Sahlin Digital Portrait Photography For Dummies

1. Auflage 2010
ISBN: 978-0-470-59051-5
Verlag: John Wiley & Sons
Format: EPUB
Kopierschutz: Adobe DRM (»Systemvoraussetzungen)

E-Book, Englisch, 336 Seiten, E-Book

A full-color guide to the art of digital portraitphotography
Portrait photography entails taking posed photographs ofindividuals or set scenery and is the most common photo style amongthe most novice photography hobbyist to the most advancedphotographer. With this easy-to-understand guide, bestsellingauthor and professional photographer Doug Sahlin walks you throughthe best techniques for getting professional-quality digitalportraits.
Packed with hundreds of full-color photos and screen shots, thisbook discusses best practices for taking formal portraits, weddingphotos, event photos, casual photos, and more. You'll examine thedifference between using the built-in flash and natural lightingand take a look at the benefits of upgrading to a photo lightingkit and pro backdrop.
* Portrait photography is the most popular style ofphotography
* Features helpful information for everyone from beginnerhobbyists to advanced photographers
* Shares insider tips for selecting equipment and choosing fromthe various tools for portrait photography
* Walks you through working with a wide range of subjects,including children, pets, and wildlife
* Discusses lighting and editing images
* Takes a look at ways to create a portrait that is suitable forframing
Make sure your subjects are ready for their close ups with thisfun and friendly guide to digital portrait photography.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Sahlin, Doug

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Introduction.
Part I: Introducing Portrait Photography.
Chapter 1: Exploring Portrait Photography.
Chapter 2: Choosing Your Equipment.
Chapter 3: Getting to Know Digital Photography.
Chapter 4: Becoming a Portrait Photographer.
Part II: Portrait Photography Techniques.
Chapter 5: Composing Your Portraits.
Chapter 6: Working with Your Subjects.
Chapter 7: Lighting Your Portraits.
Chapter 8: Photographing Portraits on Location.
Chapter 9: Photographing Portraits in Your Home or Office.
Part III: Editing and Sharing Your Portraits.
Chapter 10: Editing with Photoshop Elements.
Chapter 11: Retouching Your Portraits.
Chapter 12: Sharing Your Images.
Part IV: The Part of Tens.
Chapter 13: Ten Editing Tips and Tricks.
Chapter 14: Ten Photography Tips and Tricks.
Chapter 15: Ten Resources for Portrait Photographers.
Index.

Über Autor(innen)

Doug Sahlin operates a photography business that specializes in event, wedding, and portrait photography. He is also author of Digital Photography Workbook For Dummies and coauthor of Building Web Sites All-in-One For Dummies. Doug's portfolio includes both formal and casual portraits.