Book description
A full-color guide to the art of digital portrait photography
Portrait photography entails taking posed photographs of individuals
or set scenery and is the most common photo style among the most
novice photography hobbyist to the most advanced photographer. With
this easy-to-understand guide, bestselling author and professional
photographer Doug Sahlin walks you through the best techniques for
getting professional-quality digital portraits.
Packed with hundreds of full-color photos and screen shots, this book
discusses best practices for taking formal portraits, wedding photos,
event photos, casual photos, and more. You'll examine the difference
between using the built-in flash and natural lighting and take a look
at the benefits of upgrading to a photo lighting kit and pro backdrop.
- Portrait photography is the most popular style of photography
- Features helpful information for everyone from beginner
hobbyists to advanced photographers
- Shares insider tips for selecting equipment and choosing from
the various tools for portrait photography
- Walks you through working with a wide range of subjects,
including children, pets, and wildlife
- Discusses lighting and editing images
- Takes a look at ways to create a portrait that is suitable for framing
Make sure your subjects are ready for their close ups with this fun
and friendly guide to digital portrait photography.
Doug Sahlin operates a photography business that
specializes in event, wedding, and portrait photography. He is also
author of Digital Photography Workbook For Dummies and coauthor
of Building Web Sites All-in-One For Dummies. Doug's portfolio
includes both formal and casual portraits.
