The Best of Family Portrait Photography: Professional Techniques and Images - Softcover

Hurter, Bill

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1584281723 ISBN 13: 9781584281726

Publisher: Amherst Media, 2005

Synopsis

Artwork from 30 of the industry's top photographers is used to highlight both clearcut shooting strategies and colorful, cutting edge approaches to family portraiture in this handbook intended for idea gathering and inspiration. Advice on focal length, perspective, and maximizing the potential of digital equipment highlights the technical aspects of family portraiture while group posing strategies demonstrate how best to flatter each subject and convey a sense of family unity. A lengthy discussion of lighting—the backbone of portraiture—and the manipulation of shadows and highlights instructs photographers on how to create mood and interest in a variety of lighting scenarios, both indoors and out. Specifics on adjusting body lines, colors, and shapes, working with young children, and creating a comfortable atmosphere ensure that the photographer captures the unique personality of each family with dynamic and attractive images.

About this title

About the Author:

Bill Hurter is the editor of "Rangefinder" magazine, the former editor of "Petersen's PhotoGraphic," and the author of "The Best of Wedding Photography," "Group Portrait Photography Handbook," "The Portrait Photographer's Guide to Posing," and "Portrait P

About this edition

• Publisher: Amherst Media
• Publication date: 2005
• ISBN 10: 1584281723
• ISBN 13: 9781584281726
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 128