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Author: John Patrick Hart
Publisher: Amphoto Books
Published: 1995
Total Pages: 148
ISBN-13: 9780817438609
DOWNLOAD EBOOKFor pictures that sell, how to get started in business as a portrait photographer.
Author: Steven H Begleiter
Publisher: Amherst Media
Published: 2014-12-26
Total Pages: 160
ISBN-13: 1608954889
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis cookbook-style guide to portrait lighting contains all the ingredients necessary for a successful photo shoot. With 60 two-page spreads highlighting the techniques used to create stunning portraits alongside the portraits themselves, aspiring photographers will have a clear sense of both the "how" and the "why" of good lighting. Difficult questions such as How can I downplay a double chin and dark shadows under the eyes? and How can I produce a soft, romantic feel in a woman's portrait? Are addressed and resolved in this no-nonsense guide to good lighting.
Author: Stephen Dantzig
Publisher: Amherst Media
Published: 2009-11-01
Total Pages: 272
ISBN-13: 1584284366
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe fundamentals of exposure and the essentials of lighting are explored in this photography reference that uses progressive images from portrait sessions as its basis of explanation. Starting with how light is perceived differently by the camera than the human eye, this resource clarifies the more complicated laws that govern light, breaking the rules down with clear, effective examples. Various light sources are investigated—from simple sunlight to advanced professional and studio systems—as well as the types of lighting units used at different times during the sessions. By adding or modifying one light at a time, a sequence of images shows how the desired effect was achieved, offering photographers step-by-step troubleshooting tips. Concise text paired with photo examples offer any portrait photographer the techniques needed to create perfectly lit images.
Author: Steven H Begleiter
Publisher: Amherst Media
Published: 2014-12-26
Total Pages: 161
ISBN-13: 1608954900
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis cookbook-style guide to portrait lighting contains all the ingredients necessary for a successful photo shoot. With 60 two-page spreads highlighting the techniques used to create stunning portraits alongside the portraits themselves, aspiring photographers will have a clear sense of both the "how" and the "why" of good lighting. Difficult questions such as How can I downplay a double chin and dark shadows under the eyes? and How can I produce a soft, romantic feel in a woman's portrait? Are addressed and resolved in this no-nonsense guide to good lighting.
Author: Gregory Heisler
Publisher: Amphoto Books
Published: 2013-10-22
Total Pages: 226
ISBN-13: 082308566X
DOWNLOAD EBOOKIn this first-ever showcase of his work, Gregory Heisler, one of professional photography's most respected practitioners, shares 50 iconic portraits of celebrities, athletes, and world leaders, along with fascinating, thoughtful, often humorous stories about how the images were made. From his famously controversial portrait of President George H.W. Bush (which led to the revocation of Heisler’s White House clearance) to his evocative post-9/11 Time magazine cover of Rudolph Giuliani, to stunning portraits of Julia Roberts, Denzel Washington, Hillary Clinton, Michael Phelps, Muhammad Ali, and many more, Heisler reveals the creative and technical processes that led to each frame. For Heisler’s fans and all lovers of photography, Gregory Heisler: 50 Portraits offers not only a gorgeous collection of both black-and-white and color portraits, but an engrossing look at the rarely seen art of a master photographer at work. With a foreword by New York City mayor Michael R. Bloomberg.
Author: Jeff Smith
Publisher:
Published: 2000
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9781584280347
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA complete step-by-step guide to the techniques of positioning and lighting for the portrait photographer. Starting with the basics, the book takes the reader through the numerous techniques that photographers can use to improve the quality of their pictures and create portraits that will minimise problem areas and produce portraits of outstanding quality. 120 colour and b/w photographs.
Author: Joey L.
Publisher: Amphoto Books
Published: 2012-12-04
Total Pages: 178
ISBN-13: 081740015X
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAspiring photographers are always looking for that edge, that fresh point of view to add drama to their images. Photographer Joey L. found his vision early, drawing critical acclaim as a brilliant commercial photographer with a distinctive technical expertise for lighting. In Photographing Shadow and Light, Joey lifts the curtain on his dramatic, creatively fearless approach to portraiture, sharing his personal philosophy and a behind-the-scenes look at 15 striking photo sessions—from personal projects shot in Africa, India, and Brooklyn to commercial shoots for 50 Cent, the Jonas Brothers, and Project Runway All Stars. Joey provides readers with a step-by-step description of how he visualized each shoot, formed meaningful connections with his subjects, and “built” his signature dramatic lighting effects—one light at a time. Featuring more than 85 stunning portraits, detailed lighting diagrams, and a foreword from industry icon David Hobby (aka Strobist), Photographing Shadow and Light shares the creative process behind one of today’s most exciting photography talents, providing serious amateurs and professionals a fresh perspective on creating compelling, professional quality portraits. “Joey Lawrence is . . . the future of photography. Get used to it.” —David Hobby (Strobist) Get inside the images of commercial and fine art portrait photographer Joey L. with this behind-the-lens guide to his fearless approach, creative vision, and signature lighting techniques. Also available as an ebook
Author: Steven H. Begleiter
Publisher:
Published: 2012
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ISBN-13: 9781322566443
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: Peter Travers
Publisher:
Published: 2010
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9780817400057
DOWNLOAD EBOOKTodays most popular portrait styles are broken down with lighting diagrams and exposure information, as well as the story behind the shot, to create an indispensable reference for anyone interested in making more up to date, professional style portraits.
Author: Richard Bradbury
Publisher: Ammonite Press
Published: 2021-03
Total Pages: 176
ISBN-13: 9781781454190
DOWNLOAD EBOOK* The complete guide to mastering the technical challenges of lighting and flash * Explores locations, subjects and styles, and all the technical skills, tools and tips needed to master them * Written by multi award-winning photographer Richard Bradbury Aimed at the serious amateur, this is a practical guide to achieving professional results in digital photography. Light is at the very heart of photography and plays a fundamental role in creating successful images. Not only does light affect brightness, it also determines tone, mood, atmosphere, texture, colour and luminosity. Mastering Lighting & Flash Photography contains everything you need to know about controlling and manipulating light to capture the beauty of the world around you in your own signature style. Written and photographed by a multi award-winning photographer, the book describes and demonstrates all the key topics: from understanding light and how to use it; through choosing the best kit and mastering the essential techniques; to different forms of flash photography and studio lighting, tips from leading professionals, and elevating your prints in post-production. .
