How to Start and Operate a Digital Portrait Photography Studio
Published on 28. October 2005
224 pages
978-1-60895-122-2 (ISBN)
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.
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Lou Jacobs Jr. is the author of "Photographer's Lighting Handbook," "Studio Lighting, "and "Take Great Pictures." He lives in Cathedral City, California.
Content
- Cover
- CONTENTS
- Contributors
- Introduction
- 1. The Studio Business
- Going Digital
- Personal Considerations
- Creative Experience
- Making a Business Plan
- Establishing a Budget
- Studio Expenses
- Encourage a Thriving Business
- 2. Digital Cameras
- Camera Systems
- Common Features
- Image Sensors
- Memory Cards
- Resolution
- File Size and Compression
- 3. Computer Hardware and Software
- Computers
- Important Criteria
- Monitor Selection
- Software
- Storage Needs
- 4. Printing Options
- In-House Printing
- Professional Labs
- 5. Locating and Outfitting a Studio
- Location
- Studio Layout
- Lighting Needs
- Backgrounds
- Props
- Studio Operations
- 6. Portraits
- Portrait Tradition
- Creative Vision
- Photogenic Faces
- Very Photogenic Faces
- Positioning Lights
- The Joys of Diffusion
- Backgrounds
- Clothing and Makeup
- Posing
- Picture-Taking Tips
- After the Session
- Photographing Children
- Portrait Contracts
- 7. Weddings
- A Wedding Career
- Planning the Session
- Common Shots
- Back Up Your Pictures
- Wedding Photojournalism
- Unique Wedding Situations
- Wedding Photography Contracts
- Wedding Ethics
- Proofs
- 8. Seniors
- The Senior Market
- Seeking Seniors
- Props, Backgrounds, and Sets
- Clothing
- Posing
- Psychology
- Lighting
- Previews
- Pricing Senior Sessions
- Prom Portraits
- 9. Post-Capture Workflow
- Uploading Images
- Image Editing
- Output Options
- Print Durability
- Do It Yourself
- Digital Help
- 10. Presentation
- Paper Proofs
- Digital Projectors
- Websites
- Pricing
- Delivery
- 11. Marketing
- Your Studio Image
- Promote Digital
- A Studio Website
- Charity Promotions
- Portrait Plans
- Window Displays
- Advertising and PR
- Over and Out
- Resources
- Index
- Back Cover
