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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.

Understanding Portrait Photography

Author : Bryan Peterson
Publisher : Watson-Guptill
ISBN 13 : 0770433146
Total Pages : 194 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (74 download)

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The Portrait Photography Course

Author : Mark Jenkinson
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780321766663
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (666 download)

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Download or read book The Portrait Photography Course written by Mark Jenkinson and published by . This book was released on 2011-04-28 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The ability to create an effective portrait is probably the single most important skill any aspiring photographer must master. Few professional photographers, whatever their area of specialization, can hope to have a successful career without ever being called upon to create a likeness of another person. The Portrait Photography Course is designed to build a student photographer's experience and get him or her started on a rewarding career. Detailed tutorials cover every aspect of studio and location work, from composition and psychology to complex lighting schemes, equipment options, and digital retouching. Portfolios of exemplary images showcase individual photographers' work and demonstrate techniques explored in the tutorials, while interviews with top portrait photographers shed insight into their methodologies and philosophies. Presented and written by a leading portrait photographer, this book is an indispensable guide to taking professional pictures.¿

Portrait Photography

Author : Mark Cleghorn
Publisher : Lark Books
ISBN 13 : 9781579905484
Total Pages : 142 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (54 download)

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Download or read book Portrait Photography written by Mark Cleghorn and published by Lark Books. This book was released on 2004 with total page 142 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: All great portraits, whether they are taken on film or digitally, depend on the photographer's ability to use light and pose the subject. Learn the essential techniques of these two important elements and you'll produce remarkable images every time. Book jacket.

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

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.

Doug Box's Guide to Posing for Portrait Photographers

Author : Douglas Allen Box
Publisher : Amherst Media
ISBN 13 : 1608950387
Total Pages : 126 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (89 download)

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Download or read book Doug Box's Guide to Posing for Portrait Photographers written by Douglas Allen Box and published by Amherst Media. This book was released on 2009-03-01 with total page 126 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Often overshadowed by complicated lighting techniques or advanced postproduction tips, this resource seeks to remind the professional photographer of the fundamental importance of a subject's pose. Conveniently designed in two-page spreads—a striking portrait on one side, a comprehensive how-to of the strategies used on the other—this reference includes countless techniques for studio sessions as well as outdoor and location shoots, with individuals or groups, male or female clients, and in sitting, standing, or lying poses. With advice from a well-known and respected professional, it covers all the basics, showing how to emphasize a client's assets and downplay perceived flaws, how to create a cohesive, engaging group photo, how to use natural elements on location to enhance an image, and how to ensure that the result flatters the subject and adds the essential professional polish to an image.

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.

Mastering Light

Author :
Publisher : Amherst Media
ISBN 13 : 1682030199
Total Pages : 128 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (82 download)

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Download or read book Mastering Light written by and published by Amherst Media. This book was released on 2017-01-01 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Portrait lighting is part art, part science. There are so many tools at the photographers’ disposal—and myriad settings and setups that can be used. So, how do you master the light for consistent, predictable results, indoors and out? In this guide, award-winning photographer Curley Marshall teaches you the nuts and bolts of portrait lighting. You’ll learn to work with natural light and studio lighting sources, both as they exist and in modified forms. You’ll discover posing and lighting combinations that will help you to ensure that your subject’s face—the focal point of every portrait—appears dimensional and, where need be, slimmer. You’ll learn how to give the eyes sparkle through proper catchlight placement and how to bring out the color of the eyes. You’ll also learn the basic lighting setups heralded by portrait artists throughout time—including loop lighting, Rembrandt lighting, butterfly lighting, and more.

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!

Understanding Exposure, Fourth Edition

Author : Bryan Peterson
Publisher : Amphoto Books
ISBN 13 : 1607748517
Total Pages : 178 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (77 download)

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Download or read book Understanding Exposure, Fourth Edition written by Bryan Peterson and published by Amphoto Books. This book was released on 2016-03-15 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This newly revised edition of Bryan Peterson's most popular book demystifies the complex concepts of exposure in photography, allowing readers to capture the images they want. Understanding Exposure has taught generations of photographers how to shoot the images they want by demystifying the complex concepts of exposure in photography. In this newly updated edition, veteran photographer Bryan Peterson explains the fundamentals of light, aperture, and shutter speed and how they interact with and influence one another. With an emphasis on finding the right exposure even in tricky situations, Understanding Exposure shows you how to get (or lose) sharpness and contrast in images, freeze action, and take the best meter readings, while also exploring filters, flash, and light. With all new images, as well as an expanded section on flash, tips for using colored gels, and advice on shooting star trails, this revised edition will clarify exposure for photographers of all levels.

