Best Portrait Photography Tips - April 2024

The Photographer's Guide to Posing: Techniques to Flatter Everyone

When photographing people, you can have a great composition, perfect light, and the right camera settings, but if your subject doesn’t look right―if the pose is off―the shot will not be a keeper. Posing is truly a crucial skill that photographers need to have in order to create great photographs. If you’re looking to improve your ability to pose your subjects―whether they’re men, women, couples, or groups―best-selling author and photographer Lindsay Adler’s The Photographer’s Guide to Posing: Techniques to Flatter Everyone is the perfect resource for you.In the first half of ... [Read More]

• ASIN: 1681981947
• ASIN: 1681981947
• ISBN: 1681981947
• Brand: Rocky Nook
• Manufacturer: Rocky Nook

The Beginner's Photography Guide: The Ultimate Step-by-Step Manual for Getting the Most from Your Digital Camera

The Beginner's Photography Guide, 2nd Edition is DK's bestselling manual for any novice photographer who wants to unlock the potential of their new digital camera.Assuming no prior knowledge, this guide's easy-to-follow, step-by-step layout makes it accessible as it takes you through every technique you need to create stunning images, from exposure to flash to image enhancement. Handy checklists provide a quick rundown of the equipment and camera settings for each technique, and at-a-glance comparison images show how camera settings can produce remarkably different results. Hundreds of inspira... [Read More]

• ASIN: 1465449663
• ASIN: 1465449663
• ISBN: 1465449663
• Brand: Chris Gatcum
• Manufacturer: DK

How to Create Stunning Digital Photography

Stunning Digital Photography is much more than a book; it's a hands-on, self-paced photography class with over 14 hours of online training videos and free help from the author and other readers. That's why award-winning author and photographer Tony Northrup's book is the #1 photography book with over 250,000 readers. This book gives you five innovations no other book offers: 1) Free video training. Watch over 12 hours of fast-paced, hands-on video tutorials integrated into the book to support and reinforce the lessons. View the videos using any web browser or by scanning QR codes with your sma... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0988263408
• ASIN: 0988263408
• ISBN: 0988263408
• Brand: Tony Northrup
• Manufacturer: Mason Press

On-Camera Flash: Techniques for Digital Wedding and Portrait Photography

Photographers are always looking for perfect light. Unfortunately, the quality of available light, and the situations in which photos are created, are rarely perfect. This is especially true when photographing weddings or portraits on location. So while finding beautiful existing light is every photographer’s ideal, it isn’t always possible.This is the point at which photographers tend to reach for a portable, on-camera flash. Indeed, these intense light sources can prove invaluable, but only if you know how to use them effectively. In the hands of an inexperienced photographer, on-camera ... [Read More]

• ASIN: 1608959538
• ASIN: 1608959538
• ISBN: 9781608959532
• Manufacturer: Amherst Media

Mary Ellen Mark on the Portrait and the Moment: The Photography Workshop Series

In The Photography Workshop Series, Aperture Foundation works with the world's top photographers to distill their creative approaches, teachings and insights on photography—offering the workshop experience in a book. The goal is to inspire photographers of all levels who wish to improve their work, as well as readers interested in deepening their understanding of the art of photography. Each volume is introduced by a student of the featured photographer. In this book, Mary Ellen Mark (1940-2015)—well known for the emotional power of her pictures, be they of people or animals—offers her i... [Read More]

• ASIN: 1597113166
• ASIN: 1597113166
• ISBN: 1597113166
• Brand: Aperture
• Manufacturer: Aperture

Photographing Women: Posing, Lighting, and Shooting Techniques for Portrait and Fashion Photography

Following up on the success of his first book, Photographing Men, photographer and author Jeff Rojas has created a companion book that covers everything you need to know about photographing women. Unlike so many other books on the market that focus on photographing women―which are often just a collection of images that show different posing and lighting setups―in Photographing Women: Posing, Lighting, and Shooting Techniques for Portrait and Fashion, Jeff actually teaches you what you need to know in order to create great images. In the book, Jeff first discusses the variety of face shape... [Read More]

• ASIN: 1681981742
• ASIN: 1681981742
• ISBN: 9781681981741
• Brand: Rocky Nook
• Manufacturer: Rocky Nook

Digital Photography Complete Course: Learn Everything You Need to Know in 20 Weeks

