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New!
Existing Light
TECHNIQUES FOR WEDDING AND
PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHY
Bill Hurter
128 pages
8.5"x11"
150 color photographs
index, glossary
ISBN 978-1-58428-228-0
$34.95 list
Order number: 1858
LEARN TO MODIFY AND SUPPLEMENT EXISTING
LIGHT TO CREATE MORE NATURAL-LOOKING IMAGES
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New!
Step-by-Step
Wedding Photography
TECHNIQUES FOR PROFESSIONAL
PHOTOGRAPHERS
Damon Tucci
128 pages
8.5"x11"
175 color photographs
index
ISBN 978-1-58428-237-2
$34.95 list
Order number: 1868
DELIVER THE TOP-QUALITY IMAGES YOUR CLIENTS
DEMAND WITH THE TIPS IN THIS ESSENTIAL BOOK
FEATURES:
T shooting in ever-changing conditions, with no do-overs.
In this new book, Damon Tucci shows you how to rise to the
Conducting an efficient and informative
client consultation occasion and produce beautiful, magazine-quality images at
every event. You’ll learn how to conduct a thorough client
Starting out with the right mind-set and
consultation to ensure your clients’ needs are well matched
preparing for an efficient, productive shoot
to your own requirements. Next, you’ll get the inside scoop
Posing the bride and groom, attendants, and
regarding the equipment you’ll need to get the job done.
families for flattering results
Tucci also shows you what shots you simply must capture at
Developing a strategy for maximizing your the site of the ceremony, during the reception, and off site.
results at every phase of the wedding day
Because time is of the essence on the wedding day, you’ll also
Tricks for transforming ho-hum learn how to make the most of your photo opportunities.
backgrounds and average-looking people
Simple strategies for posing the bride, groom, couple, atten-
into show stoppers
dants, and the family are provided, as are helpful discussions
Seven time-saving strategies that will
on selecting lighting that takes your image to another level.
maximize your capture—and your profits
Finally, you’ll gain insight into the Photoshop processes and
Making the most of the time constraints other software applications that can be used to simplify your
inherent in wedding sessions
workload and maximize the appeal of your images.
Minimalist Lighting
PROFESSIONAL TECHNIQUES FOR
LOCATION PHOTOGRAPHY
Kirk Tuck
128 pages
8.5"x11"
250 color photographs
index
ISBN 978-1-58428-230-3
$34.95 list
Order number: 1860
LEARN HOW TO SPEND LESS TIME HAULING
EQUIPMENT AND MORE TIME BEHIND THE CAMERA
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New!
Children’s Portrait
Photography
128 pages
8.5"x11"
215 color photographs
index
ISBN 978-1-58428-234-1
$34.95 list
Order number: 1859
LEARN THE ART AND BUSINESS OF CHILDREN’S
PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHY—START TO FINISH
FEATURES:
A leads you through each facet of designing a complete
“kid care” system. From the moment clients enter the studio,
Designing a kid-friendly studio that also
impresses parents and creates a great first Puc’ shows you how to offer the ultimate portrait experi-
impression ence—from greeting your clients as guests to providing an
area with activities for toddlers to teens.
The importance of conducting a thorough
pre-session consultation with a well-trained When it comes time for the shoot, Puc’ shows you the
staff member secrets of eliciting the expressions that will melt hearts. Also
Tips for working with kids of all ages—from
covered are lighting and posing techniques designed to yield
fussy infants to unenthusiastic teens—and top-quality results at each and every session. Specific advice
drawing out expressions that will sell for working with kids of each age group is also included
Strategies for engaging your young clients (with tips for creating age-specific products that moms will
and making the portrait experience a love).
rewarding one A business-savvy professional, Puc’ pairs her creative
Enhancing your income with client-pleasing images and customer-service excellence with powerful mar-
location sessions keting and selling techniques that all boost her bottom line.
Powerful marketing and selling techniques Armed with these techniques you’ll be well on your way to
you can use immediately success!
New!
Professional Portrait Photography
TECHNIQUES AND IMAGES FROM MASTER PHOTOGRAPHERS
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New!
