"By emphasizing basic principles of good lighting and how to apply them, this informative guide shows advanced amateur photographers and professionals how to improve their photographic skills. After explaining different types of light, flash basics, and the benefits of on- and o…
"In this book, award-winning photographer David Beckstead shows you how to "play in the shadows" to design riveting, storytelling, moody images that will set your work apart from the competition and inspire you to push the boundaries of your creativity."--
"In this book, award-winning photographer David Beckstead shows you how to "play in the shadows" to design riveting, storytelling, moody images that will set your work apart from the competition and inspire you to push the boundaries of your creativity."--
"In this book, award-winning photographer David Beckstead shows you how to "play in the shadows" to design riveting, storytelling, moody images that will set your work apart from the competition and inspire you to push the boundaries of your creativity."--
Outlining a theory that combines the refinement of traditional posing techniques with the more organic, spontaneous techniques of photojournalism, this creative and informative resource offers poses that rely on personality and interaction. These instructions from a veteran wedd…
"Posing is one of the most important tools used by photographers to optimize the appearance of their subjects. Unfortunately, at weddings--where time is tight and couples don't want lengthy photo sessions to distract them from their guests--there's often little opportunity to cr…
With detailed discussions and eye-catching, dynamic images, this guidebook shows professional photographers how to masterfully create beautiful images of a model to achieve any creative objective. Instructions illustrate basic poses as well as a host of subtle variations to prov…
Master the skills you need to make models look their best and create images that will get them work.
Master the skills you need to make models look their best and create images that will get them work.
The techniques illustrated in this handbook inspire photographers to take photographs when they would otherwise put their camera away—in low-light and nighttime situations. A comprehensive discussion of color and tone teaches photographers how to change their overall percep…