A Comprehensive Guide to Digital Portrait Photography (Digital Photography) [Paperback]

Duncan Evans (Author)

Book Description

Series: Digital Photography | Publication Date: October 28, 2003

To get the best results out of digital photography portrait making, you need the guidance and proven techniques that only a professional can provide. That's exactly what you'll find here. The advice and information is highlighted with illustrations and screen captures, as well as some 300 color and black-and-white photographs. In nontechnical language, the pros cover the various types of digital cameras available, including compact, single-lens reflex (SLR), and specialized "gadget" models. See how to create a home studio; begin to understand the basics of portrait composition, texture and mood. Color, computer manipulation, and getting the most from your digital outputs are included. Topics also covered are portrait photography using duotones, tritones and sepia tones, manipulating light and shadow, and correcting mistakes. You'll find invaluable practical tips for wedding photography, capturing kids at play, family portraits, candid and street portraits, and more, including the special challenge of shooting at night.

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About the Author

Duncan Evans is a book author, photographer, and freelance journalist. He is a member of the Royal Photographic Society, currently with a licentiateship distinction (LRPS). He lives in the Shetland Islands, UK.

Product Details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: AVA Publishing (October 28, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 2884790306
• ISBN-13: 978-2884790307
• Product Dimensions: 8.7 x 7.6 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 1.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,601,684 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1.0 out of 5 stars Not very comprehensive, August 9, 2007

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Robert Z. San Jose "RZSJ" (Burbank, Ca United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: A Comprehensive Guide to Digital Portrait Photography (Digital Photography) (Paperback)

I purchased this book based on the picture on the cover, wanting to find out how this effect was achieved in Photoshop but guess what? It wasn't shown in the book at all. I was very disappointed. Although there were a few good tricks, they don't really offer anything new to someone with a little bit of Photoshop skills already know.