Lighting for
Photography
TECHNIQUES FOR STUDIO AND
LOCATION SHOOTS
128 pages
8.5"x11"
240 color photographs
index
ISBN 978-1-58428-226-6
$34.95 list
Order number: 1866
LEARN HOW TO CONTROL LIGHT EFFECTIVELY
AND MAKE ALL OF YOUR IMAGES COME TO LIFE
FEATURES:
L easily corrected in postproduction. Therefore, lighting
skills remain just as critical as ever when capturing great dig-
Understanding the physics of light and how
it affects your photography ital images. In this fundamental book, Dr. Glenn Rand pro-
vides an intensive study of photographic lighting, describing
Controlling the quality of light for softer or
the qualities and characteristics of natural and artificial light
more dramatic effects
and providing a theoretical basis that will allow you to pro-
Metering techniques for flawless exposures
duce the best-possible images in a variety of scenarios—
Using light to create an enhanced sense of indoors and out—with any subject. You’ll get tips for meter-
depth, accentuate form, and reveal texture ing light, creating contrast, setting the mood of the image,
Creating a mood in the image through and enhancing the dimensionality of the subject. With both
lighting an artistic and scientific focus, this book will teach the skills
Lighting techniques for challenging subjects you need to confidently capture images of any subject.
and surfaces, including glass, water, and
much more
FEATURING TECHNIQUES AND IMAGES BY . . .
Selecting effective lighting equipment
Andrea Bachand Meyer Tim Meyer David Ruderman
Tips for photographing portraits, landscapes, Aaron Corey Lenka Perutkova Patrick Stanbro
still lifes, food, and more Cynthia Lespron Dr. Glenn Rand
Chris Litwin Michael Rand
Bill Hurter
hotographers often spend tens of 128 pages
P thousands of dollars on the latest 8.5"x11"
lights, light modifiers, and lighting gadg- 175 color photographs
ets. As Rangefinder magazine editor Bill index, glossary
Hurter shows in this book, however, ISBN 978-1-58428-233-4
they may be headed down a costly road $34.95 list
to nowhere. Instead of complexity, he Order number: 1864
suggests, photographers should seek
simplicity. This creates a look that reads as more “true” to por-
FEATURES: trait viewers and has come to be preferred over the more con-
Understanding the behavior of light and trived looks that were popular in previous decades. Packed with
how it affects your photography incredible images from top photographers, this book is a critical
Choosing versatile lighting equipment resource for professional photographers (and aspiring profes-
Techniques and images from dozens of sionals) who want to create more effective portraits and suffer
the world’s best portrait photographers fewer headaches doing so.
New!
PHOTOGRAPHER’S GUIDE TO
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Monte Zucker’s
Portrait Photography Handbook
onte Zucker was a photographer
128 pages
8.5"x11" M for nearly sixty years, producing
190 color photographs technically outstanding wedding pho-
index tography and portraits that are often
ISBN 978-1-58428-213-6 credited as genre-defining works. In
$34.95 list addition, he was recognized throughout
Order number: 1846 the industry as a leading portrait in-
structor. In fact, many of the most
notable photographers in the industry credit Zucker as the inspi-
ration behind their photographic style. In this book, completed
shortly before his death in 2007, Zucker presents a comprehen-
sive guide to his flawless lighting and elegant posing techniques.
Packed with high-caliber portraits and detailed discussions
on every aspect of the photographic process—from equipment FEATURES:
selection and use to posing, lighting, and compositional con- Determining the most flattering way to
cerns—this book delivers a virtual apprenticeship from a legend. photograph your subject
The fundamentals of good posing
“This book is certain to improve the quality of your images, and that Lighting techniques for studio sessions,
makes it a must-have addition to your personal library.”—Shutterbug window light, and outdoor portraits
The Best of
Wedding Photography
3RD ED.
Bill Hurter
128 pages o behind the scenes with top pho-
8.5"x11" G tographers and discover how wed-
200 color photographs ding photography has evolved into one
index of the most creative fields in the indus-
ISBN 978-1-58428-208-2 try. Featuring tips and images from
$34.95 list forty-five of the industry’s premier wed-
Order number: 1837 ding shooters, this book shows you how
to choose and use cameras and lighting
equipment, meet the challenges of lighting on location, posing
your subjects, and much more.
