Successful Glamour Photography

What are the secrets of glamor photography? How do the professionals achieve their results and how can you match them in your own photographs? What equipment do you need? How do you pose your models? How do you set up location shots? In this totally practical handbook, John Kelly answers all these questions and many more. Its five main sections explore, analyze and explain every facet of this fascinating subject. Its clear, lucid text, plus over 350 stunning full color photographs, make it essential reading for all photographers. John Kelly is one of the world’s leading glamor photographers. He has specialized in glamor photography practically since leaving art college and now has his own London studio. He combines work there with widespread location photography, his clients including most of the major glamor magazines, leading international companies and advertising agencies. Cover Title Contents Foreword by John Kelly Photographic equipment Introduction Cameras, lenses, film, accessories The Model Introduction Choosing your model Shapes, pattern and texture Models, ‘macho’ and machines The art of make-up Coloring the body Props and accessories Outdoor Glamor Introduction Lighting conditions Outdoor location Glamor on the beach The wet look Indoor Glamor Introduction Natural and available light A studio of your own Professional Glamor Introduction Glamor on location Presenting a portfolio Creating a calendar Agents and agencies Index and Acknowledgements Back Cover Numerous color photos, diagrams, charts, and step-by-step illustrations provide a guide to equipment selection and use, selection and posing of models, lighting techniques, and establishing a studio IN COMPARISON TO other branches of photography, the amount of equipment needed for successful glamor photography is relatively small.