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Photographing families : tips for capturing timeless images

Celentano, Michele2013
Books, Manuscripts
Family photographs are a staple of both amateur and professional photography. In this book, Celentano guides beginning- to intermediate-level photographers around the common pitfalls and helps them learn how to get top-quality shots every time.
Imprint:
Indianapolis John Wiley & Sons c2013
Collation:
234 p. colour illustrations
Contents:
ch. 1 Getting Started with Family Portraits: Determine Your Portrait Style -- Lifestyle/Candid Portraits -- Posed Portraits -- Choose the Right Equipment -- Cameras -- Lenses -- Tripods -- Posing Props -- Camera Bags -- Reflectors -- Summary -- ch. 2 The Elements of Photography: The Rule of Thirds -- Leading Lines -- Space -- Shapes -- Texture and Depth -- Color -- Impact or Emotion -- Summary -- ch. 3 Getting It Right in the Camera: Understanding Camera Metering and Exposure -- `P Mode is Not for Professional -- Middle or 18% Gray -- Exposure Compensation -- Exposure Compensation in Practice -- Understanding Program Modes -- Depth of Field -- What Is ISO? -- Setting White Balance -- Custom White Balance -- Cropping in the Camera -- Summary -- ch. 4 Finding the Best Locations: Finding the Perfect Light -- Sweet Light/Twilight -- Open Shade -- Window Light -- Window Light with Reflectors -- Choosing Locations -- Skating Rink -- Rocks, Trees, and Fountain Grass -- Crossing the Bridge -- The Walkway -- A Wide Walkway -- The Wall -- The Retaining Wall -- The Not-So-Perfect Park -- The Church Archways -- Fountain Grass -- A Secret Sweet Spot -- Doorways -- Summary -- ch. 5 Understanding Your Client: Working with Children -- Children Ages 18 Months to 3 Years -- Children Ages 5 to 10 Years -- Children Ages 11 to 14 Years -- 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 -- ch. 6 The Art of Posing: Walk Like You Are Wearing Versace -- The Three Languages of Posing -- Body Language -- Verbal Language -- Sign Language -- Are You Hiding Behind Your Camera? -- Understanding Correct Camera Height -- Looking at Facial Angles -- Posing Groups -- Focal Plane -- Creating Triangles -- Diagonal Lines -- Building Groups -- Common Mistakes -- Summary -- ch. 7 Building a Profitable Family Portrait Business: Creating a Business Plan -- Image Branding -- Marketing: Getting Your Name Out There -- Websites, Blogs, and Social Media -- Silent Auctions -- Local Business Displays -- Client Appreciation Parities -- Local Business Groups -- Infomercial Tactics -- Figuring Out Your Cost of Goods -- Pricing for Profit -- Selling Packages or A la Carte -- Using a Portrait Agreement -- Studio Management Software -- Summary -- ch. 8 Selling Your Portraits: Conducting the Pre-Portrait Consultation -- Know How to Handle Objections -- Show What You Want to Sell -- Create Effective Slide Shows -- Ask the Right Questions -- Presenting the Images -- Projection Slide Shows -- Less Is More -- Presentation Software -- Managing Indecisive Clients -- In-Home Consultation -- Using Social Media -- Summary -- ch. 9 Postproduction: Essential Postproduction Software -- Postproduction Workflow -- Organize Your Images -- Select Your Favorite Images -- Prep Your Images -- Add Presets and Actions -- Export Your Images -- Add Skin Softness -- Retouching -- Designing Albums -- Summary -- ch. 10 All Wrapped Up: Packaging Considerations -- In-Home Delivery -- Framing -- Customer Service -- Summary
ISBN:
9781118391709 (pbk)
Dewey class:
778.92 PHO
Local class:
778.92
Language:
English
BRN:
321
LocationCollectionCall numberStatus/Desc
St MarysNonfiction778.92 PHOAvailable
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