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21) Jeff Smith's Senior Portrait Photography Handbook: A Guide for Professional Digital Photographers
Author
Publisher
Amherst Media, Incorporated
Pub. Date
2010.
Physical Desc
1 online resource (128 pages)
Language
English
Description
"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....
Author
Publisher
Amherst Media, Incorporated
Pub. Date
2008.
Physical Desc
1 online resource (128 pages)
Language
English
Description
"Packed with stunning images from more than 40 of the world's most acclaimed wedding and portrait photographers, this book shows how to put together a lightweight, low-cost, and highly portable lighting kit that allows photographers to make quick work of creating perfect lighting in any location. Responding to a preference in the market for more natural, spontaneous-looking images, the guide explains how to achieve professional-quality lighting in...
Author
Publisher
Amherst Media, Incorporated
Pub. Date
2010.
Physical Desc
1 online resource (128 pages)
Language
English
Description
"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 a few light sources can be infinitely modified to create precision lighting effects that are customized for each subject. Every aspect of designing a flattering...
Author
Publisher
Amherst Media, Incorporated
Pub. Date
2003.
Physical Desc
1 online resource (112 pages)
Language
English
Description
"Designed for individuals without a background in photography, this simple guide shows parents how to take the best possible photographs of their child's first year. It is filled with helpful hints for creating high-quality images using simple, inexpensive equipment. Covered first are topics related to baby's first six months, such as getting close, shooting in the hospital, capturing a first smile, and taking baby's first portrait. The second six...
Author
Publisher
Amherst Media, Incorporated
Pub. Date
2010.
Physical Desc
1 online resource (128 pages)
Language
English
Description
"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 levels of close-ups, from head-shots to full-lengths. Since posing is the second most challenging aspect of photography and with the added complications of a...
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Series
Publisher
Amherst Media, Incorporated
Pub. Date
2008.
Physical Desc
1 online resource (128 pages)
Language
English
Description
"From emotional bridal portraits and intimate images of the ceremony to dynamic reception and wedding party shots, this illustrative sourcebook explores the vast array of image styles available to modern wedding photographers. Containing interviews with the top 10 wedding studio owners in the country, this indispensable reference offers a variety of opinions on everything from art and business philosophies to scheduling, handling retainers, writing...
Author
Publisher
Amherst Media, Incorporated
Pub. Date
2012.
Physical Desc
1 online resource (128 pages)
Language
English
Description
"Essential for professional commercial photographers but with appeal for anyone who enjoys architectural photography, this book explains how to build better light indoors while finding the optimal positions for capturing images. Beginning with advice on understanding angles, controlling perspective, and becoming familiar with the tools necessary for capturing interiors, this guidebook then progresses onto explanations of various types of light, methods...
Author
Publisher
Amherst Media, Incorporated
Pub. Date
2013.
Physical Desc
1 online resource (160 pages)
Language
English
Description
"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...
Author
Publisher
Amherst Media, Incorporated
Pub. Date
2012.
Physical Desc
1 online resource (160 pages)
Language
English
Description
"Detailing the many uses of the most important component of any photograph-light-this handbook shows readers how to infuse a still frame with emotion, action, and other storytelling qualities that define great photography. Pulitzer Prize-winning photographer Barry Staver explores professional techniques for designing effective lighting setups with flash by beginning with an overview of fundamental techniques, then teaching readers how to go beyond...
Author
Publisher
Amherst Media, Incorporated
Pub. Date
2011.
Physical Desc
1 online resource (128 pages)
Language
English
Description
"Presenting strategies to assist photographers in bringing out the beauty in their subjects, this manual shows how the previously unique lighting techniques required within diverse areas of photography have evolved and condensed into a combined skill set. Presented in a portfolio style and using images from real sessions with actual clients, this guide covers the necessary tools, the process of job preparation, and the fundamental techniques used...
Author
Publisher
Amherst Media, Incorporated
Pub. Date
2012.
Physical Desc
1 online resource (128 pages)
Language
English
Description
"Designed to address the challenges of pleasing both the subject of the portrait and his or her parents, this visual sourcebook offers creative, evocative poses for a successful senior photo session. Through the inclusion of contemporary images from some of the world's most accomplished photographers, shutterbugs will learn which poses best walk the line between the many expectations for the portrait; girls favor sexy, fashion-inspired poses, while...