The Best of Portrait Photography

Author : Bill Hurter
Publisher : Amherst Media
ISBN 13 : 1608951499
Total Pages : 127 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (89 download)

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Download or read book The Best of Portrait Photography written by Bill Hurter and published by Amherst Media. This book was released on 2008-02-01 with total page 127 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Featuring techniques and images from more than 40 of the industry's top photographers, this resource shows the best methods for lighting and posing individuals, couples, and groups, both on location and in the studio. Details are included on how to pose subjects, elicit expressions, create dynamic compositions, and utilize traditional lighting setups. Whether a photographer shoots weddings, group portraits, executive images or a little bit of everything, this book serves as a how-to guide and an idea file. Fully updated with all new images and covering the newest digital technology and latest software versions, this resource is an indispensable guide for photographers.

The Luminous Portrait

Author : Elizabeth Messina
Publisher : Amphoto Books
ISBN 13 : 0817400125
Total Pages : 178 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (174 download)

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Download or read book The Luminous Portrait written by Elizabeth Messina and published by Amphoto Books. This book was released on 2012-04-24 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Infuse your images with glowing, luminous light From high-profile wedding and portrait photographer Elizabeth Messina comes this beautiful guide to shooting lush, romantic portraits exclusively in natural light. Whether you’re photographing children, weddings, maternity and boudoir, or portraits of any kind, The Luminous Portrait will inspire you with Elizabeth’s personal approach and award-wining images, sharing the art to making flattering portraits that appear “lit from within.”

Portrait Photography

Author : Erik Valind
Publisher : Pearson Education
ISBN 13 : 0321951611
Total Pages : 265 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (219 download)

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Download or read book Portrait Photography written by Erik Valind and published by Pearson Education. This book was released on 2014 with total page 265 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discusses the fundamentals of portrait photography and reveals how to get the best shots of subjects both in the studio and outdoors, addressing the problems and opportunities both settings present.

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.

Train Your Gaze

Author : Roswell Angier
Publisher : AVA Publishing
ISBN 13 : 294037337X
Total Pages : 227 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (43 download)

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Download or read book Train Your Gaze written by Roswell Angier and published by AVA Publishing. This book was released on 2007-05-31 with total page 227 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What is common to all portrait photographs is a situational element. In portrait photography, the presence of the photographers gaze also becomes an integral part of what the picture is about- the activity of one person looking, manifested in a moment that can feel like the blink of an eye or a small eternity. This book offers for the first time a complete text that combines the theoretical with the practical.

Essential Elements of Portrait Photography

Author : Bill Israelson
Publisher : Amherst Media
ISBN 13 : 1608957527
Total Pages : 128 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (89 download)

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Book Synopsis Essential Elements of Portrait Photography by : Bill Israelson

Download or read book Essential Elements of Portrait Photography written by Bill Israelson and published by Amherst Media. This book was released on 2014-09-22 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Creating an idealized image of a subject is a portrait photographer's job. However, the approach is not quite formulaic. From one subject to the next and one day to the next, there are different goals and scenarios—on Monday, you may be tasked with photographing your subjects under cloudy skies on a beach; on Tuesday, you may need want to downplay your client's wide hips in the studio; on Wednesday, you may want to create dramatic lighting for an actor's portfolio—on-stage. Every day, there is a unique challenge to meet, often under varying conditions. So, how do you make a magically good portrait during every shoot? In this book, Bill Israelson shows you how to tackle the problem of creating a great portrait of your every client. Beginning with a discussion on equipment essentials, breaking the discussion into two topics—gear for studio work and portable equipment for location work. Next, you'll learn simple posing strategies for making women, men, kids, and groups looks their best in any presentation. You'll learn how to position the body from head to toe to maximize assets and downplay common problem areas. Lighting is the backbone of every image. In the studio, you have complete control over every facet of the lighting—from its hardness or softness to its color temperature and direction. On location, the basic principles of good lighting still apply—but the quality and quantity of light is subject to change. Israelson shows you how to harness the available light and supplement it when needed to create saleable images every time. With straightforward, jargon-free text and a wide range of image examples, this book will help you quickly learn how to improve your portrait results to create client-pleasing portraits every time.