Picture perfect practice : a self-training guide to mastering the challenges of taking world-class photographs
(2012)
Nonfiction
Book
Call Numbers:
778.92/VALENZUELA,R
Availability
Details
PUBLISHED
Berkeley, CA : New Riders, [2012]
©2012
©2012
DESCRIPTION
xvi, 295 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 26 cm
ISBN/ISSN
9780321803535, 0321803531, 0321803531 :, 9780321803535
LANGUAGE
English
NOTES
Locations. Geometry -- Balance -- Parallel lines -- Symmetry -- Color elements -- Depth -- Shadows -- Silhouettes -- Reflections -- Patterns and repetitions -- Framing -- Paintings and artwork -- Contrasts -- Lens flare -- Walls, translucent surfaces, and textures -- Poses. Five key posing techniques -- Posing chart -- Execution -- Deliberate practice
The author presents his advice and practice routines for composing and capturing photographs of people, illustrated with examples from his own practice sessions and from his extensive work photographing weddings around the world