Customer Reviews

Family Portrait Photography: Professional Techniques and Images

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I have this book in my collection. If you are serious about family portraiture, generally regarded as the most profitable segment of portrait photography, you should own this and any other book by Helen Boursier. She is absolutely the best when it comes to maximizing your income from portrait sessions. The only reason I am not giving it 5 stars is because there is a great range in the quality of the portraits included. This is a very small investment that will both give you photographic ideas and increase your income. Steve Bedell, Master Photographer Contributing Columnist, SHUTTERBUG magazine

Although geared to the professional, the information is too vague. Too much emphasis on the artificial setting (old-time porch) and the beach. Also, the author seems to think all portraits lie in the medium format realm. I've learned much more about interesting ways to pose and light from wedding photography books.

I checked this book out of the public library and after reading it twice (the second time through taking notes) in the first day, I immediately came to Amazon to add it to my wish list. This book has some practical advice for not just how to set up the "natural look" poses that are popular today, but also has real advice on marketing your service as well. If you want to get started making money with portraits, this book is a great place to start. Four stars instead of five because the marketing section left me wanting more...