The Business Of Portrait Photography

Author : Tom McDonald
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 208 pages
Book Rating : 4.97/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Business of Portrait Photography written by Tom McDonald and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This manual on taking portrait photographs aims to provide all the tools,echniques and tactics to open a successful portrait studio or make a currenttudio all the more profitable. Professional portrait photographer TomcDonald discusses the business strategies and provides photographic tips forurviving and thriving in this competitive field. There is advice on:electing equipment; constructing a camera room; planning a promotionampaign; taking bridal and children's portraits; designing a price list;erving clients; creating vignettes; and more.;This edition is revised andpdated to include information on digital photography and its impact on theortrait business. It also contains the photographs and real-life caseistories of 30 well-known portrait photographers.

Author : Steve Sint
Publisher : Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
ISBN 13 : 9781600593352
Total Pages : 224 pages
Book Rating : 4.56/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Digital Portrait Photography: Art, Business and Style written by Steve Sint and published by Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.. This book was released on 2009 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Most amateurs dream of taking professional-quality portraits; Steve Sint can show them how. After shooting over a million portraits, he has a wealth of knowledge to share, on everything from the basics of good composition to the fine details of advanced lighting techniques. Sint simply delivers a complete course in digital portrait photography: he discusses set-ups and backdrops; the most flattering ways to pose both individuals and groups; tips on making the sessions fun and comfortable for everyone; and insider info on using electronic flash, both indoors and out. For those hoping to go pro, an entire chapter offers all the nuts and bolts information needed to turn your passion into a career!

Author : P. Wilkinson
Publisher : Mastering
ISBN 13 : 9781781450857
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.54/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Mastering Portrait Photography written by P. Wilkinson and published by Mastering. This book was released on 2015-11 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Photographic portraits should not be the formal, corporate-style poses of yesteryear, which reveal nothing of the subject's emotion, personality or mood - so believe Sarah Plater and Paul Wilkindon. Theirs is a modern, fresh and vibrant approach that aims to capture a moment in the lifestyle of the person or persons in the picture. This authoritative guide contains clear, concise and jargon-busting text that discusses the essential technical aspects of photography from choosing a camera and equipment to an appreciation of exposure, aperture, metering, shutter speed, depth of field and white balance settings, in addition to how natural light, colour and movement affect a photograph. A guide to posing helps to ensure dynamic and arresting images

Author : Jeff Smith
Publisher : Amherst Media
ISBN 13 : 1608952010
Total Pages : 126 pages
Book Rating : 4.14/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Jeff Smith's Senior Portrait Photography Handbook written by Jeff Smith and published by Amherst Media. This book was released on 2010-01-01 with total page 126 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With detailed, informative instructions for capturing personable and memorable yearbook photos, this reference presents step-by-step demonstrations on advertising, talking to clients, producing outstanding images, and finalizing a sale. Noting the delicate balance of pleasing parents and teens alike, this resource illustrates how to marry the latest fashion-oriented photography trends with the needs of the family member who is paying for the session. A wealth of lighting and posing techniques combine with tips for analyzing the subject, choosing which features to accent and which to downplay, and creating alluring, fashionable looks that the whole family can appreciate. Emphasizing the value in allowing seniors to personalize their photos by bringing the shoot to their home or a more meaningful location, the guide also includes suggestions for incorporating additional visual elements such as pets, musical instruments, team uniforms, best friends, or significant others.

Author : Lou Jacobs
Publisher : Amherst Media
ISBN 13 : 1608951227
Total Pages : 224 pages
Book Rating : 4.22/5 ( download)

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Download or read book How to Start and Operate a Digital Portrait Photography Studio written by Lou Jacobs and published by Amherst Media. This book was released on 2005-10-28 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Twenty successful studio owners offer their expertise to aspiring professional photographers in this guide to operating a digital portrait studio. Every element of a thriving studio is covered, from choosing a location and determining a budget to selecting computer equipment and streamlining the digital work flow. Details on selecting backgrounds, sets, and props that set a studio apart and advice on lighting patterns, posing, and clothing selection help photographers ensure that they produce client-pleasing images and return customers. Customer service tips on creating comfortable waiting and viewing areas are included to help photographers set up an attractive space to better profit from their artistic skills.

