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Building on the techniques taught in Laurie White's popular Infrared Photography Handbook, this book features information on light metering, how to develop “infrared sensitive” eyes, improving shadow detail, and much more. SPECS: 8.5 X 11, paperback, 100 full color photos, fully illustrated, 128 pgs Laurie White Hayball is a 1986 graduate of UCLA School of Fine Arts in Motion Picture and Television. Trained as a cinematographer, Laurie has filmed MTV music videos, educational films, commercials, and dramatic shorts. Laurie was director of photography of the independently produced film cache, which was selected for the 1999 Sundance Film Festival. Laurie is also the author of the Infrared Photography Handbook, published by Amherst Media, Inc. Her images sell as fine art and have been the subject of exhibit OTHER BOOKS BY THIS AUTHOR
Infrared Photography Handbook
How to Photograph Your Baby’s First Year Quantity in Basket: None
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Find the filters you need to amplify your photography! Perfect for every photographer from beginner to pro, this manual presents a detailed look at traditional ("hardware") filters as well as digital ("software") types. You'll learn how to select your best filter options for your photographic style and will discover how implementing the device will impact your photos. Covering filters used for color correction, contrast enhancement, soft focus, and a full spectrum of interesting, artistic effects, this book will satisfy your quest for technical precision and your yearning for greater creative expression. FEATURES: •Comparisons of effects achieved using traditional vs. digital filters •Charts that allow readers to predict effects of a variety of filter types •Page after page of analyses of top filters

500 Poses for Photographing Men: A Visual Sourcebook for Digital Portrait Photographers Offering a variety of options for refining poses and spicing up portrait sessions, this visual sourcebook addresses the problems that photographers often run into when taking portraits of men, whether the pictures are for male fashion shoots, weddings, family shots, or individual portraits. For ease of use, this reference groups sample images according to how much of the subject is included in the frame�from head-and-shoulders shots to full-length portraits. Containing contemporary images from leading professionals, this indispensable manual explains posing fundamentals as well as how to offset the fears, concerns, and insecurities that men can bring to a portrait session. About the Author
Michelle Perkins is a professional photographer, a designer, and a writer. Her images and articles have appeared in After Capture, PC Photo, and Rangefinder magazines. She is the author of numerous books, including 500 Poses for Photographing Women, Beginner�s Guide to Adobe Photoshop, and Digital Portrait Photography 101. She lives in Buffalo, New York. Quantity in Basket: None
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A COMPLETE PHOTO BUSINESS PACKAGE FOR ALL PHOTOGRAPHERS by Cliff Hollenbeck Learn how to make big money as a freelance photographer. This book shows you how to land the jobs you desire and produce work that ensures your professional longevity. You'll learn to formulate a business plan, take important legal precautions, pay your taxes, deliver your sales pitch, design an impressive portfolio, and get work in the stock photography sector. This new edition features information on copyright protection in the digital age, new resources, new images, and more. FEATURES: • Sample forms, including releases, invoices and collection letters, and much more • Conceptualizing a lucrative business plan • Legal protections, taxes, business codes, and more Quantity in Basket: None
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A NEW SERIES FROM AMHERST MEDIA DESIGNED FOR BEGINNERS AND ADVANCED AMATEURS Taking pictures of your friends and family is lots of fun—but sometimes the results aren't entirely what you had in mind or just don't seem flattering. In this book, you'll learn to take your people pictures to the next level, crafting images that look much more polished and professional—photos that can truly be called "portraits" and not just snapshots. With these quick, two-page lessons illustrated by simple images from the pros, you'll learn how to avoid common problems with posing, lighting, and background selection. You'll be amazed at the improvement in your images—and so will your friends and family! FEATURES: *Eliminating common portrait problems *Finding the right light for more flattering people pictures *Posing single subjects and groups *Composing dynamic shots

CREATE TOP-QUALITY STUDIO LIGHTING WITHOUT BREAKING THE BANK 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 recent technological advances have made it easier and more affordable than ever to set up a very functional studio for portraiture, commercial photography, still lifes, and more. Tuck covers every aspect of the process, providing simple solutions for designing a functional space, determining what equipment you need (and what you can make yourself), and getting started with some sure-fire lighting setups. FEATURES • Purchasing tips for studio lighting equipment, including budget-conscious options for strobe and continuous sources • Building your lighting arsenal with a trip to the home supply store • Shaping the light with commercial modifiers or inexpensive do-it-yourself devices • Simple tools for big results in table-top photography • Creating outstanding studio portraits with simple tools and backdrops

