Portrait and Candid Photography: Photo Workshop - Softcover

Manning, Erin

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0470147857 ISBN 13: 9780470147856

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, 2007

Synopsis

The secret to taking great “people pictures” is to observe your subjects, connect with them, and use your camera to its best advantage. Here’s how to work with lighting, location, angle, composition, physical characteristics, environment, and countless other variables, including the unique challenges of photographing babies, group activities, and action. Learn to capture facial expressions, tell a story with a series of candids, add interest to large–group shots, and more. Apply these techniques and watch your subjects come to life.

About this title

About the Author

Erin Manning has been fascinated with the people in photographs since she was seven. A professional photographer, she has done commercial, stock, and portrait work and is known for her teaching skill. HGTV and DIY Network viewers know Erin as the host of The Whole Picture .

From the Back Cover

LEARN TO CAPTURE PERSONALITIES WITH YOUR LENS Taking great "people pictures" isn′t a matter of luck. The secret is in observing your subjects and connecting with them, and then using your camera to its best advantage. Here′s how to work with lighting, location, angle, composition, physical characteristics, environment, and a host of other variables, including the unique challenges of photographing babies, group activities, and action. Apply these techniques and watch your subjects come to life; then test your newfound skills by completing the assignments at the end of each chapter and collecting feedback on your work at pwsbooks.com. Study your subjects in their natural habitat—observe how they react and interact Discover simple techniques for improving photos of babies and children Learn to capture facial expressions Tell a story with a series of candid photos Add interest to large–group shots

Edition details

• Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
• Publication date: 2007
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0470147857
• ISBN 13: 9780470147856
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 272