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Digital Portrait Photography For Dummies
1. Aufl.
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20,99 € |
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| Verlag: | Wiley |
| Format: | EPUB |
| Veröffentl.: | 28.01.2010 |
| ISBN/EAN: | 9780470590515 |
| Sprache: | englisch |
| Anzahl Seiten: | 336 |
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Beschreibungen
<p>A full-color guide to the art of digital portrait photography</p> <p>Portrait photography entails taking posed photographs of individuals or set scenery and is the most common photo style among the most novice photography hobbyist to the most advanced photographer. With this easy-to-understand guide, bestselling author and professional photographer Doug Sahlin walks you through the best techniques for getting professional-quality digital portraits.</p> <p>Packed with hundreds of full-color photos and screen shots, this book discusses best practices for taking formal portraits, wedding photos, event photos, casual photos, and more. You'll examine the difference between using the built-in flash and natural lighting and take a look at the benefits of upgrading to a photo lighting kit and pro backdrop.</p> <ul> <li>Portrait photography is the most popular style of photography</li> <li>Features helpful information for everyone from beginner hobbyists to advanced photographers</li> <li>Shares insider tips for selecting equipment and choosing from the various tools for portrait photography</li> <li>Walks you through working with a wide range of subjects, including children, pets, and wildlife</li> <li>Discusses lighting and editing images</li> <li>Takes a look at ways to create a portrait that is suitable for framing</li> </ul> <p>Make sure your subjects are ready for their close ups with this fun and friendly guide to digital portrait photography.</p>
<b>Introduction.</b> <p><b>Part I: Introducing Portrait Photography.</b></p> <p>Chapter 1: Exploring Portrait Photography.</p> <p>Chapter 2: Choosing Your Equipment.</p> <p>Chapter 3: Getting to Know Digital Photography.</p> <p>Chapter 4: Becoming a Portrait Photographer.</p> <p><b>Part II: Portrait Photography Techniques.</b></p> <p>Chapter 5: Composing Your Portraits.</p> <p>Chapter 6: Working with Your Subjects.</p> <p>Chapter 7: Lighting Your Portraits.</p> <p>Chapter 8: Photographing Portraits on Location.</p> <p>Chapter 9: Photographing Portraits in Your Home or Office.</p> <p><b>Part III: Editing and Sharing Your Portraits.</b></p> <p>Chapter 10: Editing with Photoshop Elements.</p> <p>Chapter 11: Retouching Your Portraits.</p> <p>Chapter 12: Sharing Your Images.</p> <p><b>Part IV: The Part of Tens.</b></p> <p>Chapter 13: Ten Editing Tips and Tricks.</p> <p>Chapter 14: Ten Photography Tips and Tricks.</p> <p>Chapter 15: Ten Resources for Portrait Photographers.</p> <p><b>Index.</b></p>
<b>Doug Sahlin</b> operates a photography business that specializes in event, wedding, and portrait photography. He is also author of <i>Digital Photography Workbook For Dummies</i> and coauthor of <i>Building Web Sites All-in-One For Dummies</i>. Doug's portfolio includes both formal and casual portraits.
<b>Learn professional techniques for shooting great portraits of kids, pets, and family groups</b> <p>Done right, a good portrait captures much more than what someone looks like; it also reveals a bit of his or her life and personality. This guide shows you how to make that happen, with advice on equipment and lighting, tips for working with various subjects, information on how to choose the best camera settings for portraits, and instructions for fine-tuning your images on your computer.</p> <ul> <li> <p>Choose the right equipment — find out what to look for in the ideal camera, lenses, filters, and lighting sources</p> </li> <li> <p>See your subject — sharpen your observation skills by paying close attention to your surroundings and the people near you</p> </li> <li> <p>Location, location — place your subject in natural surroundings that say something about the person</p> </li> <li> <p>Meet challenges — discover the secrets of photographing babies, young children, and pets, especially cats</p> </li> <li> <p>Make them even better — enhance the effects you've created with appropriate cropping, sizing, and retouching</p> </li> </ul> <p>Open the book and find:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Important details about composition</p> </li> <li> <p>How to work with props</p> </li> <li> <p>Various lighting approaches and the results they achieve</p> </li> <li> <p>Tips for taking advantage of your surroundings</p> </li> <li> <p>What differentiates a portrait from a snapshot</p> </li> <li> <p>How to use focal length and aperture</p> </li> <li> <p>Ten top editing tips</p> </li> <li> <p>What a histogram is and how to use one</p> </li> </ul>
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