Amherst Media imprint: 254 books
by Lou Jacobs
Language: English
Release Date: October 28, 2005
Language: English
Release Date: October 28, 2005
Twenty successful studio owners offer their expertise to aspiring professional photographers in this guide to operating a digital portrait studio. Every element of a thriving studio is covered, from choosing a location and determining a budget to selecting computer equipment and streamlining the digital...
The Best of Teen and Senior Portrait Photography
Techniques and Images from the Pros
Language: English
Release Date: October 1, 2003
From yearbook advertisements, postcard mailings, and promotions to web site development and digital graduation announcements, every corner of the teen and senior portrait market is covered in this book of advice from the experts. The artistry of top senior portrait experts, including Fuzzy Duenkel, Jeff...
Rangefinder's Professional Photography
Techniques and Images from the Pages of "Rangefinder" Magazine
Language: English
Release Date: October 28, 2006
The best images by the best photographers from around the world are featured in this collection that reflects the pinnacle of contemporary photography, both in terms of technical skill and creative ingenuity. Appealing to photographers of all levels, this book includes images from all genres of...
The Best of Adobe Photoshop
Techniques and Images from Professional Photographers
Language: English
Release Date: April 1, 2006
Everything that could be done in the traditional darkroom can now be done with Adobe Photoshop, making special effects that were formerly achieved exclusively by expert darkroom technicians available to all photographers. This technological revolution has created new challenges as well as opportunities...
Digital Portrait Photography of Teens and Seniors
Shooting and Selling Techniques for Photographers
Language: English
Release Date: July 1, 2005
Divided into two parts, this guide shows studio owners and photographers how to increase visibility, creativity, and financial rewards in the teen and senior portrait market. The first section is focused on technical mastery, gives tips on how to refine one's technique and remain competitive and providing...
500 Poses for Photographing Couples
A Visual Sourcebook for Digital Portrait Photographers
Language: English
Release Date: July 1, 2011
Designed to address the challenges of posing two subjects together, this visual sourcebook offers creative, evocative poses for a variety of two-subject groupings, including romantic couples, business partners, friends, and siblings. Through the inclusion of contemporary images from some of the world’s...
Tiny Worlds
Creative Macrophotography Skills
Language: English
Release Date: October 20, 2014
Successful nature photographer and lecturer Charles Needle often asks students in his workshops if they understand the difference between looking” and seeing”. The difference he is pointing out is that while we are constantly looking” at countless people, places and things, we might not be...
500 Poses for Photographing Women
A Visual Sourcebook for Portrait Photographers
Language: English
Release Date: March 1, 2009
Next to lighting, posing is the most challenging aspect of photography—with so many body parts to capture, the possibilities are endless, and it’s all too easy to make a wrong turn. This illustrated reference provides both amateur shutterbugs and seasoned pros with the perfect place to turn when...
by Bill Hurter
Language: English
Release Date: December 1, 2009
Language: English
Release Date: December 1, 2009
Spotlighting a unique service that provides a competitive edge to any professional photographer, this thorough handbook teaches all of the essential skills for creating glamorous portraits. Stressing the importance of facilitating a stronger, healthier sense of self-admiration, tips are provided for...
Step-by-Step Wedding Photography
Techniques for Professional Photographers
Language: English
Release Date: July 21, 2014
Photographing a wedding is one of the most demanding tasks a photographer can undertake. Because of the tremendous import of the event to the couple, their families, and their guests and attendants, there is no room for error. It’s the photographer’s job to get the images the couple expects and to...
Profitable Photo Album Design and Sales
The Essential Guide to Professional Photography Albums
Language: English
Release Date: February 20, 2017
Andrew Funderburg discusses how to build a richer experience for your clients and your business by creating an experience through storytelling across a sequence of images, rather than in isolated portraits that capture only one moment. He shows you how to find the heart of each client’s story and...
The Art of Selling Portrait Photography
In-Person Sales Techniques to Maximize Customer Satisfaction and Profits
Language: English
Release Date: April 17, 2017
Photographers who provide digital files instead of professionally finished prints and albums are not just missing out on income, they are limiting the ways they can serve their clients and giving up control of the quality of the finished product. This has a ripple effects that can negatively affect...
Professional Portrait Posing
Techniques and Images from Master Photographers
Language: English
Release Date: August 1, 2007
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,...
Mother and Child Portraits
Techniques for Professional Digital Photographers
Language: English
Release Date: February 1, 2010
Examining a style of photography that has become increasingly popular with families, this in-depth analysis explores the most important aspects of mother and child portraiture. Summarizing advice from seasoned professionals, this helpful reference demonstrates how to create the right environment for...