Packed full of useful tips, techniques, and information for both the hobbyist and the professional photographer, this book is an invaluable resource for developing the craft of child photography. Beginning with how to handle children as subjects, it discusses such topics as interacting with children, how to avoid tantrums, letting personality dictate the photo session, and how to capture expressions that parents want. It then explores what good light is, how to find it, how to use it, and how to pose a child in it, as well as exposure, posing, and design fundamentals. Each subject is covered from beginner to advanced level in child photography, so parents and professionals alike will find helpful information. From traditional portraits to lifestyle ones, this book covers all the necessary knowledge for capture stunning images of children.
Author(s): Jennifer George
Publisher: Amherst Media, Inc.
Year: 2013
Language: English
Pages: 160
Tags: Библиотека;Досуг;Фотография;Жанры фотосъемки;Фотосъемка детей и подростков;
Front Cover......Page 1
Copyright Page......Page 3
Contents......Page 4
About the Author......Page 9
What Makes a Great Image of a Child?......Page 10
SIDEBAR: Milestones
......Page 11
About this Book......Page 12
From Hobbyist to Pro
......Page 16
Shutter Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16......Page 17
SIDEBAR: Panning
......Page 18
SIDEBAR: Creative Tips
......Page 19
The Beauty of Manual Exposure Control......Page 20
Exposure Compensation
......Page 21
SIDEBAR: Get Up Close
......Page 22
Know Your Camera
......Page 23
What’s in My Bag
......Page 24
A PRO'S VIEW: Marc Weisberg
......Page 25
Are You Sure You Want to Do This?......Page 26
The Evolution of Children’s Portraiture......Page 28
SIDEBAR: Rule Your Roost
......Page 32
SIDEBAR: Playtime!
......Page 33
SIDEBAR: Nurture Relationships
......Page 36
A PRO'S VIEW: Judy Host
......Page 37
A Fun Session......Page 40
SIDEBAR: Session-Saving Strategy
......Page 42
A New Approach, A New Product......Page 43
The Parents’ Behavior Dictates the Session......Page 44
Pro’s View: Mike Strickland......Page 45
Treats......Page 48
Puppets and Toys......Page 49
Steer Clear of the Emergency Room......Page 50
SIDEBAR: Spontaneity
......Page 51
Reading the Kid’s Personality......Page 52
A PRO'S VIEW: Jason Romero
......Page 54
“Art”-Styled Portraits......Page 56
“A Day in the Life” Sessions......Page 57
Challenges......Page 59
Why These Kids Will Steal Your Heart......Page 60
SIDEBAR: Books
......Page 61
The Early Years......Page 64
The Final Year......Page 68
The Specialized Senior Portrait Photographer......Page 70
Senior Session Basics......Page 71
Session Locations......Page 72
Taylar’s Session......Page 76
Offer Something Different......Page 77
Natural Moments......Page 80
My Path to Lifestyle Photography......Page 82
Experiences and Expectations......Page 86
Clothing......Page 88
A Clothing Kit......Page 90
9. Posing......Page 95
Effective Posing Strategies......Page 96
People as Props......Page 97
Posing Siblings......Page 98
Rapid Posing......Page 100
Posing Do’s and Don’ts......Page 102
Posing and Composition......Page 103
The Rule of Thirds......Page 104
Triangular Shapes......Page 105
SIDEBAR: What’s Your Angle?
......Page 107
Horizontal, Vertical, and Diagonal Lines......Page 109
Balance and Tension......Page 111
Young Children......Page 114
Get Down to Their Level......Page 117
Beautiful Eyes......Page 119
Tiny Hands and Feet......Page 120
A PRO'S VIEW: Michelle Lipowski
......Page 122
Take a Professional Approach......Page 124
Lifestyle/Location Backgrounds......Page 125
SIDEBAR: Background Basics
......Page 126
The Benefits of Location Sessions......Page 128
Learning to See Light......Page 129
Sidebar: Creating Meaningful Images......Page 130
Soft Light......Page 131
The Intensity and Direction of the Light .......Page 132
Sidebar: Practice......Page 133
Reflectors......Page 134
Window Light......Page 135
Light Ratios......Page 137
Understanding Light Ratios......Page 138
Color Temperature and White Balance......Page 139
sidebar: Location Success......Page 140
SIDEBAR: Archival Tips
......Page 141
SIDEBAR: Basic Retouching for the Hobbyist
......Page 142
SIDEBAR: Warning!
......Page 143
Presets......Page 144
The Skin......Page 146
The Teeth......Page 147
The Eyes......Page 148
Finishing the Image......Page 150
A PRO'S VIEW: Marc Weisberg
......Page 151
Conclusion......Page 153
SIDEBAR: Resources
......Page 154
About the Contributors......Page 157
Index......Page 159
