Redeye, poor lighting, and awkward poses—elements that can ruin any photograph—are eliminated with the tips provided in this portrait handbook for amateur photographers. Organized in highly visual two-page spreads, the 43 detailed lessons show beginning photographers how to create everyday portraits with a professional flair. Using the camera's portrait-friendly automated features along with a few manual settings, photographers learn how to correct exposure and focus for refined, colorful images. Unflattering flaws, such as eyeglass glare, double chins, and excess weight, can be minimized by following tips on proper posing, finding the right location, and using the best light. A section on digital imaging software teaches photographers how to "erase" blemishes, turn a color image into a classic black-and-white portrait, and even add color through digital toning. A gallery of professional images provides the perfect blend of technique and inspiration to help amateur photographers attain the mastery and photographic artistry they desire.
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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 Photographer's Handbook. He lives in Santa Monica, California.
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A big help in a small package,
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While this book is not very big it certainly had a lot of great information in it for a portrait novice like myself. I had been asked to take some portrait shots over the holidays and I purchased this book to see if it would help. It helped alot. Mr. Hurter's writing style is clear and easy to understand. As I knew nothing about portrait photography this book was able to fill in the huge gaps I had about lighting, posing, dealing with the subjects and much more. I will use this book as a reference many times in the coming years!
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Good overview of how to take better portraits,
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Clearly written, easily understood. Filled with good quality tips. One of the things that I clearly got from this book was the need for lights, unless you are going to shoot either near sunrise or sunset. The book helps you look at the shots made my other photographers in a new light - can you spot the rules they used or broke? Can you figure out what lighting they used? What are they trying to say with the picture?
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a little too basic,
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I thought this book was a little too basic for what I was looking for, but is a great starter book for those who are starting out digital.
It had some great pictures in it and was very easy to follow. A great book to throw in with your camera for reminders when out in the field
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