Includes techniques and images from Joe Buissink, Jerry D, FEATURES:
Monte Zucker, Melanie Nashan, Joe Photo, Dennis Orchard, How past trends are shaping the future
Parker Pfister, Martin Schembri, Ken Sklute, and more! Meeting the challenges of location lighting
“Have you ever wondered what sets pros like Monte Zucker and Posing and lighting techniques for
Melanie Nashan apart from the crowd? If so, the answers making every subject look their best
can be found in the pages of this book.”—Shutterbug Design tips for beautiful, artful albums
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Children’s Portrait
Photography Handbook
Bill Hurter
128 pages hildren are notoriously difficult to
8.5"x11" C photograph, but this book provides
175 color photographs all of the techniques and insights that
glossary, index you need to succeed. Rangefinder editor
ISBN 978-1-58428-203-7 Bill Hurter goes behind the scenes with
$34.95 list some of the world’s top children’s por-
Order number: 1840 trait photographers to explore their
amazing images—and see precisely how
they created them. Packed with practical ideas, strategies, and
stunning portraits from the industry’s most highly acclaimed
photographers, this book will both inform and inspire.
This book features techniques and images from Patti Andre,
Marcus Bell, David Bentley, Anthony Cava, Jennifer George, FEATURES:
Elizabeth Homan, Judy Host, Tim Kelly, Craig Kienast, Frances Studio lighting techniques for formal
Litman, Chris Nelson, Fran Reisner, Tim Schooler, and more! and casual portraits
Posing tips for infants, toddlers,
“Take better photos of babies, small children, and teenagers with help from school-age children, and senior portraits
this practical guide.”—PCPhoto Taking your session outdoors
Bill Hurter
n the wedding day, capturing a shot 128 pages
O in the most effective manner possi- 8.5"x11"
ble—the first time—is a skill more criti- 200 color photographs
cal than it is in any other genre. In this glossary, index
book, Rangefinder editor Bill Hurter ISBN 978-1-58428-219-8
showcases wedding images from nearly $34.95 list
fifty photographers from all over the Order number: 1852
world, discussing how the best of the
best meet common challenges, sculpt their subjects with light,
and bring their artistic vision to life. You’ll get tips for working
in a wide array of situations, with single subjects and groups,
ensuring the best-possible images.
FEATURES: This book features techniques and images from over thirty
Understanding and evaluating the quality industry pros, including Becker, Michael Costa, Bruce Dorn,
and characteristics of light Jerry Ghionis, Charles and Jennifer Maring, Cliff Mautner,
Selecting the equipment you’ll need Dennis Orchard, Parker Pfister, Joe Photo, Kenneth Sklute,
How to supplement ambient light on Alisha and Brook Todd, Marc Weisberg, Jeffrey and Julia Woods,
location for the best portrait effects Yervant Zanazanian, and many others.
Posing Techniques
FOR PHOTOGRAPHING MODEL PORTFOLIOS
Billy Pegram
hen creating a model’s portfolio, 128 pages
W posing is critical to the success of 8.5"x11"
the images and to the model’s ability to 250 color photographs
find work. Each pose must emphasize index
the model’s best features, downplay any ISBN 978-1-58428-220-4
problem areas, reveal her ability to dis- $34.95 list
play clothing or products, and, of course, Order number: 1853
it needs to appeal to her prospective
employers. Simultaneously achieving all of these goals exceeds
the demands of typical portrait posing and requires specialized
skills. In this book, Billy Pegram teaches you how to tailor your
poses to the model’s target market, reveal each model’s unique
FEATURES: abilities and beauty, and create images that get her noticed and
Evaluating the model to determine her hired. You’ll learn how to make the model’s legs, feet, and rear
strengths and any problem areas look their best and how to pose the torso, including special tips
Flattering the body, from head to toe for making the hands appear natural and graceful. You’ll also
Strategies for fashion shots, catalog learn how to tailor the model’s pose to suit her specialty—
work, editorial images, and much more whether it’s fashion, catalog, swimsuit, plus-size, or editorial work.
