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Artwork from 30 of the industry's top photographers is used to highlight both clear-cut shooting strategies and colorful, cutting-edge approaches to family portraiture in this handbook intended for idea gathering and inspiration. Advice on focal length, perspective, and maximizing the potential of digital equipment highlights the technical aspects of family portraiture while group posing strategies demonstrate how best to flatter each subject and convey a sense of family unity. A lengthy discussion of lighting—the backbone of portraiture—and the manipulation of shadows and highlights instructs photographers on how to create mood and interest in a variety of lighting scenarios, both indoors and out. Specifics on adjusting body lines, colors, and shapes, working with young children, and creating a comfortable atmosphere ensure that the photographer captures the unique personality of each family with dynamic and attractive images.
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Great guide.......2007-09-28
This book is very helpful with posing techniques, lighting and other tips. Well worth the money. Lots of quality photo examples. Great to have in your reference library.
Great ideas for group Photography.......2007-09-10
There were so many inspiring examples in this book. I loved the ideas for photographing large groups. I would recommend this book to anyone who is looking to perfect the art of photographing families or groups.
An excellent, comprehensive book.......2007-08-23
As a retired professional photographer I expected the finer points of family portraiture to be missing. Instead, it was excellent both in the fundamentals and in the detailed aspects of photographing groups. As a retiree I am using it for in-depth review, and I love it. My wife and I studied with Monte Zucker many years ago and we were happy to see his work included, along with Bill McIntosh and other fine professionals.
Great photos.......2007-08-11
The book was great in it's explanations about what techniques to use for the best possible shot. I'll be using it's techniques from now on.
Great Hobby Photog.......2007-07-21
This book is very readable. It is short and to-the-point. This is the type of book to pick up, read and then go do the things described. I read quickly and started my own photography experimenting. I also enjoyed being able to go back and quickly find answers to my questions while working. This is a very user-friendly book.
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Professional photographers trying to refine their skills, serious amateurs hoping to break into this lucrative field, and everyday shooters who just want to take better pictures will find this second edition of Steve Sint's information-packed guide invaluable. Sint, who has photographed more than 3,500 weddings, has updated his classic work to include discussions of photojournalistic and formal shooting styles, the advantages and disadvantages of digital, and shooting special family occasions. And he still includes all the basics and time-tested secrets, from a complete wedding day shooting repertoire to tips on posing the wedding party, from establishing prices and presenting proofs to creating packages for customers. Above all, there are hundreds of outstanding and imaginative wedding photos to look through, with Sint's illuminating comments on what makes them distinctive.
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Complete introduction into traditional wedding photography.......2007-08-18
It is the first wedding book that I like out of three that I have. Easy to read and understand, covered every area that I had questions about, nice and light humor. Full of useful examples and advices. I immediately saw how implementing some new techniques from this book can improve my work.
Outdated!.......2007-07-03
I was disappointed with this book. There were some good ideas such as formal posing, but otherwise, outdated. A better wedding photography book by far is "Digital Wedding Photography" by Glen Johnson.
Whether you like this book will depend on your photography style.......2007-06-05
If you lean more towards wedding photojournalism, you'll find this book annoying. The author takes stab after stab at the photojournalistic style and concentrates on listing which images you can sell after the wedding.
I found the photography examples rather cheesy and old. The "Posing" chapter starts with a full page image of a bride and groom (almost smack in the middle of the photograph) and the groom's arms hanging down to his sides. I'm new to wedding photography, but even I know that's poor posing! It has some good points, but I wasn't too impressed.
If you're into Traditional style of photography, this is a very good book for you to read. The author breaks the wedding down to almost every kind of picture you should create and how to make it sell at the end. It will be useful to you.
So far, after having read 4 separate books on wedding photography this is my least favorite.
Well organized guide.......2007-05-13
I have bought several books on posing and wedding photography. This is my first covering the most important aspects of the wedding photography business. Although it admits the prevailing tendency of admitting casual, journalistic photos on a wedding album, it still thoroughly explains the conventional wedding photos. It also describes how to deal with the business side of this activity. I consider this book a good very good source for those of us who would like to enter on this field of photography.
