Digital Photography Workshops: Portraits: A Unique Course in a Book Taking You from Beginner to Expert [Paperback]

Duncan Evans (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 2006 | Series: Digital Photography Workshops

Organized as a series of tutorial-based workshops backed up by practical assignments, this new series of digital photography titles will guide readers through the key techniques of each genre or subject, moving logically from the most basic to advanced digital techniques. Each workshop will have plenty of Pro tips and boxouts, and will conclude with a practical assignment encouraging readers to put what they have learned in each 'workshop' into practice, thereby helping them to learn on the job. Photographers will learn how to fix mistakes in situ and achieve the effects they are looking for in a constructive and enjoyable way. No more ploughing through digital photography manuals!

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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: 144 pages
• Publisher: Rotovision (March 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 2940361096
• ISBN-13: 978-2940361090
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 8.1 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 2.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,957,493 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3.0 out of 5 stars Actually, not a bad guidebook, January 17, 2011

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Thomas A. Mcelvy "Tom McElvy" (Virginia Beach VA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Digital Photography Workshops: Portraits: A Unique Course in a Book Taking You from Beginner to Expert (Paperback)

After reading the previous reviewers' comments, I reread the book. I can honestly say that I see where she was coming from; however, the book is not all that bad.

I agree there should have been more diversity in age, sex, race, etc, you frankly can't make any book perfect. Monte Zucker's book was wonderful, but applying some of the things in it require a bit more info. Steve Sint's book, Digital Portrait Photography: Art, Business & Style (A Lark Photography Book) is probably the closest thing to perfect that I have seen, but it is a bit intimidating for newbies.

I believe this little book from Evans is a good guide for newbies learning portraiture, especially if you invest in a used copy. Then, step up your game with Steve Sint's marvelous book. You can't go wrong having both, and you WILL lean a lot from both!

And, as a reminder, be sure to check around for a local camera club! Most members are perfectly willing to share their knowledge and experience...and that is often the best learning tool of all!

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1.0 out of 5 stars Poor Excuse for a Portrait Instruction Book, February 6, 2007

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Katharine (NY USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Digital Photography Workshops: Portraits: A Unique Course in a Book Taking You from Beginner to Expert (Paperback)

I bought this book and after reading it, I kept wondering what it was about it that bothered me. It finally occured to me that nearly every single picture in this book shows beautiful people in their early to mid twenties. There are only a handful of people who are any older. What good is this to anyone who is taking portraits of real people? It's easy to make a good portrait of attractive young people. The real challenge is to make a nice portrait of someone who is older. That's where real talent shows through. So unless you plan on only photographing beautiful young people, it's best to pass this one by.