Build your photography skills step-by-step with an independent photography course that guides you through every aspect of digital photography. Packed with advice and stunning images, this guide will help you master your photography and image-editing skills, and maximize your artistic talent in as little as 20 weeks.Digital Photography Complete Course uses a combination of tutorials, step-by-step demonstrations, practical assignments, and Q&As to help you understand and use your camera to its full capacity. Choose your own pace to work through the modules—the program is completely customizabl... [Read More]

• ASIN: 1465436073
• UPC: 790778036072
• ASIN: 1465436073
• ISBN: 1465436073
• Brand: DK Publishing Dorling Kindersley
• Manufacturer: DK

The Headshot: The Secrets to Creating Amazing Headshot Portraits (Voices That Matter)

It used to be that the only people that needed professional-looking headshots were actors and models, but now thanks to Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and social media in general, headshots are hot! They've never been more in demand than they are today, and Peter Hurley's unique headshot style and trademark look have made him the most sought-after headshot photographer in the world today. Here's your chance to learn exactly how to create "the look" that everybody's after.   This is bankable stuff! If you're not adding headshots to what you offer as a photographer, you're leaving a lot of money ... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0133928519
• UPC: 884396253536
• ASIN: 0133928519
• ISBN: 0133928519
• Brand: New Riders
• Manufacturer: New Riders

Gregory Heisler: 50 Portraits: Stories and Techniques from a Photographer's Photographer

In this first-ever showcase of his work, Gregory Heisler, one of professional photography's most respected practitioners, shares 50 iconic portraits of celebrities, athletes, and world leaders, along with fascinating, thoughtful, often humorous stories about how the images were made. From his famously controversial portrait of President George H.W. Bush (which led to the revocation of Heisler’s White House clearance) to his evocative post-9/11 Time magazine cover of Rudolph Giuliani, to stunning portraits of Julia Roberts, Denzel Washington, Hillary Clinton, Michael Phelps, Muhammad Ali, and... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0823085651
• ASIN: 0823085651
• ISBN: 0823085651
• Brand: imusti
• Manufacturer: Amphoto Books

Dog Photography For Dummies

Tips and tricks for capturing your canine's personality with every click of the camera Simply snapping a picture may not capture the playfulness or spontaneity of a dog. Knowing what kind of equipment, angle, and composition to use while photographing a dog can make all the difference in the character captured in the photo. Dog Photography For Dummies gives you practical and fun guidance for capturing your dog's personality and turning ordinary shots into priceless memories that will last a lifetime. Covering all the latest and greatest gadgets and accessories available to capture and alter ph... [Read More]

• ASIN: 111807775X
• ASIN: 111807775X
• ISBN: 111807775X
• Manufacturer: For Dummies

Focus and Filter: Professional Techniques for Mastering Digital Photography and Capturing the Perfect Shot

AMAZON #1 BESTSELLER & #1 HOT NEW RELEASE IN PHOTOGRAPHY LIGHTING! Indispensable tricks and techniques for great photos in any situation.Free yourself from Auto mode! Revealing insider secrets and easy-to-learn techniques for stunning photos, this book teaches you how to take beautiful, professional-quality images anywhere with DSLR or mirrorless cameras. Focus & Filter, a must-have guide by award-winning photographer Andrew Darlow, features 50 techniques, 50 Pro Assignments and more than 250 color photographs that show you how to capture:*CANDID AND FORMAL PORTRAITS*SAFARI QUALITY ANIMAL P... [Read More]

• ASIN: 1612436137
• ASIN: 1612436137
• ISBN: 1612436137
• Manufacturer: Ulysses Press

Studio Anywhere: A Photographer's Guide to Shooting in Unconventional Locations

What’s your definition of a photo studio? Is it a room with a white seamless backdrop or a cyc wall? Maybe it’s simply anywhere you’re in control of the lighting. In a perfect world, where every day is a breezy 72 degrees with partial cloud coverage, we would all have a 5,000-square-foot studio–and the entire catalog of B&H™ in our equipment lockups.   But the reality is that you may have an outdated DSLR with two decent lenses (which took you several years to save up for), and all you have at your disposal is an unfinished basement, your garage, or the empty conference room at your... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0134084179
• ASIN: 0134084179
• ISBN: 0134084179
• Brand: Peachpit Press
• Manufacturer: Peachpit Press

Photographing Men: Posing, Lighting, and Shooting Techniques for Portrait and Fashion Photography

More and more men are seeking out great portrait, commercial, or fashion photography. For working photographers, photographing men may be one of today's greatest new opportunities. But, while there are dozens of books, guides, and workshops on photographing women, there's been practically nothing comparable for men… until now!   Jeff Rojas's Photographing Men is today's definitive full-color guide to every aspect of modern male photography. Rojas builds on his unique in-person course, which has made him Google's #1 go-to search result for knowledge on photographing males. Rojas covers posi... [Read More]

