While color photography is the expected style for children’s portraiture, this book teaches photographers the skills they need to create highly marketable black-and-white portraits of children. Guidance is provided for seeking out locations and props that are the most amenable to black-and-white portraiture of children—from portraits with siblings on the beach to a child alone with a treasured toy. Tried-and-true secrets are given for getting kids to behave, while also making sure that the children are having a good time—crucial for capturing those priceless expressions that set every child apart from the crowd.
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Helen T. Boursier is the author of Black & White Portrait Photography and Family Portrait Photography. She lives in East Falmouth, Massachusetts.
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"Photographing Children in Black and White" was a pure joy in everyway as the author describes in detail all aspects of a shoot. The fine documented prints in the book illustrate her ability to capture not only the child's physical qualities, but also their unmistakable personality. From the beginning of the book, the author shows her true love for children and the relationship of each of her "shooters" and how they come to life in the pages, whether on a sandy beach at dusk, or in the surf at high tide. The chapters explain everything from what film speed and film works best in certain situations to what clothing the subjects should wear for a shoot. Although technical in nature, the writing was easily understood by myself, a somewhat novice in the field.
I would recommend this book for anyone that wants to learn to all aspects of children's photography. The author's prints tell much more than the book on her creative gift of capturing a treasure of paper...the simple face of a child.
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I found this book to be extremely helpful in many ways. From dealing with film selection to "getting parents to step aside", each chapter has multiple ideas regarding photographing children. I was especially pleased with the sections on lighting, groups and adding family pets to the portraits. Also, the photography included in the book is inspiring. I consider this to be a great resource for amateur photographers and a terrific idea book for the professionals.
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Helen Boursier made her artistic talent shine. Her book was practical and inspiring. Her photographs are wonderful in how they depict the childs personality without intimidating the reader. Her work and words were inspiring. One of the best photography books I've read.
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Since "like attracts like," the style of your photographic imagery ultimately determines which clients come to you and which go elsewhere. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
illustrative images, portrait session, photographing children, wedding photography, infrared film, portrait photography, white portraits Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Mother Nature, Cape Cod New!
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Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Index | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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- Portrait Photography: How and Why by Mary Allen in Back Matter (1), Back Matter (2), and Back Matter (3)
- Master Posing Guide for Portrait Photographers: A Complete Guide to Posing Singles, Couples and Groups by J. D. Wacker in Back Matter
- Profitable Portrait Photography by Roger Berg in Back Matter
- Restoring the Great Collectible Cameras 1945-1970 by Thomas Tomosy in Back Matter
- Photographing Creative Landscapes: Simple Tools for Artistic Images and Enhanced Creativity by Michael Orton in Back Matter
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