LEARN THE ART OF PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHY FROM THE BEST IN THE INDUSTRY Today, portrait styles have become more relaxed and less formal than ever—yet, the old rules of posing and lighting are still surefire ways to make your client look his or her best. In this book, Bill Hurter explores the roles of both influences, classic and contemporary, in creating portraits that sell. From lighting and posing, to composition and color management, this book is a comprehensive look at the ins and outs of producing professional-quality portraits. FEATURES: •Tips for selecting the right equipment •Comprehensive techniques for lighting and posing •Creating portraits in the studio or on location •Techniques for digitally retouching and enhancing your portraits

LEARN TO FIND, APPROACH, AND PHOTOGRAPH THESE BEAUTIFUL CREATURES Taking stunning photographs of butterflies involves an understanding of the butterfly and its behavior, technical knowledge of photography, good camera equipment, patience, and lots of practice. Fortunately, author and photographer William Folsom has done alot of the hard work for you. In this unique book, Folsom presents a field-guide quality look at the baits and habitats of North American butterflies. You'll get tips for locating your subject and determining the best times to photograph butterflies. You'll also learn how to approach butterflies to ensure the closest, most spectacular, detailed images. With the information and techniques collected in this book, you can skip years of trial and error and head into the field with a lot more confidence—and come home with better images. FEATURES: • Understanding butterfly anatomy and behavior • Where and when to find butterflies—whether you're in a park, on a drive through the country, or sitting in your own backyard • Tips for approaching butterflies without startling them • Selecting the right lenses and lens accessories for butterfly photography • Lighting tips for natural-light and flash photography

MASTER THE SKILLS YOU NEED TO SUCCESSFULLY POSE MEN, WOMEN, COUPLES, AND GROUPS More than a "pretty picture" book (although many of the images used to illustrate it fall into this category!), this book provides sound guidelines for presenting your subjects. It serves not just as a starting point for those new to portrait and wedding photography but also shows more experienced photographers how to employ some new tricks. Norman Phillips, an acclaimed professional photographer and seasoned print competition judge, covers the fundamentals of good posing and shows how to achieve these standards with a minimum of effort. Good and not-so-good examples are shown side by side so you can see the effect that making the recommended changes will have on the final image Each part of the body is discussed in detail, building the individual elements of the final pose. Strategies for posing both men and women are also covered in detail. In addition, you'll find helpful techniques for special types of images, such as wedding photography and glamour portraits. Whatever your specialty, if you photograph people, this book is a must have! FEATURES: *Understanding the goals of good posing—and the most common obstacles to success *Styles of posing, from formal to casual *The differences bewteen posing men and women *Understanding body language and how it impacts the viewer of a portrait *Standing, seated, and floor poses *Strategies for posing group portraits

Advanced Underwater Photography: Techniques for Digital Photographers AVAILABLE DECEMBER 2011 by Larry Gates Designed for photographers who already have strong diving skills and understand basic photographic techniques, this reference defines what advanced underwater photography is while teaching the skills necessary to create professional-quality images. Opening with a quick overview of the basics—such as exposure, focus, subject selection, and composition—the author then expands on each of these topics, showing the techniques pros use to achieve truly stunning images. A major factor in advancing beyond the basic level of underwater photography is moving from a point-and-shoot or semi-adjustable camera to using a full-featured digital SLR camera. The myriad equipment choices available when making this transition—including cameras, lenses, underwater housings, and the lighting units designed to be used with them—are explained, as are their respective advantages and shortcomings. Because both beginning and advanced underwater photographers can have equipment-related issues, a trouble-shooting section is included to ensure that minor equipment problems won’t ruin a costly dive trip. Quantity in Basket: None
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Art of Photographing Water This book is designed as a guide to field techniques and is sure to be a source of inspiration for outdoor enthusiasts of all abilities, ages and experience levels who are interested in landscape and nature photography. Includes photography techniques, equipment and information on composition. SPECS: 8.5 X 11, paperback, 70 full color photos, 128 pgs Cub Kahn is a professional nature photographer, writer and environmental educator. He has taught outdoor photography for the past 15 years, and his photos have appeared in numerous publications including Audubon, Backpacker, National Wildlife, Sierra and The New York Times. OTHER BOOKS BY THIS AUTHOR:
Essential Skills for Nature Photography Quantity in Basket: None
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Classic Portrait Photography: Techniques and Images from A Master Photographer Go behind the scenes and learn the techniques required to capture flawless images of portrait subjects in ever imaginable situation—from posing and lighting large groups, to orchestrating on-location shots that even the most distriminating client will cherish. Master photographer Bill McIntosh shares the hard-won secrets from his incredible fifty-plus year career. SPECS: 8.5x11, 128p, over 100 full color photos, ISBN: 1-58428-132-4 Quantity in Basket: None
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Creating World-Class Photography Learn to identify and correct technical flaws in your images and create high quality, world-class phtoographs. Formerly released as Achieving the Ultimate Image, this book has been revised in full color and completely updated! SPECS: 8.5 X 11, paperback, 50 color photos, 80 pgs Ernst Wildi is a world-renowned photographer. He has published extensively in amateur and professional photography journals. A gifted lecturer, he has taught his techniques for producing superior images to students and professionals on six continents.

