Posing and Lighting Techniques for Studio Portrait Photography

by J.J. Allen

Book Overview

The analysis of the portraits in this book gives insight into how they were created and explains to studio photographers of all skill levels how to get the same great results. Carefully matching the... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 158428031X
• ISBN13: 9781584280316
• Release Date: September 2000
• Publisher: Amherst Media
• Length: 120 Pages
• Weight: 1.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 8.5" x 11.0"

Customer Reviews

Finally!

I have spent a lot of time trying to find books that would help me improve my skills in portrait photography. I would buy a book thinking it would answer my questions on technique, and the type of equiptment used, etc., only to be disapointed in the generalness of the information. Finally I have found a book that is specific enough to learn something solid.

Turns on the lights!

I found this book extremely helpful. I am a beginner in studio portraiture. Allen helps you understand all of the elements that come in to play when making images of people under studio conditions. He discusses everything from light meters to posing stools to the psychology of portraiture. I recomend this book to anyone who is trying to shed some light (sorry:)) on portraite photography.

Superb!

This is one great book! Stunning photos, excellent lighting diagrams, and clear text. Mr. Allen focuses (a pun, huh? [g]) on creating striking images of everyday subjects using equipment that's available and affordable. No trick lighting or elaborate backgrounds are required. He covers all the basics on posing styles and lighting types. My portraits have improved by orders of magnitude already and I continue to gain knowledge with each rereading.

Excellent

Just received a copy of this book last night. In all honesty this is one of the few studio-oriented books I have purchased which did not disappointment me after the first read. An excellent collection to an amateur photographers library.

Posing & Lighting Techniques for Studio Portrait Photography

Being new to studio portrait photography, I have bought or read almost every book on the subject. This recently published (9/00) book is the best. Although beginners would benefit most from this book, there is information for the experienced.The book starts with basics in film and equipment and then covers every phase of posing and lighting with diagrams and examples to explain. Most of the example photo's are color, but those in black & white are of salon quality. No better written book available.