Author
Publisher
Amherst Media, Incorporated
Pub. Date
2013.
Physical Desc
1 online resource (160 pages)
Language
English
Description
"From magazine ads to web applications, this instructive handbook details the ever-expanding area of product photography and discusses the unique skills required to be successful. Beginning with the basics for creating professional-looking shots, the qualities of light and the rendering of color and texture are covered while the tools to be used for controlling those qualities is explained through a step-by-step lighting setup. The latter half of...
Author
Publisher
Amherst Media, Incorporated
Pub. Date
2009.
Physical Desc
1 online resource (128 pages)
Language
English
Description
"With detailed, informative instructions for capturing personable and memorable yearbook photos, actor and model portfolios, and business, bridal, and children's portraits, this exhaustive reference covers what photographers need to know to be successful. Emphasizing that the client is always the center of the photograph, this resource illustrates how to evaluate the customer to determine which features to downplay and which to accent. Tips for creating...
Author
Publisher
Amherst Media, Incorporated
Pub. Date
2013.
Physical Desc
1 online resource (160 pages)
Language
English
Description
"Documenting the process of lighting studio portraits from start to finish, this handy manual covers both the artistic and technical aspects of achieving success. Short one- or two-page lessons are amply illustrated to guide the reader through each phase, and before-and-after images-or image sequences showing variations and alternative approaches-are presented to facilitate understanding. Noting that light can present a special challenge that is part...
Author
Publisher
Amherst Media, Incorporated
Pub. Date
2009.
Physical Desc
1 online resource (128 pages)
Language
English
Description
"Detailed discussions and eye-catching, dynamic images show photographers how to masterfully create beautifully illuminated models in this professional, informative resource. With an endless array of looks for all types of models-such as nude, athletic, advertising, hand, leg, and plus size-this manual is packed with inspiration as well as technical advice. Start-to-finish analyses of real-life sessions help photographers take the guesswork out of...
Author
Publisher
Amherst Media, Incorporated
Pub. Date
2012.
Physical Desc
1 online resource (160 pages)
Language
English
Description
"Full of outstanding images created on real assignments, this book provides a valuable insight into the creative process of one of today's top portrait photographers. In support of each portrait image is a setup image, an outtake image from the shoot, or both. Rodriguez is a master of lighting, so lighting diagrams are provided for every shot, making it easy for readers to adapt the setups to their own subjects and shooting style. The guide also provides...
38) 500 Poses for Photographing Group Portraits: A Visual Sourcebook for Digital Portrait Photographers
Author
Publisher
Amherst Media, Incorporated
Pub. Date
2013.
Physical Desc
1 online resource (128 pages)
Language
English
Description
"Filled with images by accomplished portrait, fashion, and wedding photographers, this is a resource for photographers seeking inspiration for their own work when capturing group images. Designed for ease of use, the sample portraits in this guidebook are grouped according to the number of subjects included-working from small groups of three up to larger groups including 10 or more people-and within each section, the portraits are further subdivided...
Author
Publisher
Amherst Media, Incorporated
Pub. Date
2010.
Physical Desc
1 online resource (128 pages)
Language
English
Description
"Incorporating several categories of beauty photography-maternity, fitness, boudoir, Maxim style, Goth glamour, and fetish glamour-this guide describes the artistic and technical nuances of each genre while teaching posing and compositional techniques. Explaining how to choose popular lights and modifiers, the guide helps novice and professional photographers create stunning portraits with mood and personality that highlight the most desirable aspects...
Author
Publisher
Amherst Media, Incorporated
Pub. Date
2009.
Physical Desc
1 online resource (128 pages)
Language
English
Description
"Outlining a theory that combines the refinement of traditional posing techniques with the more organic, spontaneous techniques of photojournalism, this creative and informative resource offers poses that rely on personality and interaction. These instructions from a veteran wedding photographer provide the skills needed to recognize what makes a great pose and how to subtly direct your clients to achieve the needed balance between looking great and...
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