Creating quality images of wildlife requires three ingredients: the right equipment, some skill at using it, and the knowledge of a field naturalist. In this book, Master Photographer Bill Silliker shows you how to use tracking calls, and blinds—strategies typically used by hunters to get close to animals—to get intimate portraits of wild subjects. You'll discover how to adapt your technique to this unique environment, how to select the best approach for your intended subject, how to best compose the image, how to ensure your safety in the field and how to prepare for unexpected challenges! SPECS: 8.5 x 11, 128p, 100 full-color photos, ISBN: 1-58428-114-6 Bill Silliker is the author of several books, including Saving Maine (Down East Books), Just Eagles (Willow Creek Press), Just Loons, Second Edition (Willow Creek Press), Moose Watchers Handbook (R.L. Lemke), among others. He has had images published in Audubon, Backpacker, Discovery, Field & Stream,National Geographic Society, Nature Photographer, Outdoor Photographer, and many more. Quantity in Basket: None
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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 guys usually want to look tough, but mothers prefer close views of the face with happy smiles. Grouped according to how much of the subject is included in the frame—from head-and-shoulder shots to full-length portraits—this manual is organized to teach compositional skills and how to direct the eye to points of focus within an image. An indispensible handbook for beginning, intermediate, or professional photographers, this book provides inspiration along with a plethora of images for igniting a creative spark. Quantity in Basket: None
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Digital Imaging for the Underwater Photographer, 2nd Edition With digital technology, the dive is just the beginning of the fun you can have with underwater photography. Digital imaging software makes it possible to eliminate many of the problems that arise with underwater photography specifically (backscatter, color shifts, etc.) and with photography in general (exposure issues, poor composition, focus erros, etc.). In this book, Jack and Sue Drafahl guide you through the process step by step, using Adobe Photoshop (or Photoshop Elements) to correct common flaws—and even some not-so-common ones like processing erros and scratched negatives. Finally, they show you how to share your images with friends around the world via the Internet, or at home with dazzling slide shows. REVIEWS: “Neophytes will not get snowed with jargon and technicalities. The Drafahls draw on what they’ve learned in preparing hundreds of magazine articles and lectures on the underwater world.”
—Immersed “All aspects of underwater digital imaging...are discussed in this well-illustrated book.”
—Sport Diver “Readers can learn how to eliminate backscatter, understand resolution and image quality, enhance fluorescence and macrophotography, and archive and catalog images for safe storage and easy access.”
—Dive Training Magazine

Digital Landscape Photography Step by Step We all witness scenes on a daily basis that would make memorable landscape images. With digital technology, these are now easier than ever to photograph. However, capturing the majesty of these scenes is still far from simple. If you just “point and click,” your images will fall short of communicating the true beauty of the scene. Fortunately, help is a few short lessons away. In this book you’ll discover options for enhancing your images through proper equipment selection and use, compositional strategies, texture- enhancing highlights and shadows, exposure techniques, quick digital fixes, and more. Michelle Perkins is a writer, photographer, and graphic designer. She is the author of numerous books on photography and Photoshop, including The Beginner's Guide to Adobe Photoshop, Digital Landscape Photography Step-by-Step, and The Practical Guide to Digital Imaging (all from Amherst Media). She is a regular contributor to Rangefinder magazine and has also written for PC Photo.

