Photographing People Like a Pro: A Guide to Digital Portrait Photography

By Rod Edwards

Book Overview

Offers a comprehensive look at the approaches, equipment and techniques. This book places emphasis on using natural lighting and easily accessible equipment. It features a Photoshop techniques section, in which the top ten digital manipulation effects are presented in format, using screengrabs. This book offers a colourful, comprehensive and easily accessible look at the approaches, equipment and simple techniques needed to achieve the very best digital shots of people. Rod Edwards' stunning colour and black and white photography is accompanied by clear, informative text on how he created the shots and the equipment he used. With his friendly, easy-to-follow advice, Rod Edwards demonstrates that professional looking results can be achieved with just basic equipment and without spending a small fortune on gear. With an emphasis on using natural lighting and an affordable digital camera, the book will help budding and keen amateur photographers create truly professional looking results with minimum financial outlay. Photographing People Like A Pro also features a unique Photoshop techniques section, in which the top ten digital manipulation effects are presented in a step-by-step format, using screen-grabs and helpful tips to demonstrate how any photographer can add professional touches to their portraits after they have been taken.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0715328247
• ISBN13: 9780715328248
• Release Date: January 2008
• Publisher: David & Charles
• Length: 144 Pages
• Weight: 1.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 7.6" x 9.8"