How to Photograph Your Family [Spiral-bound]

Nick Kelsh (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 1, 2001

Nick Kelsh, king of the kid photographers, tops the success of How to Photograph Your Baby with a brand new book full of tips and techniques that will help anyone take better pictures of bigger people - children, siblings, parents, and grandparents. Produced in the same accessible, easy-to-follow style as its predecessor, How to Photograph Your Family contains nine fold-out lessons. Each one offers sensible instructions on how to take pictures like a pro. Quick tips, do's and don'ts, and photo examples illustrate the application of the techniques. Lessons even feature intentionally incorrect images - typical mistakes - to teach readers what not to do. An introduction and brief technical section explain the basics of photography, and Kelsh conveys it all in his trademark entertaining prose. Follow his friendly advice, and you'll create the family album of your dreams. Topics include shooting formals and candids; posing the family for a group portrait; capturing action, special events, and individual achievements; and photographing a range of ages. Best of all, Kelsh gives great suggestions for when to take pictures, stressing the importance of those everyday moments that may magically transform into special memories. Think of your daughter dressing her favorite doll or your son's first day on the job; Mom tending her beloved flower beds or Dad tooling away with his fishing tackle. Years from now, these are the images that will prompt sentimental smiles and thoughtful pauses.

Editorial Reviews

From the Publisher

-Best-selling author whose previous books include Naked Babies, Siblings, and How to Photograph Your Baby

-Professional techniques that are easy to imitate by photographers at all levels

-Unique format featuring 9 detailed lessons with dozens of tips in gatefold portfolios

-Ideal gift for any member of the family and any occasion

Also available HOW TO PHOTOGRAPH YOUR BABY

About the Author

NICK KELSH is a renowned photographer whose work has been featured in numerous publications, including on the covers of several books in the prestigious Day in the life series. He collaborated with author Anna Quindlen to create the best-selling books Naked Babies and Siblings.

Product Details

• Spiral-bound: 96 pages
• Publisher: Stewart, Tabori and Chang (February 1, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1556709803
• ISBN-13: 978-1556709807
• Product Dimensions: 10.3 x 9.7 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,017,466 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

24 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Incredible!!!!!! Will Change Your Life!!!!, February 14, 2001

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Amy (TX) - See all my reviews

This review is from: How to Photograph Your Family (Spiral-bound)

This book and Kelsh's How to Photograph Your Baby have changed my life. My pictures have gone from snap shots to compelling photos that show great emotion. His suggestions are so simple, but make such a drastic difference. Everyone needs this book!!! You will be able to preserve your memories so much better. Everyone that sees my photos are amazed that I have no formal training and I have even had parents pay me to photograph their children. The book is NOT hard to follow and you need no formal knowledge of cameras. This is a must have! Everyone wins!

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book!, January 10, 2002

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yarden "yarden" (portland, or) - See all my reviews

This review is from: How to Photograph Your Family (Spiral-bound)

This book has a few simple concepts that are sure to revolutionize the way you take pictures (as well as the way you look at people). What could be simpler than the tips found in this book? We can all get closer, turn off the flash, and take a lot of pictures (a few rolls at a time). And yet, with just these basic tips, Nick Kelsh assures us that we will begin to take photos that will be treasured as instant classics.

Kelsh's tone is encouraging, conversational, and assuring. He is part-professional, part-everyphotographer. He is equally comfortable with portrait photography and snapshots. He avoids technical jargon and sticks with phrases we all like to imagine in connection with our own photos: "the envy of all your friends," "compliments on your photos," "people will ask you to photograph their children," and so on.

The book is a quick read, and has stunning photos by professionals and amateurs alike. You'll love your first reading of it, and I bet it will become a favorite over time. I'm tempted to buy several copies to give to friends. So don't wait -- get it, read it, and start taking pictures of your loved ones!

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Some great ideas - but...., March 5, 2003

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Freklz "Grandma" (San Diego, CA USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: How to Photograph Your Family (Spiral-bound)

This book has some wonderful ideas. However, it is pricey for the amount of information you receive. More detail would have been very useful. I bought 2 of his books - families and babies. One would have done.