Professional Portrait Posing
Techniques and Images from Master Photographers
Published on 1. August 2007
124 pages
978-1-58428-437-6 (ISBN)
Description
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, these professionals cover why the pose was selected, how it complemented the subject and the scene, and how it works to make the subject look his or her best. The special challenge of group portraits is also covered by many of the contributors. Additional topics of discussion include personalized tips for learning the art of posing, common problems they see in portraits and their solutions, and suggestions and ideas for researching poses.
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08/2007
Amherst Media
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Michelle Perkins is a professional writer, photographer, and digital-photo retoucher. She is a technical editor for "Rangefinder" and has written for "PCPhoto." She is the author of numerous digital imaging books, including "Beginner's Guide to Adobe Photoshop Elements," "Color Correction and Enhancement with Adobe Photoshop," "Digital Landscape Photography Step by Step," and "The Practical Guide to Digital Imaging." She lives in Buffalo, New York.
Content
- Cover Page
- Copyright
- Table of Contents
- Introduction
- 1. Jeff Smith: Corrective Posing Makes the Sale
- 2. Lori Nordstrom: In a Family Way
- 3. Bill Lemon: Communication is Key
- 4. Billy Pegram: Flawless Fashion
- 5. Rolando Gomez: Success with the Glamour Edge
- 6. Monte Zucker: Classic Style
- 7. Tim Schooler: Senior Portrait Success
- 8. Tim Kelly: Timeless Simplicity
- 9. Chris Nelson: Senior Style
- 10. Cherie Steinberg Cote: An Ongoing Experiment in Style
- Conclusion
- Appendix I: Individual Posing Basics
- Appendix
- Appendix II: Group Posing Basics
- About the Author
- Index