Very Informative.......2007-03-27
I've been reading through this and have found it very informative. I'm happy with my purchase.
Book Description
Covers the key aspects of the art and practice of professional portrait photography. Offers expert guidance with chapters by top professional portrait photographers on topics such as selecting equipment, refining lighting and exposure techniques, and establishing and operating a successful portrait business. Also covers specialty portraits, fashion and glamour photography, plus tips on presenting portraits to increase sales. 120 pages (over 150 illustrations), 8-1/2 x 11.
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Get the NEW 2003, Same cover completely updated!!!!.......2007-10-04
There is a newer updated edition, I have this one, the 1998 and saw my friends 2003 and it is much improved. Very different photographers featured. It is confusing because the cover is identical! I am shocked it is not offered here.
Really for professional portrait photographers.......2002-03-15
This book really addresses the professional portrait photographer and how he or she should run their portrait studio. Photography techniques are glossed over on the assumption that you are familiar with the basics. Customer relationships, on the other hand, receives considerable attention from the author.
Incredible Illustrations.......2001-01-15
The photos in this book are inspiring and the text is comprehensive and easy to follow. Each technique is demonstrated with one or more beautifully composed photographs.
Overview of portrait business, lacking in technical detail.......2000-12-20
I asked the posters on a large format board for opinions on books on portrait photography, specifically detailed information on lighting techniques and posing, and several HIGHLY recommended this book.
Unfortunately, it was not what I looking for. However, it is a fine overview of the portrait business in general, and I recommend it for someone intending to enter the business. It contains discussions on selling, dealing with the customers, and the studio environment, and discusses different types of portraiture, such as glamour, wedding and corporate.
There was one chapter on lighting techniques, but wasn't as in depth as I would have liked. Moreover, methods were discussed and not demonstrated explicitly in the accompanying photos. Main light patterns such as closed loop, open loop, butterfly and broad are discussed without giving photos showing what they are. I still have little idea what they are.
Similarly, the chapter on equipment actually contained very few photographs portraying the equipment discussed.
The lack of "technical" photos demonstrating the equipment and technique is very uncharacteristic of Kodak's books. It seems that they included a collection of portrait photographs, sprinkled throughout the book, often having little connection with the subject discussed. However, this book also has much less of the "Kodak advertising" that their other books suffer from.
I felt that this book, overall, was rather good for what is was supposed to be. My criticisms are small and hopefully would be taken as suggestions to improve the next printing. Someone actually wanting to start a portrait business will require deeper technical knowledge than that provided here. I will be reading "The Lighting Cookbook" by Jenni Bidner to pursue this knowledge. I still haven't found anything that discusses posing, though.
This is a must have book !.......1999-08-09
Their are very few books that really are worth their price. This book is one of the rare educational books that every photographer should have to have to read over and over!
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The British erotic website menatplay.com has totally dedicated themselves to the suit fetish. This illustrated book is waiting for you with glamorous solo portraits and hot pair scenes. These pinstripes aren't studious bankers. Instead we are treated to real office studs - masculine and always well endowed! They stand there so seductive and sexy and, as in real life, the name of the game is dominance and submission. Three cheers for the pecking order!
Customer Reviews:
Quality prints of sexy, quality men.......2007-08-01
If you fantasize about hunky men in business attire, you're in for a real treat.
Customer Reviews:
Finally found some help.............2006-08-24
I believe that this book will be the nearest thing that will specifically speak about concert photograhy. I recently got into concert photography. I needed a book to help me figure out certain things like low light photography, equipment, ect. I've bought other low light photography books but they were never as specific as this one. I can definitly say that I learned a lot. I wish Sievert would have spoken a bit more about digital photography but overall it has great methods and technics for you to have a basic understanding of concert photography.
Great........2006-05-16
If concert photography is your thing, then this is the book for you. If you utilize all the techniques and methods described within, your pictures will look professional and artistic. After reading this, you're almost sure to make money off of the pictures you take. It's great! I also recommend "The Music Business Bundle" by Ty Cohen.
Decent book for beginners.......2006-03-11
Has some good info but being kind of experienced most of the stuff I already knew (still had a bunch of stuff that was interesting to read though). Also it needs to be updated a bit to fit the digital age better. Overall though, really good book for someone who hasn't been in the profession.
