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Part-Time Glamour Photography: Full-Time Income

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This excellent book, Part Time Glamour Photography: Full Time Income, by Joe Farace, is chock full of practical information. The subject is an area of photography I have worked in for a number of years, and having read any number of fine books on the subject, I can say that this book is by far the most practical and useful, providing answers to many vexing questions that have plagued me for years. The book is written in a clear, complete and engaging manner, and fills a need in the literature of this subject.

Reading through this book was very disappointing to me as a beginning photographer. The book does not deliver what is promised on the back cover or introduction. The author glosses over each topic but never actually gives any information that isn't already common knowledge. The computer information is very vague and outdated, the home business chapter spends time on balancing family/photo/part-time wants and not setting up in your home office specific to photography, the model posing and lighting section gives about five pointers that if you haven't already learned them -- you are really only just thinking of being a photographer, finding models has never been a problem so that part and the two "legal" contracts were useless to me. Keep searching there are bound to be more informative books on the subject. The book lacks focus in relation to the title. I feel like I got hooked by the title and didn't learn what I bought the book for.

The corny cover photo of a swimsuit model in mirrored sunglasses holding a seashell should have warned me to steer clear of this one.

If you're looking for a book to help you take better portraits then you'll find no useful information here. The book is full of large glossy photos, few of which have any artistic merit, and *none* of which contain any technical information whatsoever (no aperture settings, shutter speeds, film types, camera/lens information, lighting configurations, filter selection....nothing.)

Even the business advice is so watered down as to be almost useless. The author's advice on computer equipment and peripherals is already outdated, and the section on running a home office lacks any real information content. Readers with even the most basic business savvy will find themselves rolling their eyes at this chapter. There is nothing here that you didn't already know via common sense.

Both photographers who aspire to improve their work and those who aspire to improve their income will be disappointed. There is no material of value in this book.

First off I'll say this where is it written that "Glamour" Photography is the same thing as nude photography. Granted most of the photographs are tasteful but this isn't a book you'd want the kids to get a hold of.

The author is not the master glamour photographer. Since his information is second hand the book suffers. There is some good general information about releases etc. This is by no means a world class book on Glamour/Fashion Photography. Look somewhere else for that. I almost sent it back but decided to keep it on the shelf.

Kurt

Its a good book if you want to leave it on your coffee table for friends to look it . Talks a lot about business aspects of Photography but lacks on tech tips and how tos . I will keep it cause it looks good but I did not learn anything from it . I would say skip it for a much better book in the PRO LIGHTING series .

As a Published Photographer (Cycle News) and Model (Shutterbug) I really benefitted from the vauable and contemperory way of finacially increaing my love and involvement in the Glamour industry. Joe's new way of looking at the industry and incorperating modern methods and the Internet opens up new realms of profit and exposure for the hobbyist,average or pro Photographer. It evens gives some light tech. info which goes beyond the Title and feels like more for your money. Although Joe's other lighting tech. books are far advanced in Professional Tech and info. This book hits the mark for it's title. Information that I put to work and have directly made more full time income in the Glamour market. Being in the Industry I didn't even think of his different angles till I bought the book.The Photography of Joe Farace who's images I see regurarly in Shutterbug, E-Digitial, etc. and Len Kaltman's one of the Nation's top Glamour Image providers compliments the book nicely. Images my not superceed Playboy but show what is right, necessary and needed to sell Glamour images as both of these Photographers do. Kaltman uses alot of Net models which proves the knowledge and success of the writer using different approaches, techonolgy and ideas. Most images are Glamour style. Some Adult oriented for parents too.. make note. The book hits the mark and earns five stars from me

This is the best book that I have seen on the topic. It cuts to the point of how to increase your sales and make money. The practical advise actually works. If after reading this book you don't make more money than ever. Then all I can say is that maybe glamour photography is not for you.

As a Published Photographer (Cycle News) and Model (Shutterbug) I really benefitted from the vauable and contemperory way of finacially increaing my love and involvement in the Glamour industry. Joe's new way of looking at the industry and incorperating modern methods and the Internet opens up new realms of profit and exposure for the Hobbyist,Amatuer or Pro Photographer. It evens gives some light tech. info which goes beyond the Title and feels like, more for your money. Although Joe's other lighting tech. books are far advanced in Professional Tech and info. This book hits the mark for it's title.It has Information that I put to work and have directly made more full time income in the Glamour market. Being in the Industry I didn't even think of his different angles till I bought the book.The Photography of Joe Farace who's images I see regurarly in Shutterbug, E-Digitial, etc. and Len Kaltman's one of the Nation's top Glamour Image providers compliments the book nicely. Images my not superceed Playboy but show what is right, necessary and needed to sell Glamour images as both of these Photographers do. Kaltman uses alot of Netmodels which proves the knowledge and success of the writer using different approaches, techonolgy and ideas. Most images are Glamour style. Some Adult oriented for parents too.. make note of. The book hits the mark and earns five stars from me

After looking at this book for almost a year and the greatrecommendation from .... .... This book was a joy to read and provided enough detail and inspiration. Joe's writing style is easy to read and Len Katlman's images are delightful. I am just starting in glamour photography, but with the ideas and hints this book provides it has made my desire burn that much hotter. GREAT BOOK!