The Best of Portrait Photography: Techniques and Images from the Pros
Posted by brian | Posted in General Photography Books | Posted on 11-03-2009
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- ISBN13: 9781584282235
- Condition: NEW
- Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
Product Description
Featuring techniques and images from more than 40 of the industry’s top photographers, this resource shows the best methods for lighting and posing individuals, couples, and groups, both on location and in the studio. Details are included on how to pose subjects, elicit expressions, create dynamic compositions, and utilize traditional lighting setups. Whether a photographer shoots weddings, group portraits, executive images or a little bit of everything, this book serves as a how-to guide and an idea file. Fully updated with all new images and covering the newest digital technology and latest software versions, this resource is an indispensable guide for photographers.
The Best of Portrait Photography: Techniques and Images from the Pros
Bill Hurter’s BEST OF PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHY is packed with techniques and images from a range of professionals who make their living through portrait photography, so any would-be pro will want to have this. It covers both technical and aesthetic qualities of portrait photography, provides image examples in sepia and color, and is filled with professional insights.
Rating: 5 / 5
I found this book very helpful. The author is very knowledgable and offers great ideas, tips, and advice on how to properly pose and illuminate your subjects.
Many great examples throughout the book.
If you’re stumped on “how to” in general, this is a GREAT place to start.
I would, without hesitation, give two thumbs up on this book.
Rating: 4 / 5
I love the way they explain the behind the scenes of the industry and also their techniques. You learn posing elements And compositional elements aS well as lighting and retouching images.He also explains the different types of portraiture, like children, familys, and groups. This is a must have book. I am glad I purchased it!
Rating: 5 / 5
I bought this after reading the other reviews and am glad I did.
The author showcases expert photographers and explains how their photographs illustrate the point he is making, whether about posing, lighting or how to interact with the subject.
This book is not a very technical book, notwithstanding the chapter with some diagrams describing lighting setups. Rather, this book will help push your portraiture to a higher level, if you already mastered basic technical understanding of how to set up your lighting, what settings to use on your camera and can already produce decent portraits.
It’s written concisely, without too much bla bla and I found myself re-reading parts again – a sure sign this is a good book.
Rating: 5 / 5
As a portrait photographer, this is a must have book, well- written and easy to follow. Several great ideas and they work. At times it can be hard to get that perfect posture for portraits but this book helps and gives a lot of great ideas too.
Rating: 5 / 5