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The Best of
Portrait Photography
TECHNIQUES AND IMAGES FROM THE PROS, 2ND ED.
Bill Hurter
128 pages eview the technical and artistic
8.5"x11" R qualities that separate a mere like-
180 color images ness of an individual from a true work
diagrams, glossary, index of art. Rangefinder editor Bill Hurter
ISBN 978-1-58428-223-5 shows you how to craft exceptional por-
$34.95 list traits that beautifully showcase your
Order number: 1854 clients’ assets, downplay any perceived
flaws, and offer insight into each client’s
true character. This new edition features techniques and images
from a host of new contributors, including Becker, Marcus Bell,
Joe Buissink, Bambi Cantrell, Gigi Clark, Mauricio Donelli,
FEATURES:
Bruce Dorn and Maura Dutra, William L. Duncan, Ira Ellis,
Essential techniques for posing, lighting,
Elaine Hughes, Giorgio Karayiannis, Kevin Kubota, Tammy exposure, and more
Loya, and others.
Working with individuals and groups
“This book is a must for anyone interested in creating portraits that Compositional strategies for dynamic,
are both marketable and memorable.”—PhotoStockNotes attention-getting portraits
The Best of
Wedding Photojournalism
TECHNIQUES AND IMAGES FROM THE PROS
Bill Hurter
128 pages earn how award-winning wedding
8.5"x11" L photojournalists capture the fleeting
175 color photographs emotions and romantic moments of a
glossary, index bride and groom’s special day. Hurter
ISBN 978-1-58428-122-1 draws on the experience of over thirty-
$34.95 list five pros to teach you the skills they use
Order number: 1774 to document each moment as it unfolds.
From the pre-wedding preparations, to
the ceremony and reception, wedding photojournalists work
almost invisibly but ever aware of the events, people, lighting,
and compositional possibilities around them. In this book, you’ll FEATURES:
see how professionals identify the moments that will make great Making the average extraordinary
images and capture them in an instant. Emergency backup equipment needs
From start to finish, this book is a key resource for photog-
Using an unobtrusive approach to
raphers who want to produce creative wedding images that are
capturing key moments as they unfold
spontaneous and full of emotion.
Tips and images from industry pros
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The Best of
Photographic Lighting
2ND ED.
Bill Hurter
128 pages detailed knowledge of how lighting
8.5"x11" A works and how best to exploit it is
200 color photographs key to crafting unforgettable images. In
glossary, index this book, Bill Hurter provides detailed
ISBN 978-1-58428-217-4 discussions that show you how the in-
$34.95 list dustry’s hottest professionals design and
Order number: 1849 utilize lighting setups that help them to
make the most of every scene or subject,
from portraits, to still lifes, and beyond.
This new edition features techniques and images from some
of the hottest photographers in the industry, including Marcus
FEATURES:
Bell, Don Blair, Fuzzy Duenkel, Fernando Escovar, Jerry Ghionis, Understanding the science of light—and
Gene Martin, Larry Peters, Vicki Taufer, Tim Schooler, Monte how it affects photography
Zucker, and countless others. Selecting and using lighting equipment
“Packed with practical tips and truly dazzling images, this book will Lighting strategies for portraits,
inform and inspire.”—Rangefinder weddings, product shots, and more
The Art of
Pregnancy Photography
Jennifer George
Allison Earnest
128 pages
8.5"x11"
175 color images
diagrams, index
ISBN 978-1-58428-236-5
$34.95 list
Order number: 1867
LEARN HOW TO DESIGN THE LIGHTING EFFECT THAT
WILL BEST FLATTER YOUR SUBJECT
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Master
Lighting Guide
FOR PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHERS
Christopher Grey
128 pages
8.5"x11"
300 color images
diagrams, index
ISBN 978-1-58428-125-2
$29.95 list
Order number: 1778
DELIVER THE TOP-QUALITY IMAGES YOUR CLIENT S
DEMAND WITH THE TIPS IN THIS ESSENTIAL BOOK
Michelle Perkins
Michelle Perkins
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Studio Portrait Photography of
Children and Babies, 3RD ED.