Four Stars.......2005-10-26
I ordered the book as it was the only one on the subject I could find. It's full of advices and recommendations for succeding in this job. But as it is a relative old book, many things in the music business have changed and it doesn't cover digital photography and dedicates more than 60 pages discussing films, lenses and bodies. I found the Chapters on Protecting your Rights and Selling & leasing photos to be the most interesting.
concert shooting bible.......2002-08-31
a good 'get to know what to do' book on shooting music. great for people wanting to get into the business
Book Description
In Crowns and The Spirit of Harlem, journalist Craig Marberry took oral history to a new level. Here, in Cuttin’ Up, he presents more pitch-perfect portraits so good you’ll feel like you’re eavesdropping. Cuttin’ Up celebrates the laid-back fellowship of men in a barber shop, the place, as Marberry writes, “where we go to be among ourselves, to be ourselves, to unmask.”
Crisscrossing the country from Detroit to Orlando, Brooklyn to Houston, Marberry listened in on conversations that covered everything from reminiscences about the first haircut---a sometimes comic rite of passage---to spirited exchanges about women, to serious lessons in black history and current events. His collection of the wit and wisdom of patrons and barbers---including the small but scrappy subset of women barbers and the father of a very famous celebrity---brings together an irresistible and often touching chorus of voices.
Marberry has created a book that sings with the handsome beauty of the oral tradition that is the cornerstone of the black barber shop experience.
A portion of the proceeds from this book support the Maya Angelou Research Center on Minority Health at Wake Forest University.
Customer Reviews:
Rare, Real Look Into Real Black-Barbershop Culture.......2005-11-17
I truly loved this book. My heart leaped in my chest when I saw it on the book shelf. As a "kitchen-barber" for more than twenty-years I was ecstatic to see the subject matter bound with photographs and ready to read.
The barbershop has for men of African decent been a respite from women, life's pressures, etiquette, censorship and sometimes reality for many years. This highly valued institution often serves the community as an outreach center, political platform, advice booth, stand-up comedy tryout club and therapist's couch. Craig Maybery has struck gold again with an enjoyable foray into the subtleties of African American culture. Like his book, "Crowns: Portraits of Black Women in Church Hats" Mayberry gives the reader a clear insight into the passion Blacks have for their turn at at an American tradition. It was so refreshing to see an accurate view of the black barbershop which isn't exaggerated as in the films, Barbershop I and II or butchered like the Showtime adaptation "Barbershop"; (What a MESS!)
Using 49 short biographical stories the author gives us an authentic look into the motivations, tragedies, humor and passions of the men and women who cut and style the afro-american hair shaft. The portraits of these barbers are as they presented themselves to the author. They are human: Flawed, Dedicated, Unique and Proud.
The only disappointment I had in reading this book was not being able to find present-day photos of all of the subjects interviewed. I intend to give several of these books as gifts. A beautiful tribute to the men (or women) everyone needs and uses and takes for granted and noone wants to lose. Your barber.
Black Hair.......2005-08-04
If I have heard it once, I have heard it a thousand times: black people have a special relationship with their hair. In CUTTIN' UP, Craig Marberry has put together a collection of interesting vignettes that highlight black barber shops around the nation. The stories introduce us to all kinds of people, some barbers, some patrons, some famous, and some lesser known. Each passage includes relevant photographs, usually of the narrator. The book covers a myriad of issues and topics including haircuts as a rite of passage, civil rights and the barber shop, barber shop camaraderie, funny stories and superstitions. Some stories are humorous, others are sad and all are educational.
