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Hundreds of beautiful color photographs show how to master photography's most popular subject: the art of portraiture. By combining traditional photographic skills with the limitless possibilities offered by digital, this expert guide helps amateurs successfully portray people in the rituals of daily life, frame the figure in the image, utilize high-speed techniques to catch memorable moments, and create a picture essay to document an event. Find out a variety of ways to photograph groups, babies, and children; capture the fleeting expression; and get the right lighting for character and drama. Follow the tips for shooting unobserved on the street and doing reportage; for using wide-angle or medium telephoto techniques; and for dealing respectfully with other cultures. Be the photographer whom everyone wants to record family gatherings, weddings, and other special occasions. And, of course, there's also advice on taking a formal portrait, including how to set up a makeshift studio.

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  • Paperback: 160 pages
  • Publisher: Lark Books (August 28, 2003)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1579905277
  • ISBN-13: 978-1579905279
  • Product Dimensions: 9.5 x 8.1 x 0.5 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #245,654 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Portrait Photography, September 29, 2004
By G. Okada "akguy" (Anchorage, Alaska) - See all my reviews
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It's no secret that I am a fan of the Lark Book's Digital Photography series. This is the third book in my library and the second one that I've reviewed for AAUG. The title of this book is a little deceiving. When we think of portrait photography, most of us think of a messy little room with a cranky old photographer or a makeshift studio with toys and stuffed animals and a woman with fake cheerfulness trying to get your munchkin to smile. In the introduction, Michael Frreeman explains that portrait photography is expanded to mean the relationship between the photgrapher and the subject who is saying, "This is who I am, and this is what I look like." Portrait photography encompasses everything that is involved in capturing the essence of the moment so it is preserved forever. The one constant is that portrait photography includes a subject which is almost always people, and, in some instances, a pet.

"Portrait Photography" is divided into three chapters: People Posed, Daily Life and Events and Occasions. Within each chapter are topics that include photo composition tips, equipment and software, post-production techniques and special projects. Each topic is usually a two-page spread which features two or more digital photographs. The main text explains how to create the best possible photograph. Then there is a checklist or hints and tips about the topic to assist the reader. The tips are concise and very helpful. I was thinking of a way to create little laminated cheat sheets that I could slip into my camera bag so I could pull it out for reference at the right time. The captions that accompany each photograph carefully explains both the composition and the background of the shot. To add a depth of realism, a few photographs are a little lacking in quality by being a bit blurry or washed out. I didn't see it as a fault but rather it helped reconfirm for me that not every photo is perfect and even the experts are human. Every photo in this book is almost an essay in itself: beautifully composed and full of life and meaning. I believe the author, Michael Freeman took most, if not all, of the photos and he is a phenomenal artist.

One of my favorite topics appeared at the end of the book and it is on picture essays. Freeman provides three good examples. The picture essay is a series of photographs that tell a story and it could be about an event or a series of pictures that tell a story. It reminded me of the Life and Look magazines I remember when I was a child that had beautiful photographs about people or events. Freeman's examples gave me inspiration and guidance to create an effective photo essay myself.

The one striking feature of all Lark Books is the quality of their products. From the accurately produced photographs, to the attractive page layout, to the heavyweight glossy paper, Lark Books are a notch above most other books. The quality of the photographs almost matches expensive coffee table photo books.

If you are serious about using your digital camera to create quality photographs, this book should be added to your library. Too many people with digital cameras take their cameras for granted and crank out endless photos lacking in quality. "Portrait Photography" will help take you to the next level of using your digital camera and equipment to create photos that truly tell a story and which will awe your family and friends.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding Book for Amateur Portrait Photographers, October 10, 2007
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This is a very excellent book if you're just getting started taking portraits. The graphics and illustrations are excellent. Highly recommended.
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1.0 out of 5 stars One Page Wonder, May 22, 2008
First, don't buy this book or any other of his books. Look else where for other photographers, writers, or artists.

Second, why? This author rarely explains anything beyond one page. If his works inspires you, excellent; however, do not look to him for in depth coverage of anything. Look at the number of books he has published and then look at the page length he devotes to a particular topic. One or two. That is it. He does not do any topic he tries to cover any justice. You most likely will not find your answers here.

I can highly not recommend any of his books. You can easily do better some where else.
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