Portraits category: 889 books
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Language: English
Release Date: October 29, 2013
Language: English
Release Date: October 29, 2013
The original, instant classic which set the world afire. The first book to introduce the phenomenon that is the life story and work of Vivian Maier.
A good street photographer must be possessed of many talents: an eye for detail, light, and composition; impeccable timing; a populist or humanitarian...
The Portrait
Understanding Portrait Photography
Language: English
Release Date: November 17, 2014
Glenn Rand, longtime photographic educator, and Tim Meyer, Lead Portrait Instructor at Brooks Institute, have collaborated to create a thorough and balanced textbook on the modern techniques and practice of portrait photography. They have crafted a definitive resource for professionals, students,...
Portrait Photography Techniques & Mindsets
Digital Photography for Beginners, #2
Language: English
Release Date: February 5, 2016
Photography is a wonderful skill that people can learn as long as they put in the effort and hard work. The best way to do this is by making the most out of every opportunity and mastering the skills required.
Many people tend to gravitate toward portraits, because they are a great way to capture...
Emblems of the Passing World
Poems after Photographs by August Sander
Language: English
Release Date: October 20, 2015
August Sander’s photographic portraits of ordinary people in Weimar Germany inspire this uncanny new collection of poems by one of America’s most celebrated writers and critics
Through his portraits of ordinary people—soldiers, housewives, children, peasants, and city dwellers—August...
50 Lighting Setups for Portrait Photographers
Easy-To-Follow Lighting Designs and Diagrams
Language: English
Release Date: December 1, 2008
This cookbook-style guide to portrait lighting contains all the ingredients necessary for a successful photo shoot. With 60 two-page spreads highlighting the techniques used to create stunning portraits alongside the portraits themselves, aspiring photographers will have a clear sense of both the "how"...
by Daniel Lezano, Bjorn Thomassen
Language: English
Release Date: August 18, 2006
Language: English
Release Date: August 18, 2006
100 Ways to Take Better Portrait Photographs is a practical and informative guide to every aspect of portrait photography from informal pictures of family and friends to professional studio techniques. It contains:
Straightforward, practical tips and advice
Over 100 inspirational portrait photographs
Invaluable...
The Enthusiast's Guide to Portraiture
59 Photographic Principles You Need to Know
Language: English
Release Date: September 27, 2016
If you’re a passionate photographer and you’re ready to take your work to the next level, The Enthusiast’s Guide book series was created just for you. Whether you’re diving head first into a new topic or exploring a classic theme, Enthusiast’s Guides are designed to help you quickly learn...
Creative Portrait Photography
Innovative Digital Portraiture to Reveal the Inner Subject
Language: English
Release Date: April 30, 2012
The very best portrait photography strives to give the viewer access into their subject's inner self; to provide a window into their soul. With the advent of the digital age and the potential afforded by post-processing, a whole generation of photographic artists has access to greater creative possibilities...
The Design Aglow Posing Guide for Family Portrait Photography
100 Modern Ideas for Photographing Newborns, Babies, Children, and Families
Language: English
Release Date: August 27, 2013
Get inspired to take family portraits your clients will love
Whether you’re facing your first family portrait shoot or are a seasoned professional looking for fresh inspiration, Design Aglow’s 100 ideas for posing newborns, babies, children, siblings, and families will help you approach...
Hollywood Portraits
Hot-Light Techniques for Professional Photographers
Language: English
Release Date: March 1, 2012
With lighting techniques beneficial for professional photographers but also accessible for those less experienced with a camera, this handy reference offers insights into utilizing hot lights” (tungsten-based continuous light sources) to achieve glamorous, Hollywood-inspired shots. This Hollywood”...
Photographing Shadow and Light
Inside the Dramatic Lighting Techniques and Creative Vision of Portrait Photographer Joey L.
Language: English
Release Date: December 4, 2012
Aspiring photographers are always looking for that edge, that fresh point of view to add drama to their images. Photographer Joey L. found his vision early, drawing critical acclaim as a brilliant commercial photographer with a distinctive technical expertise for lighting.
In Photographing Shadow...
Shooting Yourself
Self Portraits with Attitude
Language: English
Release Date: June 17, 2013
Turn your camera on the world's most fascinating and attractive model-yourself! Take part in the new wave of expressive self-portraiture, enjoy unlimited creative control over your subject, and reveal your hidden side with confidence!
- Hundreds of inspiring self-portraits from creative photo...
The Design Aglow Posing Guide for Wedding Photography
100 Modern Ideas for Photographing Engagements, Brides, Wedding Couples, and Wedding Parties
Language: English
Release Date: December 17, 2013
Refresh your toolbox with modern poses your clients will love
Whether you’re shooting your first wedding or are a seasoned professional, the formal portrait session can be one of the toughest parts of photographing a wedding. Faced with tight timelines, unpredictable lighting, and clients...
Sculpting with Light
Techniques for Portrait Photographers
Language: English
Release Date: September 1, 2008
Techniques for creating flawless lighting show photographers of all levels how to take full control of their photographic atmosphere in this indispensable guide. Illustrating the physics that govern light; the visual difference between the eye and camera; the qualities of incident and reflected light;...