Doug Box's guide to posing for portrait photographers.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Box, Douglas Allen.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Portrait photography--Posing.

Portrait photography.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (128 p.)

Other Title:

Guide to posing for portrait photographers

Place of Publication:

Buffalo, N.Y. : Amherst Media, 2009.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Often overshadowed by complicated lighting techniques or advanced postproduction tips, this resource seeks to remind the professional photographer of the fundamental importance of a subject's pose. Conveniently designed in two-page spreads--a striking portrait on one side, a comprehensive how-to of the strategies used on the other--this reference includes countless techniques for studio sessions as well as outdoor and location shoots, with individuals or groups, male or female clients, and in sitting, standing, or lying poses. With advice from a well-known and respected professional, it covers all the basics, showing how to emphasize a client's assets and downplay perceived flaws, how to create a cohesive, engaging group photo, how to use natural elements on location to enhance an image, and how to ensure that the result flatters the subject and adds the essential professional polish to an image.

Contents:

""Front Cover ""; ""Copyright ""; ""Contents ""; ""About the Author ""; ""Introduction""; ""The Purpose of Posing""; ""The Mona Lisa""; ""1. Posing Basics""; ""The Goal""; ""Start with the Feet""; ""Posing and Lighting""; ""“Masculine� and “Feminine� Poses""; ""2. Expression and Head Positions""; ""Expression""; ""The Tilt""; ""Full Face View""; ""Two-Thirds View""; ""Profile View""; ""The Eyes""; ""3. Portrait Lengths""; ""Full Length""; ""Three-Quarter Length""; ""Head and Shoulders""; ""4. Posture and Presentation""; ""The Best View""; ""Posing and Lighting""

""5. Hands and Arms""""Posing Hands""; ""Posing the Arms""; ""6. Composition""; ""The Basics""; ""The Rule of Thirds""; ""The Golden Mean""; ""Direction""; ""Leading Lines and Shapes""; ""Tension and Balance""; ""7. Posing Men""; ""The Basics""; ""8. Posing Couples""; ""The Basics""; ""9. Posing the Bride and Groom""; ""A Growing Trend""; ""Simple Rules, Great Results""; ""10. Posing Groups""; ""Clothing""; ""Composition""; ""Posing a Large Group without Chairs, Stairs, or Props""; ""Freestyle Posing""; ""11. Posing Kids""; ""Getting Started""; ""The Tripod""; ""The Lighting""

""Communication""""The Goal""; ""Posing and Expression""; ""Setting Your Work Apart""; ""Casual vs. Traditional""; ""12. Posing Teens""; ""Posing Three Ways""; ""Camera Angle""; ""Something Old, Something New""; ""Establishing the Desired Mood""; ""A New Perspective""; ""Mixing It Up""; ""13. Lens Selection and Perspective""; ""Lens Selection""; ""Camera Height""; ""14. Corrective Posing""; ""Body Size""; ""The Eyes""; ""Other Facial Areas and Concerns""; ""15. Posing Variations""; ""16. Putting It All Together""; ""Resources""; ""Index""; ""Other Books from Amherst Media ""; ""Back Cover ""

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

1-60895-038-7

1-60895-036-0