Effective lighting can mean the difference between a so-so image and an expertly crafted one. Don Marr takes the intimidation factor out of learning lighting. Never again will you look at your negatives or monitor and wonder what happened. Instead, you'll learn how to take control, fix any problems that occur, and experiment with lighting in a variety of productive and creative ways. Designed for advanced amateurs and photography students, this book is packed with practical, step-by-step lessons that take you from start to finish. From the basic concepts of lighting, to single-light setups, and on to multi-light images, exercises are presened for each topic, making it easy to follow along using your own lights and subjects—either in your studio or on location. Requiring only minimal equipment for impressive, highly professional results, this is the perfect guide for photographers who are ready to take control of their images—and take their photography to the next level. FEATURES: *Understanding the principles of lighting *Metering techniques for reliable results *Using gels, flags, and reflectors *Techniques for working in mixed lighting situations *Employing continuous light sources for creative effects *How lighting can be used to enhance texture *Lighting techniques for portraits, still lifes, architectural images, and more

Event photography offers photographers a new stream of revenue. It also allows you to grow your business at your own speed; though you need some basic equipment to begin, you don't need to spend a lot of cash on equipment until you are ready to move on to the next level. This book outlines the critical steps you must take in order to build a thriving business. You'll learn how to find customers and initiate contact, select the best equipment for the job, and plan and execute the photographic capture of a wide variety of events—from anniversary photo shoots to business mixers, to ribbon cuttings and rodeos, to sporting and VIP events, and much more. FEATURES: * Developing a marketing plan to increase visibility and draw more clients * Photographing religious ceremonies, sporting and VIP events, and more * Ensuring a professional code of conduct ABOUT THE AUTHOR William B. Folsom is the resident photographer for Meadowlark Botanical Gardens and a photography instructor. He is the author of Art and Science of Butterfly Photography. He lives in McClean, Virginia. James P. Goodridge is a professional photographer. He lives in Vienna, Virginia. They work and market services together as the JPG Photo Events Team

Every woman wants to look and feel beautiful. With these techniques from Ellie Vayo, you'll learn how to make that happen in sensual images women will love—either as gifts for their significant others or just as keepsakes for themselves. From getting clients in the door, to managing a successful session, to making a big sale, Vayo covers all the ins and outs of building a successful boudoir photography business that clients can trust will give them a great photography experience and make them look amazing. FEATURES: • Ideas for attracting boudoir photography clients to your studio • Determining what products to sell and designing appealing packages • Conducting boudoir sessions in the studio or at the subjects home • Designing appealing sets and creating a variety of looks in your images • Posing techniques for flattering your subject's unique figure • Postproduction strategies for tactful enhancements • Creating boudoir images for special events, such as weddings, and for mothers-to-be • Presenting the client's images and making a top-dollar sale SPECS: 8.5 X 11, paperback, 180 color photos, 128 pgs. ISBN13: 978-1-58428-253-2 Use the controls in the window below to browse, scroll, or search inside this book.

Group portrait photography is one of the greatest challenges in portrait photography. From lighting and posing to focusing and exposure, every aspect of the shoot becomes more complex when multiple subjects are involved! Drawing on the expertise of top professional photographers, Rangefinder editor Bill Hurter explores the art of group portraiture, providing the information you need to select the right equipment and locations and guiding you through the creation of effective groupings, flattering poses, and a cohesive look. Filled with outstanding images and tips covering groups of all sizes—from couples to the giant staff of a corporation—this book provides strategies that will yield unmatched results. Whether you photograph weddings, families, businesses, teams, or all of the above, it's a must have book for professional photographers! FEATURES: *Techniques for both digital and film photographers *Posing groups of any size with dramatic results—including couples, families, bridal parties, and other groups *Creating pleasing compositional forms *Coordinating apparel for a cohesive group portrait *Using levels to pose large groups *Optimizing your lighting, both indoors and out *Controlling depth of field to keep everyone in focus—even in really big groups

Have you ever wondered how legendary nature photographers like Jim Zuckerman and John Sexton create their captivating images? Here is your opportunity to follow in their footsteps, as these and other top photographers capture the beauty and drama of nature on film.

You’ll learn their favorite shooting techniques, visit their favorite locations and learn how each photographer has learned to express his or her creative vision. You’ll read stories from behind the photos—like how Jim Zuckerman improvised when he came upon a once-in-a-lifetime scene in Africa, but the flash he needed to capture it was thousands of miles away on his kitchen table. You’ll even learn how bird photographer Arthur Morris turned his seven-year hobby into a legendary career.

