Photographing Children and Babies

How to Take Great Pictures

Book Details:

Publisher:	Allworth Press
Series:	MIX , How To
Author:	Michal Heron
Edition:	1
ISBN-10:	1581154208
ISBN-13:	9781581154207

Pages:	153
Published:	Aug 01 2005
Posted:	Nov 19 2014
Language:	English
Book format:	PDF
Book size:	18.56 MB

Book Description:

This family-friendly guide shows parents how to dramatically improve their baby photos and create beautiful, memorable albums without extensive experience, technical knowledge, or equipment.Featuring more than 150 striking examples of successful pictures, the book provides the skills and technique to create excellent portraits, action shots, group pictures and more. Written in an easy-to-understand, to-the-point tone, the book evolves from general to specific photographic concepts, with chapters including: seeing your children, the value of shooting close ups, portraits, capturing different moods, backgrounds and environments, film and editing, choosing b/w or color, the technical side, and family photos. Dozens of tips and instructions for bringing creativity to kids' photos are featured, including posing and catching great non-posed shots, working with children as models, advice on equipment, and more. A chapter on "Tips for Photographing All Ages" gives recommendations on how to get the best pictures in all stages of a child's life. Special assignment forms help the reader go beyond good intentions, get organized, and fulfill their goal of excellent portraiture. 75 Color and 75 B&W Iillustrations

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