Marilyn Sholin
Beginner’s Guide to
Photographic Lighting
Don Marr
128 pages n this book, Marr shows you every-
8.5"x11" I thing you need to know to begin
150 color photographs sculpting light in the studio or on loca-
glossary, index tion. First, you’ll learn how to select the
ISBN 978-1-58428-133-7 light sources and modifiers that will
$34.95 list work for you—whether you prefer digi-
Order number: 1785 tal capture or film photography. Next,
you’ll investigate a variety of lighting
styles and learn when breaking the rules can lead to success.
You’ll also learn how to best show texture in still lifes and prod-
uct shots, how to work in mixed lighting conditions, and much
more. Created for advanced amateurs and photography students,
FEATURES:
this book includes helpful lighting diagrams and practical les- Understanding the principles of
sons with step-by-step text and images so photographers can fol- photographic lighting
low along with their own equipment and subjects.
Metering and exposure techniques
“The exercises presented for each topic make it easy to follow along Selecting the equipment that will meet
using your own lights and subjects.”—Photo-Seminars.com your specific needs
The Art of
Children’s Portrait Photography
Tamara Lackey
New!
Professional
Wedding Photography
TECHNIQUES AND IMAGES FROM MASTER PHOTOGRAPHERS
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Master Lighting Guide
FOR COMMERCIAL PHOTOGRAPHERS
Robert Morrissey
128 pages and your dream job and get a perfect
8.5"x11" L shot with these expert tips from big-
235 color images league shooter Robert Morrissey. You’ll
diagrams, glossary, index learn to present your image concept to
ISBN 978-1-58428-198-6 clients, work in tight spaces, light reflec-
$34.95 list tive objects, and evoke a mood that whets
Order number: 1833 the appetite of the buying public. This
book is full of images produced for real
assignments and features detailed diagrams that reveal the tech-
nical aspects of the shoot. Morrissey provides tips for setting up a
shooting space, selecting an array of cost-saving light units and
modifiers, and even includes cognitive assignments to help you
solve problems and unleash your creativity. FEATURES:
“Includes 135 detailed lighting diagrams to help [readers] re-create Photographing people, cars, products,
effective lighting effects.The guide features tips on selecting the right food, and more
equipment for commercial photography . . . as well as instructions for Detailed lighting diagrams
creating simple setups to shoot products, interiors, and automobiles.” Time-saving tips for producing high-end
—Studio Photography work on a tight budget
Big Bucks
SELLING YOUR PHOTOGRAPHY, 4TH ED.
Cliff Hollenbeck
144 pages earn how to make big money as a
8.5"x11" L freelance photographer. This book
30 b&w photographs shows you how to land the jobs you
sample forms, index desire and produce images that ensure
ISBN 978-1-58428-216-7 your professional longevity. You’ll learn
$34.95 list how to formulate a business plan, hire
Order number: 1856 and manage a staff, take important legal
precautions, pay your taxes, collect on
your debts, deliver your sales pitch, design an impressive portfo-
lio, and get work in the stock photography sector. Whether you
are starting your first business or want to jump-start an existing
one, this is the book for you.
This new edition features information on copyright protec- FEATURES:
tion in the digital age, marketing on the Internet, business and Sample releases, invoices, and collection
graphics software, a host of new resources, new images, and letters
more. ➠ ENHANCED CONTENT AVAILABLE ONLINE Conceptualizing a lucrative business plan
“This is a no-nonsense, hard-nosed, nitty-gritty exploration of a tough, Legal protections, taxes, business codes,
competitive business.”—Popular Photography and more
50 Lighting Setups
FOR PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHERS
Steven H. Begleiter
New!
DUE NOVEMBER 2008
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New!
DUE DECEMBER 2008
Digital Photography
Boot Camp, 2ND ED.
