Professional Portrait Posing: Techniques and Images from Master Photographers
A brief introduction to the basic principles of creating a flattering pose accompanies chapters devoted to 12 acclaimed photographers who present and discuss their favorite, most successful, and most challenging photos. Widely regarded for their flattering, inventive, and cutting-edge posing techniques, these professionals cover why the pose was selected, how it complemented the subject and the scene, and how it works to make the subject look his or her best. The special challenge of group portraits is also covered by many of the contributors. Additional topics of discussion include personalized tips for learning the art of posing, common problems they see in portraits and their solutions, and suggestions and ideas for researching poses.
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Professional Portrait Posing: Techniques and Images from Master Photographers
A brief introduction to the basic principles of creating a flattering pose accompanies chapters devoted to 12 acclaimed photographers who present and discuss their favorite, most successful, and most challenging photos. Widely regarded for their flattering, inventive, and cutting-edge posing techniques, these professionals cover why the pose was selected, how it complemented the subject and the scene, and how it works to make the subject look his or her best. The special challenge of group portraits is also covered by many of the contributors. Additional topics of discussion include personalized tips for learning the art of posing, common problems they see in portraits and their solutions, and suggestions and ideas for researching poses.
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Professional Portrait Posing: Techniques and Images from Master Photographers

Professional Portrait Posing: Techniques and Images from Master Photographers

by Michelle Perkins
Professional Portrait Posing: Techniques and Images from Master Photographers

Professional Portrait Posing: Techniques and Images from Master Photographers

by Michelle Perkins

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Overview

A brief introduction to the basic principles of creating a flattering pose accompanies chapters devoted to 12 acclaimed photographers who present and discuss their favorite, most successful, and most challenging photos. Widely regarded for their flattering, inventive, and cutting-edge posing techniques, these professionals cover why the pose was selected, how it complemented the subject and the scene, and how it works to make the subject look his or her best. The special challenge of group portraits is also covered by many of the contributors. Additional topics of discussion include personalized tips for learning the art of posing, common problems they see in portraits and their solutions, and suggestions and ideas for researching poses.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781584282112
Publisher: Amherst Media, Incorporated
Publication date: 08/01/2007
Series: Photo Pro Workshop
Pages: 124
Product dimensions: 8.56(w) x 10.96(h) x 0.32(d)

About the Author

Michelle Perkins is a professional writer, photographer, and digital-photo retoucher. She is a technical editor for "Rangefinder" and has written for "PCPhoto." She is the author of numerous digital imaging books, including "Beginner's Guide to Adobe Photoshop Elements," "Color Correction and Enhancement with Adobe Photoshop," "Digital Landscape Photography Step by Step," and "The Practical Guide to Digital Imaging." She lives in Buffalo, New York.

Table of Contents


Introduction     4
Corrective Posing Makes the Sale     5
In a Family Way     16
Communication is Key     25
Flawless Fashion     39
Success with the Glamour Edge     50
Classic Style     61
Senior Portrait Success     71
Timeless Simplicity     82
Senior Style     94
An Ongoing Experiment in Style     107
Conclusion     117
Individual Posing Basics     118
Group Posing Basics     120
About the Author     121
Index     122
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