This comprehensive volume teaches photographers simple approaches for producing client-pleasing family portraits in any location and with the use of minimal equipment. Family photographers must face all of the typical challenges that the average portrait photographer faces; but as the subject numbers increase; so do the number of issues the photographer must confront in order to produce a pleasing; saleable image. The methods used to produce 60 high-end images of actual family groups are shared heremdash;including what went in to the conceptualization process; the posing and grouping strategies; and how the photographer can establish rapport with his subjects; especially with babies; children; and disinterested teensmdash;address the entire range of obstacles portrait photographers must overcome. Also featured are tips on modifying and manipulating studio and natural light; how to use physical elements as posing aids; and what tools are needed for off-site work. With lighting diagrams and alternate images; each section in this book illuminates the many aspects of family portrait photography; equipping and inspiring photographers to create to create quality; heirloom-worthy images.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. I thought this book provided an excellent application of a relatively obscure field in the education ...By Shannon HowreyIve read many books about the "art" of picture books and how to analyze it; however; this book actually explains these principles in the context of specific picturebooks. I am familiar with most of the books that are analyzed; and as I read the authors work and reexamined the books I found fresh insights that made each book more meaningful. I thought this book provided an excellent application of a relatively obscure field in the education world; and I will return to it again and again.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Four StarsBy CMusGreat book. Love the detailed analysis of the visual story. I wish there were some pictures.6 of 8 people found the following review helpful. Three StarsBy L. JacobsA book about picturebook with NO illustrations. Big mistake.