Pairing fascinating text with over 150 stunning images, this book provides an inside look at the photographers who risk their equipment, safety and sometimes their lives, to produce world-class images of nature. SPECS: 8.5 X 11, paperback, over 100 full color photos, 128 pgs, index, glossary Jenni Bidner is the former editor of Petersen’s PHOTOgraphic, as well as other magazines. She currently serves as the editor of Content and Community for Photoalley.com. Bidner has been active in the photo industry for fifteen years and is a graduate of the Rochester Institute of Technology, from which she holds a B.S. in Professional Photography. Meleda Wegner has been a professional photographer for the past fifteen years. Her images have appeared in numerous books and magazines across the United States and abroad. Wegner is a graduate of the Rochester Institute of Technology, from which she holds a B.A. in Photographic Illustration. Quantity in Basket: None
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In most portrait studios, a large percentage of the sales from each session come from head and shoulders portraits. Yet, many photographers look at head and shoulders images as the portraits that "have to be done" for the mothers, grandmothers, yearbooks, and business cards—the portraits they have to get out of the way so they can get to more exciting full-length poses. In this book, Jeff Smith shows you how head and shoulders portraits can be just as rewarding—both creatively and financially. FEATURES: • Beginning the portrait process with a design concept that is tailored to your client • Selecting the right clothing for the shot and pairing it with the right background • Posing your subject to make the most of their features and minimize any problem areas • Using carefully executed lighting to create a flawless look • Getting the perfect expression—whether it's a serious business headshot or a smiling portrait for Mom • Retouching techniques for a polished look Quantity in Basket: None
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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 keep the viewer engaged in the portrait, strategies for linking the shapes created in a group portrait to create a cohesive feel, and the use of natural elements to help build the desired posing concept in location shoots. Methods for posing each part of the body and minimizing "problem areas" are covered in detail. The visually intensive approach used in this book makes it a perfect reference that allows readers to quickly re-create a portrait look that suits their client or subject grouping, regardless of their proficiency in technical posing. FEATURES: • How posing and composition are interconnected—and how to combine them to best effect in your portraits • Advice for posing women, men, brides and grooms, kids, teens, and families • Techniques for designing effective group portraits • Choosing the best focal length and camera height for each pose • Using activity-based posing to create more dynamic images • Corrective posing techniques for addressing concerns your subject may have about their appearance

Jeff Smith's Lighting for Outdoor & Location Portrait Photography Professional photographers often spend thousands of dollars every year on sets and props for creating portraits in their studio. As this book shows, however, location portraits—images shot in parks, on city streets, in workplaces, or in the client's home—can actually be some of the most unique and personalized portraits a photographer can create. In this book, Jeff Smith shows you how to select the right equipment for location portraiture, and how to modify ambient light to produce the most flattering effects. You'll learn how to create a wide variety of pleasing portrait presentations and generate a higher income. FEATURES: • Finding the right light in any location • Selecting basic equipment • Modifying and supplementing existing light for the most flattering portrait effects • Using subtractive lighting outdoors • Shaping the face and figure with light and shadow • Strategies for enhancing your profits • Meeting the unique challenges of location sessions

Painting with a Lens: The Digital Photographer's Guide to Designing Artistic Images In-Camera by Rod and Robin Deutschmann Arguing that photography should be about more than gear, shooting modes, and computer programs, this book highlights methods for creating artistic photographs in the moment a picture is taken, rather than later in the editing process. In stark contrast to the “fix everything in post production” approach dominating modern digital photography, this reference demonstrates a more purposeful approach to shooting each frame—carefully considering the subject’s focus and determining the best camera settings, lighting, lens choice, and composition to achieve that objective. Beginning with basic controls that can have a profound effect on your images, such as shutter speed and aperture, it goes on to explore how these settings, along with white balance adjustment, can be used to draw out the artistic value inherent in a scene or subject. In addition, a section on selectively and intentionally adding blur effects explains how to create wild effects that cannot be achieved otherwise. Rather than relying on a computer to “fix” images, Painting with a Lens provides the tools essential to becoming an artist with a camera. About the Authors
Rod Deutschmann is a photographer and a photography instructor in the San Diego public school system. He is an award-winning marine-combat correspondent and the managing editor for the Camp Pendelton Scout, the award-winning Marine Corps newspaper. Robin Deutschmann is a professional photographer. They are the cofounders of the San Diego in Focus Learning Center, a photography training center. Their previous books include Just One Flash, Multiple Flash Photography, and Off-Camera Flash. They live in San Diego. Quantity in Basket: None
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Professional Secrets of Nature Photography Improve your nature photography with this must-have book. Covers every aspect of making top-quality images, for professional results every time. REVIEW: “This book provides practical, immediately useful information on all aspects of nature photography.”
—PhotoSource International “I believe that this book would be most suitable as a present for a spouse or a friend who finds John Shaw’s books ‘too complicated.’ As such, it should be well appreciated and put to immediate use.”
—Shutterbug “Beautifully rendered photographs with detailed captions help you learn the fundamentals of nature photography.”
—Outdoor Photographer SPECS: 8.5 X 11, paperback, 100 full color photos, 120 pgs, index Judy Holmes is a professional nature photographer and photography instructor whose images have appeared in numerous books and magazines including Popular Photography and Outdoor Photographer. She has taught outdoor photography for Hasselblad University on location in over fifty cities for more than six years, and has served as an artist in residence at the Disney Institute. Quantity in Basket: None
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Providing simple lighting strategies for photographing people from all walks of life—from teens to business tycoons, to actors, artists, and models—this book allows readers to easily zero in on the type of portrait look they are after for their assignment or session, without any need to wade through superfluous writings on the theories of lighting, fussy setups, and the like Filled with unique portraits and lighting diagrams, plus the "recipe" for re-creating each image, this book is an indispensible resource you will rely on in a wide range of photographic scenarios and with an array of portrait projects. FEATURES: • Detailed diagrams that make it easy to re-create the illustrated techniques • Tips and images for a host of portrait applications, from traditional to modern • Simple strategies for beginners and pros "50 Lighting Setups is a fascinating and enjoyable read. It’s an excellent ready reference you’ll come back to time and again for ideas and inspiration. Begleiter has delivered a book that is for anyone looking to bring their portraiture up several notches, from simple family gatherings to client sessions to formal events." - photographyvoice.com SPECS: 128 pages, 8.5 x 11, 150 color images, diagrams ISBN 978-1-58428-242-6

