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Master of portraiture Monte Zucker presents page after page of essential photographic lessons to enable photographers to achieve and exceed their financial and artistic goals. Providing instructions on how to conduct a well-crafted client consultation, readers will learn which angles of the face to photograph, how to pose the body, where to place the camera, and the proper positioning of lighting equipment in order to cultivate an emotional connection with clients to produce an ideal image. Chapters with expert advice on digital imaging cleanup and finishing techniques, clothing and makeup selection, and location and studio backdrop options to reinforce portrait concepts are also included. Review "This book is certain to improve the quality of your images and that makes it a must-have addition to your personal library." —Shutterbug About the Author Monte Zucker is a world-renowned photographer and lecturer who was named Portrait Photographer of the Year by the United Nations in 2002. He is also a recipient of the Wedding and Portrait Photographers International Lifetime Achievement Award. He lives in North Miami Beach, Florida. TABLE OF CONTENTS About the Author INTRODUCTION How Far Will You Go? Setting Goals 1. PREPARING FOR THE SESSION Consultation Choices for Clothing Sleeves Necklines Colors and Patterns Coordinating Clothing for Family Groups Hairstyle and Makeup Hairstyle Makeup 2. BACKGROUNDS Outdoor/Environmental Backgrounds Painted Backgrounds Projected Backgrounds Contemporary Choices 3. THE SUBJECT Doing a Facial Analysis Determine the Best Angle Full Face Two-Thirds View Profile Additional Considerations Hair Eye Size Noses Follow Your Instincts 4. POSING FUNDAMENTALS Basic Principles Seating Body at an Angle The Shoulders Posture Two Simple Poses The Basic Pose The Feminine Pose Back Poses The Eyes Expression Posing Tools Posing Stools Posing Tables Final Adjustments 5. GROUP PORTRAITS Posing Strategy Seating Direction Facing Toward Each Other Facing the Same Direction Head Height 6. LIGHTING EQUIPMENT Buying Lighting Equipment Studio Flash What to Look For My Studio Setup A Secondary Use Continuous Fluorescent 7. LIGHTING TECHNIQUES Main Light Distance to Subject Which Side of the Subject? Full Face, Basic Pose Full Face, Feminine Pose Two-Thirds View or Profile Consider the Nose The One and Only Lighting Pattern I Use Emphasizing Detail Reflectors Reflector for Fill Reflector as a Secondary Main Light 8. WINDOW LIGHTING Direction of the Window Common Pitfalls Height of the Light Source Window Treatments Showing the Window Distance of Window to Subject Camera and Subject Positions Position the Subject Position the Camera Using a Reflector with Window Light Reflector for Fill Light Reflector for Main Light 9. OUTDOOR PORTRAITS Location Selection The Scene Lighting The Lighting Shade Direct Sunlight Bare Bulb 10. CAMERA AND LENS Camera Angle Camera Height Full-Length Portraits Three-Quarter-Length Portraits Head and Shoulders Portraits Profiles Controlling the Background Tilting the Camera Hand-Hold or Use a Tripod? Lens Selection Personal Favorites Telephoto Wide Angle 11. COMPOSITION Composing the Image in Camera Include Some Body Use the Rule of Thirds Subject Placement Size of the Subject in the Frame Children Head Size 12. EXPOSURE What is a Properly Exposed Photograph? Film or Digital? Exposure Modes Aperture Priority Manual Mode Additional Exposure Decisions ISO White Balance File Format 13. ADDITIONAL CREATIVE CHOICES Soft Focus Black & White Infrared CONCLUSION A Final Checklist A List of Things to Avoid In Closing Index

photographing Children And Babies Constitutes A Large Portion Of The Business In Most Portrait Studios. For The Photographer, Working With Young Children Who Are Nervous Or Uncooperative Can Present A Formidable Challenge. Beginning With Infants, This Book Discusses The Specific Details Of Photographing Children At Every Stage Of Growth, Addressing Age-specific Psychology And Attention Spans. Technical Information On Posing And Lighting, Including Props, Backgrounds, Low And High Key Lighting, And Special Effects, Is Supplemented With Advice On Making Children Comfortable And Cooperative. Special Attention Is Given To How Sights And Sounds Will Soothe A Baby Or Get His Or Her Attention For The Best Portrait.

From learning how to set up the perfect light for infants to understanding posing techniques for adorable images, this guide to shooting childrens portraits is an indispensable resource for photographers. Thorough sections on dealing with infants and working with toddlers and preschoolers include month-by-month and year-by-year developmental guides that ensure comfort and cooperation to help create unique, personalized images. An overview of equipment and a discussion of the essential tools for a shoot pairs with advice on presenting portraits, working with difficult parents, and securing referrals to make this an all-in-one resource for portrait photographers.