Author : Andre Amyot
Publisher : Amherst Media, Inc
ISBN 13 : 9781584281078
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.73/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Art and Techniques of Business Portrait Photography written by Andre Amyot and published by Amherst Media, Inc. This book was released on 2003 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With discussions on everything from finding a niche, to pricing, advertising and even hiring a great assistant, every business/ marketing angle is covered in this indispensable guide. Because of the unique set of challenges posed by creating business portraits on location, Amyot discusses strategies for lighting tight spaces, ensuring a safe environment and how best to photograph industrial equipment such as computers. Includes 100 full-colour photos.

Author : William S. McIntosh
Publisher : Amherst Media
ISBN 13 : 9781584281320
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.24/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Classic Portrait Photography written by William S. McIntosh and published by Amherst Media. This book was released on 2004 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Go behind the scenes and learn the techniques required to capture flawless images of portrait subjects in every imaginable situation - from posing and lighting large groups to orchestrating on-location shots that even the most discriminating client will cherish. Master photographer William S. McIntosh reveals his hard-won secrets from his fifty-plus year career, providing seasoned pros and serious amateurs with the lighting, posing and exposure strategies they need to create images that break boundaries and stand the test of time.

Author : John Giolas
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780936262697
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.99/5 ( download)

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Download or read book How to Operate a Successful Photo Portrait Studio written by John Giolas and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A comprehensive guide to setting up and running a phot portrait studio, this book covers all the basic elements including equipment, getting started, the types of photography to offer, how to get people to come to your studio, and lighting and posing essentials. Includes sections on weddings, family portraiture, and photographing children.

Author : Jeff Smith
Publisher : Amherst Media
ISBN 13 : 160895871X
Total Pages : 129 pages
Book Rating : 4.19/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Pricing Your Portraits written by Jeff Smith and published by Amherst Media. This book was released on 2015-05-12 with total page 129 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Portrait photographers agree that one of the most important yet shrouded aspects of running a successful business is accurately pricing your products for profit. Some charge too little, then scramble to photograph and edit photos for throngs of clients, only to become overwhelmed and burn out. Others price too low initially, just to get people in the door, but soon mark up their prices and lose clients to new photographers who charge rock-bottom prices. There are still others who price themselves out of the game right out of the gate. Jeff Smith, owner of two thriving portrait studios teaches you how to tackle one of photography’s most vexing problems—working out a pricing structure that allows you to cover your costs and clear a profit that you can live comfortably with. Smith begins by showing you methods that he—and countless other pros—have used in a misguided attempt to reap a great cash flow, helping you avoid time-and-revenue-burning missteps. Next, he walks you through the process of figuring out where your money goes—How much should you shell out for new equipment? What falls into the category of “overhead?” How much do you need to pay your staff and yourself?—and then moves on to show ways to cut costs, price individual prints and packages, maintain your desired business volume, retain existing clients, and delegate tasks in order to work smartly toward profitability—all while enjoying your work and achieving professional and creative satisfaction.

Author : Chris Orwig
Publisher : Rocky Nook, Inc.
ISBN 13 : 1681983486
Total Pages : 591 pages
Book Rating : 4.86/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Authentic Portraits written by Chris Orwig and published by Rocky Nook, Inc.. This book was released on 2019-09-06 with total page 591 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The most successful portraits take us well beyond the surface of how someone looks and show us the inner essence of who someone is. They reveal character, soul, and depth. They uncover hidden hopes and profound truths, revealing that authentic and deeply human light that shines within. And while technical expertise is undoubtedly important, it’s not the light, camera, or pose that creates a great portrait. It’s you, and it’s the connection you create with the subject that makes all the difference. In Authentic Portraits, photographer Chris Orwig teaches you that the secret to creating meaningful portraits is simple: curiosity, empathy, kindness, and soul…plus a bit of technique. While Chris spends significant time on the fundamentals of “getting the shot”—working with natural light, nailing focus, dialing in the correct exposure, effectively posing and directing the subject, intentionally composing the frame—he also passionately discusses the need for personal development, creative collaboration, and connection with the subject. Because who you are directly and deeply affects what you create, and it is only through cultivating your own inner light that you will be able to bring it out in your subjects. Filled with instruction, insight, and inspiration, Authentic Portraits is an honest and personal book about creating better frames. It’s also about becoming your best self. Take the journey, and you’ll learn to find your vision and voice, bring intention to your photography and your life, embrace mystery, and understand the importance of gratitude and empathy. Along the way, you will teach the camera to see in a way that replicates how you feel, and you’ll find you have all you need to create work of lasting significance.