• ASIN: 013443305X
• ASIN: 013443305X
• ISBN: 013443305X
• Brand: Pearson Peachpit
• Manufacturer: Peachpit Press

Creative Landscapes: Digital Photography Tips and Techniques

Capture the beauty of the world around you with this professional adviceLandscape photography inspires millions of photographers. If you're one of them, you'll find new insight into landscape photography in this book by professional photographer Harold Davis, as well as tips, tricks, and technical advice to help you improve the quality of your photos. You'll learn to use lighting and composition creatively, choose and use appropriate equipment, look at your subject matter in a new way, and even when to break the rules in order to capture the best image of all. Illustrated with the author's own... [Read More]

• ASIN: 1118027329
• ASIN: 1118027329
• ISBN: 1118027329
• Manufacturer: Wiley

Professional Portrait Retouching Techniques for Photographers Using Photoshop (Voices That Matter)

Each year, Scott Kelby, Editor-in-Chief of Photoshop User magazine and the #1 best-selling Photoshop author, trains literally thousands of photographers on how to retouch portraits using Photoshop through his live seminars, online classes, DVDs, and standing-room only workshops at the Photoshop World Conference & Expo. Now you can learn the same techniques he uses in his own retouching workflow, in the only book of its kind–one written expressly for photographers who do their own retouching. As a pro photographer himself, Scott understands that photographers make their living shooting, not r... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0321725549
• ASIN: 0321725549
• ISBN: 9780321725547
• Manufacturer: New Riders

110 Perfect Photography Tips for Beginners! the Amateur Photographer's Best Friend in Portrait Photography, Landscape Photography, Animal Photography

110 Perfect Photography Tips for Beginners! the Amateur Photographer's Best Friend in Portrait Photography, Landscape Photography, Animal

• UPC: 336696869

Portrait Photography: 8 Photography Tips For Taking Portrait Photos With Different Photographic Techniques Using Simple Photography Composition Rules - eBook

Photography is becoming far more pervasive than anyone could have imagined.  When cell phones list as a major feature the abilities of the camera as a stand-alone product, we can tell that photography is at

• UPC: 683176596

Photography Tips: Master the Art of Wedding Photography With Best Wedding Photography Tips for Shooting a Stunning Wedding Ceremony Photos - eBook

Here comes the bride!! Oh, and the groom…and, of course, the photographer. Maybe you agreed to take photos at your best friend’s wedding for free because she knows you are a really good photographer. Maybe

• UPC: 133908956

Lonely Planet's Best Ever Photography Tips - eBook

Sharpen your skills and your pictures with this updated edition of Lonely Planet'sbestselling Best Ever Photography Tips . Featuring 45 practical tips and ten golden rules from award-winning travel photographer Richard I'Anson, it's packed with

• UPC: 578987583
• Rating: 4.5

Lonely Planet's Best Ever Photography Tips - Paperback

Sharpen your skills and your pictures with award-winning travel photographer Richard I'Anson, who's spent over 30 years capturing the world. Whether you're a novice or enthusiast, wield a smartphone or DSLR, this new and expanded

• UPC: 55515774
• Rating: 4.5

Lonely Planet's Best Ever Video Tips - eBook

From the world's leading travel guide publisher comes Lonely Planet's Best Ever Video Tips, the latest title in the stylish and snappy "Lonely Planet's Best Ever" series*.* Learn how to shoot and share better travel

• UPC: 703720823
• Rating: 4.0

Lonely Planet's Best Ever Video Tips + Video - eBook

From the world's leading travel guide publisher comes Lonely Planet's Best Ever Video Tips, the latest title in the stylish and snappy "Lonely Planet's Best Ever" series*.* Learn how to shoot and share better travel

• UPC: 755571860

The Best of Teen and Senior Portrait Photography - eBook

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

• UPC: 865116475

The Best of Family Portrait Photography - eBook

Artwork from 30 of the industry's top photographers is used to highlight both clearcut shooting strategies and colorful, cutting edge approaches to family portraiture in this handbook intended for idea gathering and inspiration. Advice on

• UPC: 997543797

The Best of Portrait Photography : Techniques and Images from the Pros

Paperback, Independent Pub Group, 2008, ISBN#

• UPC: 6451300

NEW - Hot Shots: Tips and Tricks for Taking Better Pictures GREAT VALUE

• UPC: 352906795681
• Category: Nonfiction
• Price: 2 USD