Marberry has put together a well-organized collection that will remind readers that the ordinary things in life like going to the barber shop for a shape up can have a meaningful impact on one's life. This is a book you can pick up again and again and find at least one or two passages that will speak to you. By sharing stories told by an assortment of contributors, the author highlights our cultural diversity. The accompanying photographs make the stories even more personal and some of them are worth a second, more thoughtful look on the basis of their pure artistry alone. CUTTIN' UP didn't move emotional mountains for me, but the passages did make me smile and leave me with a sense of warmth. (RAW Rating: 3.5)
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tight Book.......2005-06-27
the Barber Shop is the true Black CNN. go there&no matter what the topic you gonna get a Answer. you are gonna hear some of the Best Jokes&story Tellers that will have you ribs hurting. the Barber Shop is a School all unto itself.I ain't even got into the styles the Barbers will hook your Dome up with.everybody has there Favorite Barber as well.Sports,Music,Politics,Society issues,Enviroment Issues,Relationships,etc.... you get it all there&More.
Rising Interest.......2005-06-07
I'm excited to meet this author and hopefully get my book signed at the Printer's Row. I find men to so entertaining, and I always wanted to hang with them when I was little. I never could talk my father/brother/grandfather into letting me follow them to the barbershop and even when I got my tattoo, I was in the back. I was crazy about the first "Barbershop" movie (the 2nd one was cool too) and when I saw this book, I couldn't get my hands on it fast enough. I loved reading the stories about the male barbers facing bad haircuts, capping, crime, discrimination, the younger generation, fatherhood, manners and women. There was even some eye candy: Marcques Tatum, Jabreel Ali, Kola Olosunde, and Lennie Bosley. The beginning stories were a little dry, but it picked up tremendously towards the middle.
"The easy hum of men among men".......2005-05-11
Thanks to the popularity of a recent movie, Barbershop, the public's attention has focused on the central gathering place for black men, the local barbershop. In an oral history that covers every aspect of community life, Marberry gathers stories from across the country, from "Detroit to Orlando, Brooklyn to Houston". This small gem, complete with black and white photographs, captures the wit and wisdom of barbers and their patrons, including a very select few women barbers who wield their scissors on this sacred turf.
Albert Ghee, Jr., a customer, talks about Shorty, a midget with a shoe shine stand, who worked in the back of his uncle's barbershop in Farmville, Virginia. If you gave Shorty an extra dollar, he'd thump out tunes with his rag as he polished your shoes, "The Star Spangled Banner" or "Amazing Grace." But Albert never enjoyed Shorty's unique rhythms until he was thirteen-years old; boys had to be teenagers before they were allowed to partake of the barbershop ambiance.
Wheeler Parker, a barbershop owner, has a cautionary tale to share, a hard lesson forced upon young men in his day, white men terrorizing in the middle of the night. Parker wants more for the younger generation after all the suffering, all the lost opportunities of his youth. He wants them to remember his cousin's name, Emmett Till. "He had a short life. Fourteen years. But if we remember, then it wasn't a wasted life."
Betty Reece was the only other woman besides Clara Poke and forty men in barber school. Betty was so painfully shy that one of her instructors said she was "so slow, she would miss the boat and the bus". Betty never did overcome her shyness and sat all day waiting for customers, lacking the effusiveness to gather regular clients. Sometimes she never had a single customer: "Felt like I was watching hair grow." She quit the business but still has her license and may go back to barbering one day.
Omar Rasul is a barber who enjoys the camaraderie of the shop, always up for a few laughs, which he considers good therapy. He favors "cut down" sessions, where "you target a person's flaw and roll with it. It's all about making people bust out laughing." On the other hand, the Reverend John C. McClurkin, a customer, likens the barbershop to the dinner table, a forum for family members to share stories and fellowship. The shop enjoys a similar dynamic, "except nobody's trying to hide their vegetables".
There are a few barbershop rules: "comments must both entertain and enlighten, proverbs need punch lines and comedy needs a dose of the profound". This thoughtful and humorous collection offers a peek into the rarified world of the black barbershop, still as popular today as when it first began. There's a sound you can hear above the clip and buzz of scissors and clippers: "It's the easy hum of men among men." Luan Gaines/2005.
Book Description
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 work flow. Details on selecting backgrounds, sets, and props that set a studio apart and advice on lighting patterns, posing, and clothing selection help photographers ensure that they produce client-pleasing images and return customers. Customer service tips on creating comfortable waiting and viewing areas are included to help photographers set up an attractive space to better profit from their artistic skills.