Kevin Kubota
128 pages
8.5"x11"
180 color images
index
ISBN 978-1-58428-243-3
$34.95 list
Order number: 1873
IMPROVE EVERY ASPECT OF YOUR CAPTURE AND
WORKFLOW WITH THIS INDISPENSIBLE GUIDE
FEATURES:
S camp™ workshops have been a major hit with profes-
sional photographers, consistently selling out venues across
Techniques for creativity and inspiration
the United States. Now, Kubota brings his ever popular, no-
RAW vs. JPEG: the main event
nonsense approach to digital capture to a comprehensive,
Downloading and storing your images newly revised book.
Recommended storage setups for This intensive volume is designed to give professional
professional photographers photographers of all skill levels a veritable “big picture” look
Color management strategies for digital at the working digital studio. Kubota takes you from start
photographers to finish—from setting up your camera to ensure the best-
Working efficiently in Photoshop possible capture, to taking the image, to managing color for
Essential retouching techniques, from digital predictable results and reduced headaches, to organizing
liposuction to swapping body parts and your images, to enhancing them using the latest software
cleaning up the eyes and teeth tools, and finally to printing and presenting the images to
Printing and presenting your images, your clients. Step-by-step instructions and ample screen
from creating the perfect mood, to online shots ensure that each procedure is easy to follow.
proofing and selling, creating DVD proofs, With the same lighthearted, upbeat approach that makes
and more Kubota’s workshops a big success, this book offers indispen-
sible information, plus a hefty dose of inspiration.
Garage Glamour
DIGITAL NUDE AND BEAUTY PHOTOGRAPHY MADE SIMPLE
Rolando Gomez
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Softbox Lighting Techniques
FOR PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHERS
Stephen A. Dantzig
Chris Nelson
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Wedding Photographer’s
Handbook
Bill Hurter
Professional Children’s
Portrait Photography
TECHNIQUES AND IMAGES FROM MASTER PHOTOGRAPHERS
Norman Phillips
Corrective
Lighting, Posing, and Retouching
FOR DIGITAL PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHERS, 2ND ED.
Jeff Smith
hether it’s acne, protruding ears, 128 pages
W not-so-white teeth, a double chin, 8.5"x11"
or extra weight around the middle, 200 color photographs
every subject has something about their index
appearance they’d prefer not to see in ISBN 978-1-58428-157-3
their portraits. What many photogra- $34.95 list
phers don’t realize is that their ability to Order number: 1711
conceal these flaws in their images can
mean the difference between financial success and ruin.
In this step-by-step guide, Jeff Smith shows you how to tack-
le the subject’s problem area successfully (and tactfully).
FEATURES: With a combined approach that includes careful lighting, ex-
Concealing flaws with shadow pert posing, and retouching, you’ll be able to quickly and easily
Trimming the waist and concealing correct flaws and deliver portraits your clients will love.
problems in the neck and chin area
Addressing your subjects’ age- and “Simple tricks of the trade will enable you to bring out the best in
weight-related issues every subject.This comprehensive book will quickly prove its worth.”
—Shutterbug
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Master’s Guide to
Wedding Photography
Marcus Bell
Norman Phillips
Bill Hurter
Kevin Newsome
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Posing for Portrait Photography
A HEAD-TO-TOE GUIDE
Jeff Smith
The Best of
Family Portrait Photography
PROFESSIONAL TECHNIQUES AND IMAGES
Bill Hurter
J. D. Wacker
Stephen A. Dantzig
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Rolando Gomez’s
Glamour Photography
PROFESSIONAL TECHNIQUES AND IMAGES
Legal Handbook
Norman Phillips and Christopher S. Nudo, Esq.
lawsuit can be financially crippling, 160 pages
A but establishing the terms of your 8.5"x11"
photographer–client agreement from the 45 sample forms
beginning of the relationship can greatly index
reduce the potential for problems. This ISBN 978-1-58428-148-1
comprehensive book provides sample let- $29.95 list
ters, contracts, and forms, serving as a Order number: 1796
critical resource for every wedding and
portrait photographer. ➠ ENHANCED CONTENT AVAILABLE ONLINE
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New!
