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How to Photograph Your Baby (Spiral-bound)

by Nick Kelsh (Author)

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Product Description
In an accessible, easy-to-follow guide that reveals the techniques he has developed over the years, a professional photographer shows how to successfully take pictures of babies and young children. 150 photos, 100 in color., including 9 gatefolds.

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Taking professional-quality photographs of your favorite baby is within your grasp.

It's amazingly easy and fun-and you don't need a fancy camera.

The basic baby photography techniques and tips provided by Nick Kelsh, renowned photographer and best-selling author of "Naked Babies" and "Siblings," can improve the photography of people at all skill levels. Kelsh's appealing conversational style and "no tech talk" rule make this a book anyone (even sleep-deprived new parents) can learn from and enjoy. Inside find:

- 9 self-contained "lessons" with over 100 tips and ideas in a unique foldout format. Each lesson includes easy-to-follow instructions as well as helpful advice, accompanied by a wealth of visual examples of good and bad picture-taking techniques.

- Foolproof methods guaranteed to make your baby smile for photographs every time, along with Kelsh's "tricks of the trade" that will keep your baby-and you-smiling throughout every photo session.

- Engaging information on topics such as mastering the close-up, utilizing natural light, and transforming locations throughout the home-or even a car-into improvised photo studios.

- Plus: fun ways to display your masterpieces, as well as advanced ideas for people who want to take their picture-taking to a higher level.

Baby photography is easy and enjoyable. It's a promise!

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Product Details

Spiral-bound: 96 pages
Publisher: Harry N. Abrams; Binding Torn edition (April 26, 1999)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1556708955
ISBN-13: 978-1556708954
Product Dimensions: 10.2 x 9.6 x 0.9 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)

Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (57 customer reviews)

Amazon.com Sales Rank: #62,417 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)
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Digital Photography for Dummies, Quick Reference by David D. Busch in Back Matter
Getting Ready for Baby: The Ultimate Organizer for the Mom-to-Be by Helene Tragos Stelian on page 194

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5.0 out of 5 stars Wow! What a wonderful, useful, easy-to-follow book!, May 21, 1999

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I've been a [semi-]professional photographer for about 15 years, but I've mostly done forensic photography, insurance work, accident scenes, etc. Not a whole lot there to help a soon-to-be dad take a decent picture of a kid. Nick Kelsh gives us three big secrets (one of which will improve all your photos immediately, even if you do nothing else), and a bunch of littler tips which combine into a solid introduction to taking really good photos. Some of these are so simple you will be amazed you never thought of them yourself!

I've liked the work of Nick Kelsh in "Naked Babies" and "Siblings," and I was very excited to see that he's sharing some of his vast experience with us. In addition to being a great "how to" book, the photos themselves are also very nice in and of themselves.

Kelsh does all this while not overwhelming the reader with technical terminology, and in a format that busy (and tired!) parents can read in one sitting -- yet go back to over and over to improve technique.

If you have a kid and you have a camera, you really should have this book!

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16 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars QUICK to read GREAT book, August 23, 2000

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I'm a person who buys a lot of books but doesn't always get around to reading them. It is impossible NOT to read this book. The length and especially the format make it irresistable to read it straight through (in less than an hour). And I had a NEWBORN at the time! The ideas are simple but very helpful and the illustrations completely get the point across. Some of the photos are beautiful enough to justify buying the book and there are plenty of shots which you could replicate before you get in the swing of thinking up your own ideas. Even with the first roll of film, I positively amazed myself with the quality of the photos I took of my new daughter and as I really got the hang of it, I was surprised I could be so creative. I emailed some photos to a friend and her coworkers thought they must have been taken by a professional (or one person thought I must have used a "bluescreen!"). People are asking me to photograph their kids! This is a very basic book written in plain (and sometimes funny) language and the ideas are completely EASY for anyone to follow. There is also an advanced section (which is also easy to read) for when you really get into it -- which is easy with this book. In addition, there are some great suggestions for ways to display your photos. I bought a few other books about photographing children and portrait photography at the same time and while I picked up a few brief ideas, the other books are mostly still lying around, largely unread. This is the only book which I have ever bothered to review (when I went online to buy it for a friend who is pregnant). Whatever the age of your child (or even just to improve your photographs of anyone or anything if you are an amateur) -- I HIGHLY recommend that you buy this book.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Changing the way you capture your baby will change your life, November 30, 1999

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This book has inspired me to take beautiful photos of my baby when I never thought that I was capable of anything this artistic. I highly reccommend this book- it is fun and easy (and quick) to read, and has many practical applications. Don't miss this opportunity to remember your baby for the rest of your life!

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4.0 out of 5 stars Would recommend. Great guide for regular (non-photograper) parents and relatives.
I think it was easy and simple to understand. Was recommended to me as a starter guide by a professional baby/child photographer. The pictures in it are great. Read more

Published 1 month ago by Leggy Chick

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book for parents!
This is a great book for amateurs wanting to take great snapshots. He keeps it low key and fun. Highly recommend for new parents or just camera happy people.

Published 3 months ago by K. Chavies

5.0 out of 5 stars Must have book if you want great photos
This is a wonderful book. It was given to us as a gift after our baby was born and although we didn't have time to read the entire book, with a new baby and all, just skimming the... Read more

Published 9 months ago by redsoxfan

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book, but watch out for Amazon "bargain" sticker & remainder mark
This is the book I wish I'd had when my son was a baby, and it's been my standard baby-shower gift for several years. Read more

Published 15 months ago by MamaKath

5.0 out of 5 stars Baby Gift
This book has become my standard "new baby" gift. Parents love it, use it, and come out with pictures they'll enjoy for a lifetime.

Published 15 months ago by Elizabeth

5.0 out of 5 stars Great gift!
This is the perfect book for new parents. It provides basic tips for the everyday parent who simply desires better photos of their child.

Published 16 months ago by S. Schoenrock

5.0 out of 5 stars A very nice read + illustration
Though the book was written with film photography in mind, the principles/tips apply to the digital world as well. Read more

Published 16 months ago by Henry Wong

5.0 out of 5 stars Anyone can take amazing pictures with this book!
The author's advice is straightforward, easy to follow, and makes a world of difference. I used to say that I was good at photographing scenery but terrible with people. Read more

Published 18 months ago by Victoria Sutton

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful read!
I so enjoyed this book. It's meant to be read in about an hour cover to cover and it arms you with inspiring ideas to try with your baby. Read more

Published on May 14, 2007 by Kristen D. Johnson

5.0 out of 5 stars A Beautiful and Helpful Book
This gorgeous book will enable you to make beautiful photos of the baby in your life with the camera you already own. Read more

Published on April 14, 2007 by Karla Pitts

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