Spotlighting a unique service that provides a competitive edge to any professional photographer, this thorough handbook teaches all of the essential skills for creating glamorous portraits. Stressing the importance of facilitating a stronger, healthier sense of self-admiration, tips are provided for emphasizing the subject’s desirable features and downplaying perceived flaws. Offering breakthrough techniques for applying highlight and shadow, corrective posing, camera tricks, and digital enhancements, this superbly illustrated guide also provides 17 makeover sample sessions. Each case documents an untouched starting photo and analyzes desired goals, followed by detailed discussions and step-by-step demonstrations of the varied techniques used for addressing problem areas and creating a masterful image, including an array of Photoshop® time-saving tips and shortcuts. Each final portrait is coupled with a statement from the subject—a touching testimony on the positive personal effects of their session. About the Author
Jerry D. is an award-winning professional portrait photographer, a licensed cosmetologist, a hairdresser, and a Photoshop® expert. He is a member of Wedding and Portrait Photographers International and is an active participant in their speaking circuit. He lives in Upland, California. Bill Hurter is the editor of Rangefinder magazine and the author of more than a dozen instruction books for professional photographers, including The Best of Portrait Photography, Children’s Portrait Photography Handbook, Existing Light Techniques for Wedding and Portrait Photography, Portrait Photographer’s Guide to Posing, and Simple Lighting Techniques for Portrait Photographers. He lives in West Covina, California. Quantity in Basket: None
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Tackling digital workflow is often cited as the most difficult aspect of digital photography. This book smooths the learning curve and guides you through the start-to-finish techniques you need to succeed. You'll learn how to ensure the best-possible capture, fine-tune sharpness and exposure, and achieve good, consistent color. You'll also learn to retouch images using Photoshop and a variety of plug-ins, set up an array of portrait packages, and will even discover tips for setting up an ergonomically suitable workplace! FEATURES: •Using Photoshop, Adobe Bridge, and plug-ins •Cutting the image processing time •Matting, framing, and album design tips
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The “key” of an image describes its overall tonal range—including the subject, background, clothes and props. In low key images, these tones are primarily dark. While simple in theory, creating this style presents some unique challenges. Fortunately, the techniques in this book will show you how to best meet these challenges to create images your clients will love. Tips for creating a studio setup, using window light, and employing natural light on location are all covered in detail. Readers will also learn how to meter accurately for perfect exposures, select an ideal background, and compose low key images. SPECS: 8.5x11, 128p, 100 full-color photos, ISBN: 1-58428-120-0 Norman Phillips is a master photographer who is the recipient of more than 150 awards, including the Accolade of Outstanding Photographic Excellence in Recognition of Contribution to the Industry. He has hosted many seminars, sponsored by corporations like Pentax Corporation, Eastman Kodak and Burrell Colour, Inc. Phillips is also a regular contributor to industry publications including Rangefinder magazine and the Wedding and Portrait Photographers International monthly newsletter.