Photographers often spend tens of thousands of dollars on the latest lights, light modifiers, and lighting gadgets. As Bill hurter shows in this book, however, they may be headed down a costly road to nowhere. Instead of complexity, he suggests, photographers should seek simplicity. This creates a look more "true" to portrait viewers and has come to be preferred over the more contrived looks that were popular in previous decades. Packed with incredible images from top photographers, this book is a critical resource for professional photographers (and aspiring professionals who want to create more natural portraits and get fewer headaches doing so.
FEATURES:
•Choosing versatile lighting equipment
•Using simple modifiers to create professional portraits with window light
•Designing one- and two-light studio setups for flattering, natural looking portraits
•Working in the studio or on location
•Photographing adults, kids, and groups
•Techniques and images from dozens of the world's best portrait photographers
SPECS: 8.5x11, 128 pages, 175 full-color photos. ISBN13: 978-1-58428-233-4
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Bill Hurter is the editor of Rangefinder magazine, a monthly publication for professional photographers. He is the former editor of Petersen’s PhotoGraphic magazine and a graduate of Brooks Institute of Photography, from which he holds a BFA in professional photography and an honorary Masters of Science degree. He has been involved in professional photography for more than twenty-five years.
OTHER BOOKS BY BILL HURTER:
The Best of Family Portrait Photography
The Best of Photographic Lighting
The Best of Digital Wedding Photography
The Best of Children’s Portrait Photography
The Best of Portrait Photography
The Best of Wedding Photography, 2nd Ed.
The Best of Wedding Photojournalism
The Best of Adobe Photoshop
The Best of Professional Digital Photography
The Portrait Photographer’s Guide to Posing
Group Portrait Photography Handbook, 2nd Ed.
Portrait Photographer’s Handbook, 2nd Ed.
DIGITAL QUICK GUIDE: Digital Portrait Photography 101
