Mastering portrait photography / Paul Wilkinson and Sarah Plater.
By: Wilkinson, Paul (Photographer) [author]
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Contributor(s): Plater, Sarah [author].
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BookPublisher: Lewes, East Sussex : Ammonite Press, 2015Description: 175 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm.Content type: text | still image Media type: unmediated Carrier type: volumeISBN: 9781781450857 (paperback); 1781450854.Subject(s): Portrait photographyDDC classification: 778.92 Summary: "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 Wilkinson. 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." - publisher's description.
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Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
Award-winning photographers Paul Wilkinson and Sarah Plater believe that portraits should not be formal, corporate style poses that reveal nothing of the subject's emotions or personality.
T heir modern, fresh and vibrant approach to portraiture aims to capture a moment of the person's lifestyle and make a lasting impression.
Mastering Portrait Photography discusses all the requisite skills for taking compelling portrait photographs, including the following:
Choosing the best kit Mastering essential techniques Using effective lighting to achieve desired atmospheric effects Learning the secrets of working harmoniously and professionally with people of all ages Using the best post-production techniques to get the most from your printsThis accessible guide shows how to capture beautiful, timeless images that will bring pleasure for generations.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
"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 Wilkinson. 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." - publisher's description.
Author notes provided by Syndetics
Sarah Plater has written for several photography magazines.Paul Wilkinson is a multi-award winning portrait and wedding photographer.