Customer Reviews:
Relatively useful.......2007-03-12
This is a book for people thinking about jumping from analog to digital photography. I was looking for a book about the studio, what do I need, how to organize, but a little more professional for beginners shooting fashion and editorial, so it's not for me.
Good information for the beginner.......2007-01-14
beginner photographers should read this book if they plan on starting a portrait studio. Great information for the novice but a pro might need a more in-depth book.
OK for amateur, too simple for a professional.......2006-08-19
Lou Jacobs Jr. has been writing photography books for decades and wrote a great guide to my old Konica Autoreflex 35mm SLR manual camera back 3 decades ago. This new book about starting your own studio offers a feel good fluffy guide that can motivate the beginner. It offers very little hardcore technical advice that is really important when it comes to digital studio work. For example, Jacobs glosses over the issue of storage by making statements such as just back up to CD/DVD and you're all set, whereas he should be talking about backing up to multiple harddrives, RAID, etc. Those issues aside, the studio photographs are outstanding and inspriring. Lighting is used to great effect.
Book Description
This guide provides insights into the legal concerns that face professional photographers. Collecting unpaid debts, securing retainers, and constructing payment terms are addressed with a focus on the difficulties that are often associated with managing a photography business. Twenty-five sample forms are provided, including model and property release forms, as well as estimates and invoices easily duplicated for use in business. Advice is also provided for copyrighting images, safely conducting a portrait session with a minor, and submitting fine art images to galleries.
Customer Reviews:
Excellent resource for photographers, new and old!.......2007-04-11
With access to download all of the forms in the book, and wonderful legal advice from an attorney-turned-photographer, this book is a must-have for all photographers! It covers everything from simple model releases to employee forms, to commercial contracts. There is something for everyone!
Average customer rating:
- Very Good Book On Senior Portraiture
- Excellent Resource on the Business of Senior Portraits
- Poorly written and too specific
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High School Senior Portrait Photography
John Giolas
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Combining technical information with business advice for conducting promotions, pricing, and getting school contracts, this book will be of use to both professional and amateur photographers. Readers will learn how to get seniors to come to their studio, how to photograph them and how to keep them as customers.
Customer Reviews:
Very Good Book On Senior Portraiture.......2006-04-02
I recently stumbled across this book and was very pleasantly surprised. The author did a very good job explaining his sales and marketing to high school seniors.
Although some of the pictures are now a little dated, there are still plenty of very contemporary senior poses found throughout. The lighting diagrams are well done and helpful.
The author was also one of the first senior photographers to embrace digital imaging and see its potential. He was way ahead of his time and because of that, this book is still a valuable resource today.
Well done and worth having as a reference.
Excellent Resource on the Business of Senior Portraits.......2003-02-15
This book is a great resource on the business aspects of senior portraits. It is straight-forward, to the point, and has many useful recommendations that can immediately be implemented. I found it very helpful in maximizing the revenue potential for senior portraits. I appreciated the style-which gave me lots of good ideas and didn't waste time out of my busy day at the studio. Well worth the money.
Poorly written and too specific.......2002-08-23
This book, though mildly interesting reading, seems to focus too much on highlighting the author's business approach to senior photography rather than a guide to senior portrait work.
This book is best borrowed from the library and perused in an evening rather than purchased for continued utility.
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- There is good info here, but buy her other book.
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Professional Portraiture
Annabel Williams
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Take the snapshot one step further--give it the professional touch. Award-winning portrait photographer Annabel Williams shares her secrets for capturing a moment in time in a way that's flattering to the subject but still totally natural. Her simple, effective techniques for developing your eye, shooting on location, indoor and outdoor lighting, and especially working with children are invaluable to amateur and professional alike. Discover how to approach a photo session--set up backgrounds, employ props, pick the right look for your subjects, and put them at ease in front of the camera--and how to edit the results. Packed with practical tips, inspirational advice, and hundreds of dazzling color and black-and-white portraits, this "shooting course" will help you make everyone you photograph look and feel like a model.
Customer Reviews:
There is good info here, but buy her other book........2004-09-23
This book is the exact same as the first half of Annabel's other book Portrait and Wedding photography. That book is hardcover, (this one is not), it's much cheaper here on amazon and it also covers wedding photography as well. It is like two books in one. I think it's fair to argue that Annabel gives many tips in the wedding section that would be helpful to a portrait photographer who has no intention of covering weddings.