Lighting Techniques
FOR MIDDLE KEY PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHY
Norman Phillips
middle key portrait—one with an
128 pages
8.5"x11" A overall density equivalent to no
175 color photographs more than half a stop lighter than 18
diagrams, glossary, index percent reflectance and no more than
ISBN 978-1-58428-231-0 two stops darker than 18 percent
$34.95 list reflectance—can be flattering when
Order number: 1863 photographing women because it allows
for the use of soft, gentle tones. A mid-
dle key approach is also great for photographing men, children,
and weddings without a high-contrast, dramatic feel. In this FEATURES:
book, you’ll learn to meet the posing, lighting, clothing, and com- Lighting techniques for polished studio
positional challenges inherent in working in middle key. You’ll or location images
also learn how Phillips and twelve other pros conceptualize, cap- Choosing the right clothing, props, and
ture, and finesse their images, how to create specialized images, backgrounds for middle key portraits
like fine art or glamour portraits, and more. Working with women, men, and kids
Photographing Women
Norman Phillips
128 pages nsure every woman who steps in
8.5"x11" E front of your lens looks her person-
200 color images al best with the tips and techniques fea-
diagrams, glossary, index tured in this unique book. Providing
ISBN 978-1-58428-221-1 images and strategies culled from over
$34.95 list a dozen contributors, veteran photogra-
Order number: 1848 pher Norman Phillips teaches you all of
the skills you need to create poses that
flatter the female form. You’ll learn how to attain classic poses
that are well suited to traditional portraits as well as poses that
suit the more daring, edgy looks that many women prefer. Aided
by numerous detailed lighting diagrams, you’ll also learn how to
create simple and complex lighting setups, how to modify your FEATURES:
light sources for increased control, and how to reproduce some Posing and lighting concepts that sculpt
of the image concepts favored by those at the top of their field. and flatter the female form
This book features techniques and images from fifteen pros, Using highlight and shadow to sculpt
including Edda Taylor, Dave Newman, Michael Ayers, Tom Lee, and flatter each subject’s unique beauty
Rick Ferro, Stephen Dantzig, Jeff and Kathleen Hawkins, and Strategies for individuals and groups
others.
Tom Lee
ackling digital workflow is often cited 128 pages
T as the most difficult aspect of digital 8.5"x11"
photography. This book smooths out the 150 color images
learning curve and guides you through the graphs, charts, index
critical techniques you need to succeed. ISBN 978-1-58428-200-6
Lee shows you how to ensure the best- $34.95 list
possible capture, fine-tune sharpness and Order number: 1835
exposure, and achieve good, consistent
color, thereby reducing the amount of time required to process
your images in postproduction. You’ll also learn to retouch images,
add artistic effects using Photoshop, and more.
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Rangefinder’s
Professional Photography
Bill Hurter, Ed.
128 pages angefinder editor Bill Hurter presents
8.5"x11"
150 color photographs
R over a hundred “recipes” from the
magazine’s RF Cookbook series, providing
index a blueprint you can use to duplicate the
ISBN 978-1-58428-193-1 featured image styles. You can also use the
$34.95 list wide range of tips presented as a spring-
Order number: 1828 board for producing your own work.
Ernst Wildi
128 pages earn to create the most dynamic, pow-
8.5"x11"
150 color photographs
L erful images possible. Straightforward
text is paired with before-and-after pho-
index tos, showing you how each technique will
ISBN 978-1-58428-179-5 affect your photos. This book also covers
$34.95 list the unique concerns inherent in working
Order number: 1817 with human subjects, architectural sub-
jects, moving subjects, and more.
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100 Techniques
FOR PROFESSIONAL
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Bill Hurter
128 pages
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180 color images
diagrams, glossary, index
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Transparent and
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Dr. Glenn Rand
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FEATURES:
ment of subjects in the studio or on location. The book is perfect Understanding the science of light—
for commercial photographers, nature and portrait shooters— and how it affects photography
hobbyist or pro. With a host of illustrations that mirror and rein-
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William B. Folsom
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Michelle Perkins
128 pages
8.5"x11"
500 color photographs
appendix
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AN INDISPENSIBLE VISUAL REFERENCE THAT WILL
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needing to leaf through countless pages particular posing styles. Because this book is organized into
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posing basics, allowing even beginning quarter, and full length), photographers can easily zero in on
photographers to understand posing theory a posing style that suits the subject and the portrait concept.
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