Professional Portrait Posing: Techniques and Images from Master Photographers (Pro Photo Workshop) [Paperback]

Michelle Perkins (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 1, 2007 | Series: Pro Photo Workshop

A brief introduction to the basic principles of creating a flattering pose accompanies chapters devoted to 12 acclaimed photographers who present and discuss their favorite, most successful, and most challenging photos. Widely regarded for their flattering, inventive, and cutting-edge posing techniques, these professionals cover why the pose was selected, how it complemented the subject and the scene, and how it works to make the subject look his or her best. The special challenge of group portraits is also covered by many of the contributors. Additional topics of discussion include personalized tips for learning the art of posing, common problems they see in portraits and their solutions, and suggestions and ideas for researching poses.

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"Professional photographer and writer Michelle Perkins filled this guide with a breathtaking collection of 190 color images and plenty of top-quality advice."  —Shutterbug

About the Author

Michelle Perkins is a professional writer, photographer, and digital-photo retoucher. She is a technical editor for Rangefinder and has written for PCPhoto. She is the author of numerous digital imaging books, including Beginner’s Guide to Adobe Photoshop Elements, Color Correction and Enhancement with Adobe Photoshop, Digital Landscape Photography Step by Step, and The Practical Guide to Digital Imaging. She lives in Buffalo, New York.

Product Details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: Amherst Media, Inc. (August 1, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1584282118
• ISBN-13: 978-1584282112
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.6 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,082,172 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Michelle Perkins is a writer, a photographer, and a digital imaging specialist. She is a technical editor for Rangefinder, a regular contributor to After Capture, and has written for PC Photo. She is the author of numerous photography books, including Professional Portrait Lighting and Professional Portrait Posing, and is the coauthor of The Illustrated Dictionary of Photography. She lives in Buffalo, New York.

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Showcases the Best in the Business, March 22, 2008

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Patrick Rice (North Olmsted, Ohio USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Professional Portrait Posing: Techniques and Images from Master Photographers (Pro Photo Workshop) (Paperback)

This is an excellent book that showcases the work of some of the finest portrait photographers in the business. The work of Monte Zucker, Chris Nelson and Tim Kelly is just amazing. ANY photographer can learn from their expertise.

This book cuts out much of the 'fluff' in other photography books and just gives you the 'meat'. It is well written and well presented.

15 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Another one of those books..., December 8, 2007

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D. Belen "Kanalukai" (Hawaii) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Professional Portrait Posing: Techniques and Images from Master Photographers (Pro Photo Workshop) (Paperback)

Just read this book and this is one of those books I was hesistant on buying. I had a feeling this book is not good enough for those who are already in the business of photography and people learning photography. First of all, this book is written by an author about other awesome, pro photographers... so what do you get? Quotes and tips from the photographers, that's it. Will the tips and quotes help, an amateur photographer? If you are an amateur: who want to start a business in photography, ex senior portrait, an amateur who wants to learn how to pose a model for a fashion shoot, a paid shoot to shoot a pregnant person, setup a basic lighting for a casual shoot, do a Monte Zucker poses, and so on.... the answer will be NO. If you're a photographer already doing a senior portrait, shooting fasion/models, .... and so on will this book help? NO. This book is more for browsing while you're dringking coffee at borders book store and thought the cover looks nice and the title is catchy.

I think it will best if you look up the authors in this book and see if they have their own books and instead buy their books. At least their book will go more into detail. Example, I ordered some of Monte Zucker's posing techniques from his website and the "Feminine Pose" have so much more meat than what this book (i'm reviewing) has.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book, February 8, 2008

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Dawn Johns "DAWN" (USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Professional Portrait Posing: Techniques and Images from Master Photographers (Pro Photo Workshop) (Paperback)

A compilation of ten master photographers offer their insight and techniques for portrait posing. The broad range of material covers everything including lighting and how to use it are discussed throughout. Overall, a well presented book that is a powerful tool for those aspiring to take their photography to the next level.