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A little bit of everything., May 19, 2007
This review is from: 100 Ways to Take Better Portrait Photographs (Paperback)
I have a simple criteria for selecting photographic 'how to' books. If the images in the book don't appeal to me, I pass on the book. Admittedly, that's sometimes a problem shopping here. Anyway, this book has a variety of portrait images, and I find them quite appealing. They range from travel shots to glamour fashion shots, and include a good collection of images of kids.
There is also a lot of practical information, but the book assumes you know your way around photographic equipment. The equipment section is only two pages! None of that 1/3 of the book telling you what a camera or a studio flash unit is for these authors. Bravo! I hope more photographic books follow their lead.
The book doesn't attempt to give you step by step instructions to creating a specific image. It's more of 'Here's a shot you might try and here's some things to be aware of.'
I consider myself an advanced amateur photographer. I take pictures because I enjoy it. I shoot mostly portrait and fashion type images. That's just so you'll know where I am coming from.
The book will definitely serve you well as inspiration. It's a great browsing and 'Gee, I oughta try that' book. I like it a lot, and I think you will too. It's also reasonably priced. Buy two and give one to a friend who is a photographer, but don't lend your copy to him. You won't get it back!
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
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down to earth, March 17, 2007
This review is from: 100 Ways to Take Better Portrait Photographs (Paperback)
this book really gives you ideas to expand. you can look at one of the photos and expand your vision with it. one of the things i liked about this book was that if you were an amature or just a beginner with photography. you can understand the book. it doesn't use a lot of big photographic words that can go right over your head. and the sidenotes about the photo on the page really helps give you an idea of how to creat a photo with that style or theme
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
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Decent Idea Book, February 11, 2007
This review is from: 100 Ways to Take Better Portrait Photographs (Paperback)
Photographers are always looking for inspiration. This book fits the bill; quick reads (1 page per example), decent explanations, and lenses used make this a good reference. The printing is great too so sample pictures look very pleasing.
If you are looking for something to teach more of the mechanics of posing, facial analysis, or lighting you probably should look at another book though. I don't think it was the authors' intention to deal with these subjects.
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