from his essential go-to portrait gear to camera settings to the portrait photography techniques you need to create absolutely stunning images. From window light to taming harsh outdoor light, from the tools and accessories you need to capture beautiful portraits in any lighting condition, Scott has got you covered.

Among many other topics, you’ll learn:

• The secrets to getting super-sharp portraits every time without breaking a sweat.

• Exactly which camera settings work best for natural light portraits (and which ones you should avoid).

• How to create separation with a silky smooth, out-of-focus background no matter which lens you have.

• How to tame even the harshest light and turn it to your advantage to create soft, beautiful, wrapping light.

• Which lenses will get you the best results and why.

• What gear you need, which accessories work best, and a ton of killer tips that will help you create better images and make the entire experience that much more fun.

It’s all here, including an entire chapter on post-processing and retouching, and another with detailed portrait recipes, and best of all, it’s just one topic per page, so you’ll get straight to the info you need fast. There’s never been a natural light portrait photography book like it!

Professional Portrait Posing

Author : Michelle Perkins
Publisher : Amherst Media
ISBN 13 : 1584284374
Total Pages : 124 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (842 download)

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Download or read book Professional Portrait Posing written by Michelle Perkins and published by Amherst Media. This book was released on 2007-08-01 with total page 124 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A brief introduction to the basic principles of creating a flattering pose accompanies chapters devoted to 12 acclaimed photographers who present and discuss their favorite, most successful, and most challenging photos. Widely regarded for their flattering, inventive, and cutting-edge posing techniques, these professionals cover why the pose was selected, how it complemented the subject and the scene, and how it works to make the subject look his or her best. The special challenge of group portraits is also covered by many of the contributors. Additional topics of discussion include personalized tips for learning the art of posing, common problems they see in portraits and their solutions, and suggestions and ideas for researching poses.

Mastering Portrait Photography

Author : P. Wilkinson
Publisher : Mastering
ISBN 13 : 9781781450857
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (58 download)

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Download or read book Mastering Portrait Photography written by P. Wilkinson and published by Mastering. This book was released on 2015-11 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Photographic portraits should not be the formal, corporate-style poses of yesteryear, which reveal nothing of the subject's emotion, personality or mood - so believe Sarah Plater and Paul Wilkindon. Theirs is a modern, fresh and vibrant approach that aims to capture a moment in the lifestyle of the person or persons in the picture. This authoritative guide contains clear, concise and jargon-busting text that discusses the essential technical aspects of photography from choosing a camera and equipment to an appreciation of exposure, aperture, metering, shutter speed, depth of field and white balance settings, in addition to how natural light, colour and movement affect a photograph. A guide to posing helps to ensure dynamic and arresting images

Pet Photography

Author : Norah Levine
Publisher : Rocky Nook, Inc.
ISBN 13 : 1681980991
Total Pages : 280 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (819 download)

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Download or read book Pet Photography written by Norah Levine and published by Rocky Nook, Inc.. This book was released on 2016-12-30 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Portrait Photographer's Handbook

Author : Bill Hurter
Publisher : Portrait Photographer's Handbo
ISBN 13 : 9781584282075
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (82 download)

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Download or read book Portrait Photographer's Handbook written by Bill Hurter and published by Portrait Photographer's Handbo. This book was released on 2007 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Textbook-style photography handbook that covers all aspects of portraiture with images worthy of a coffee table book.

Think Like a Street Photographer

Author : Derren Brown
Publisher : Laurence King Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1399615319
Total Pages : 152 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (996 download)

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Download or read book Think Like a Street Photographer written by Derren Brown and published by Laurence King Publishing. This book was released on 2023-06-08 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'Never does that old maxim "the harder I practice, the luckier I get" ring truer.' - Matt Stuart Street photography may look like luck, but you have to get out there and hone your craft if you want to shake up those luck vibes. Matt Stuart never goes out without his trusty Leica and, in a career spanning twenty years, has taken some of the most accomplished, witty and well-known photographs of the streets. From understanding how to be invisible on a busy street, to anticipating a great image in the chaos of a crowd, Matt Stuart reveals in over 20 chapters the hard-won skills and secrets that have led to his greatest shots. He explains his purist and uniquely playful approach to street photography leaving the reader full of ideas to use in their own photography. Illustrated throughout with 100 of Stuart's images, this is a unique opportunity to learn from one of the finest street photographers around.

One Face Fifty Ways

Author : Imogen Dyer
Publisher : Ilex Press
ISBN 13 : 9781781577677
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (776 download)

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Download or read book One Face Fifty Ways written by Imogen Dyer and published by Ilex Press. This book was released on 2020-10-06 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Whichever side of the camera you like to be on, this book will show you how, with some simple camera techniques and inexpensive items of wardrobe, you can revolutionize your portfilio. That's always been the mission of photographer Mark and presenter and model Imogen, and now they've brought the expertise that has made their YouTube channel a hit to this imspiring volume."--

Steve McCurry: Looking East

Author : Steve McCurry
Publisher : Phaidon Press
ISBN 13 : 9780714876382
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (763 download)

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Download or read book Steve McCurry: Looking East written by Steve McCurry and published by Phaidon Press. This book was released on 2018-02-16 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Now in paperback, a selection of the very best of McCurry's powerful portraits from South and Southeast Asia This portfolio contains a selection of the best and most poignant portraits by Steve McCurry, a photographer known and loved the world over for his beautiful and enduring images of the landscapes and people of South and Southeast Asia. The collection includes iconic as well as lesser-known portraits of children, monks, pilgrims, and travellers that McCurry has encountered on his journeys throughout Afghanistan, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar (Burma), Pakistan, and Tibet.