Otherwise this is a good book. Lots of helpful tips, but not overly technical. For those who like the technicalities, each image presented in the book is captioned with the technical details of the image (Camera, film type, lens, shutter speed & aperature).
Even so, it is a better deal to buy the hardcover combo portrait & weddings book by Annabel.
Upset I had to pay return shipping.......2004-01-21
It is upsetting that amazon even offers this book. There is no substance here. The book lacks details, and that is what is required when needing to know how to do professional portraiture. I returned it immediately.
Don't waste your time.......2003-05-27
This book was a disappointment. I feel as though I could have written this book myself. Trust me - that's not saying much. There were a few good pictures in the book, but for the most part I found the remainder to be noncaptivating. I disagree with the individual who stated that this book is, "dripping with style." If you consider "style" to be a family portrait posed in front of a rusted out building with pieces of scrap metal and pipe laying around, this book is for you!!! I'm all for "rustic," but this just looked like trash!
Dripping With Personality and Style.......2002-04-08
I was truly surprised and impressed when I picked up this book, not expecting much initially with so many guides to portraiture available in book and magazine form, let alone all the free resources on the Internet. But the portraits here are very strong, though it should be noted that the focus is on Caucasian families, couples and small children. There is a sense of dynamism to all the images and the lighting is especially dramatic for some of the outdoor shots, yet the subjects and equipment used are not exotic at all...the author takes pains to make the reader believe they can take these shots effectively as well.
The style is conversational: Williams introduces a few basic concepts, but this is not structured as a how-to, but more in the style of "think about these things, and here are some ideas". There is structure to the discussion, as Williams talks about makeup, hairstyles, backgrounds, features, equipment, preparing the client etc. But it all feels like you can adapt any or all of her tips to produce similarly dynamic photographs...the author's tips and approaches do not feel constraining or rigid at all.
The book is light on detailed descriptions of technique and lighting, but like the best speakers and authors on the subject, Williams manages to make the reader understand and believe that technique and equipment are secondary to a creative approach and a strong rapport with the client. For each picture, there are details of the camera, lens, and film used, along with exposure information. There are also a few scattered lighting diagrams, but these are minimal.
Going from cover to cover, William's pet approaches become very clear: 35mm and Neopan 1600 for the B&W portraits, medium format (either a Mamiya or Hasselblad) and Provia 400 cross processed for the color. There is a pronounced tilt to the majority of the images, to provide a sense of motion and dynamism. Because of these choices, there are definite elements of style that may not suit everyone, notably high contrast and saturation, full body or three-quarters style portraits (rather than standard head and shoulders stuff), and a (slight) tendency toward high key images. As I favor this look personally, I have no issues, and in fact am delighted with most of what she's done in this book.
Others have commented on the lack of detail around her techniques (particularly the cross-processing, though there's a brief description of why she does it in small print on page 21 that's easy to miss), but the sense she provides is that the technical issues can be effectively managed by a good lab; however, those who want more detail will be disappointed.
Unlike many other portraiture books, there is little formal studio photography here...the emphasis is on outdoor and environmental portraiture. Even the studio settings feature mildly tricked up backgrounds for greater interest, though little in the way of foreground objects (as these would probably mess up the perspective created by her tilted compositions). The result, to my eye, is images that pop out of the book as fresh and contemporary. But the flip side is that those looking to learn more about how to do more traditionally-styled portraits with a low-key, serious approach won't be well served by this book.
I gave this book the maximum rating, because it's rare that a book inspires with a fresh approach and compels the reader to go out and try to do things the author's way, or even pay the author for their services. But this book works that way...perhaps not for everyone, but I'm highly impressed.
Not Bad....butlacks details.......2002-03-27
I agree with the other reviewers. There are good pictures in it, but the text is not very interesting. For example, some chapters describe an event with the time next to it. That is not important if all you are interested in is what to put in the picture. The pose, the light, the background, the look, the film, the camera are all important aspects in portraiture but it does not play a major role in the book.
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