Photographing People: Portraits, Fashion, Glamour - Softcover

Hicks, Roger; Schultz, Frances; Larg, Alex; Wood, Jane

Softcover

ISBN 10: 294037807X ISBN 13: 9782940378074

Publisher: Rotovision, 2006

Synopsis

The phenomenally successful "Photographing People" owed its success to its inspiring and comprehensive showcase of professional lighting techniques featuring exciting and innovative work from photographers around the world. Now available in a revised and updated paperback edition, it covers the genres of portraits, fashion and glamour photography with depth and clarity. Although a vast range and diversity of work is on display, the key element in each shot is the lighting. For every featured photograph, the lighting setup is illustrated by helpful 3D diagrams, along with expert explanations and advice on potential problems that might arise, alongside suggested solutions. This book is therefore a unique source of information and inspiration for the keen amateur and the established professional alike.

About this title

About the Author

Roger Hicks and Frances Schultz are writers and photographers who have collaborated on several books. Alex Larg trained in photography, film and video and has worked on commercials, films and television production as well as in the field of commissioned photography. Jane Wood is an editor and writer of educational and academic books.

From the Back Cover

"How do you create a sexy image? How do you capture a person's character? Well, 'Photographing People shows you how... If you want a source of reference to bring your pictures to life, get this book. Simple."
Practical Photography

"You can use this to learn the intricacies of portrait photography without having to read reams of boring text. Just look at a photo that inspires and follow the lighting diagram to do the same using your own kit and model. Great value."
ephotozine.com

This dynamic, inspiring, and comprehensive showcase of professional lighting techniques features exciting and innovative work from photgraphers around the world, explaining the lighting set-ups that are essential to their success.

Covering the genres of portraits, fashion photography, and glamor photography, this book is a unique source of information and inspiration for the keen amateur and the established professional alike.

* Explains the lighting set-ups behind top class photography
* Each photograph is accompanied by diagrams showing how the set-up worked
* Includes a directory of phtographers, an excellent resource for art directors and designers

From the Inside Flap

This unique gudie to professional lighting techniques showcases and gives insight into the work of contemporary top-class photographers from all over the world.

Although a vast range and diversity of work is on display, the key element in each shot is the lighting. For every features photograph, the lighting set-up is illustrated by helpful diamgrams, along with expert explanations and advice on potential problems that might arise, with suggested solutions.

Edition details

• Publisher: Rotovision
• Publication date: 2006
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 294037807X
• ISBN 13: 9782940378074
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 256