Photographing families : tips for capturing timeless images / Michele Celentano.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Celentano, Michele.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Photography of families.

Portrait photography.

Photography of children.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (258 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Indianapolis, Ind. : John Wiley and Sons, 2013.

Language Note:

English

System Details:

text file

Summary:

Create family portraits to cherish for a lifetime Family photographs are a staple of both amateur and professional photography. While always in demand, they also pose a unique set of challenges. In this book, Canon Explorer of Light Michele Celentano guides beginning- to intermediate-level photographers around the common pitfalls and helps them learn how to get top-quality shots every time. From getting families organized and directing the posing to managing large groups and impatient kids, this book reveals the secrets and helps you capture the shot without relying on post-product

Contents:

Photographing Families: Tips for Capturing Timeless Images; About the Author; Acknowledgments; Dedication; Contents; Foreword; Introduction; Chapter 1: Getting Started with Family Portraits; Determine Your Portrait Style; Choose the Right Equipment; Summary; Chapter 2: The Elements of Photography; The Rule of Thirds; Leading Lines; Space; Shapes; Texture and Depth; Color; Impact or Emotion; Summary; Chapter 3: Getting It Right in the Camera; Understanding Camera Metering and Exposure; Understanding Program Modes; What Is ISO?; Setting White Balance; Cropping inthe Camera; Summary

Chapter 4: Finding the Best LocationsFinding the Perfect Light; Choosing Locations; Summary; Chapter 5: Understanding Your Client; Working with Children; Calming Nervous Moms; Warming Up Reluctant Dads; Working with Blended Families; Working with Large Family Groups; Adding the Family Dog; Working with Elderly Subjects; Summary; Chapter 6: The Art of Posing; Walk Like You Are Wearing Versace; The Three Languages of Posing; Are You Hiding Behind Your Camera?; Understanding Correct Camera Height; Looking at Facial Angles; Posing Groups; Building Groups; Summary

Chapter 7: Building a Profitable Family Portrait BusinessCreating a Business Plan; Image Branding; Marketing: Getting Your Name Out There; Figuring Out Your Cost of Goods; Pricing for Profit; Selling Packages or A la Carte; Using a Portrait Agreement; Studio Management Software; Summary; Chapter 8: Selling Your Portraits; Conducting the Pre-Portrait Consultation; Presenting the Images; Managing Indecisive Clients; Using Social Media; Summary; Chapter 9: Postproduction; Essential Postproduction Software; Postproduction Workflow; Retouching; Designing Albums; Summary; Chapter 10: All Wrapped Up

Packaging ConsiderationsIn-Home Delivery; Framing; Customer Service; Summary; Appendix A: Four Generations of a Family; Index

Notes:

Includes index.

ISBN:

9781299189782

1299189784

9781118640722

1118640721

9781118391730

111839173X

OCLC:

827207480