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Title: Family Portraits (Professional Photography Series) by David Daye ISBN: 2-88046-387-4 Publisher: Rotovision Pub. Date: 2001 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $35.00 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.33 (3 reviews)
Rating: 3
Summary: Average and generic
Comment: I've been searching for some really good lighting books to provide some insight into different methods of working with light and was excited to receive this book. When I got it and flipped through, I was over run with standard stock and uninteresting images.
While the copy is good, and pretty detailed, the concepts are pretty mundane. If you are looking for a book with average key lighting techniques, as well as close lighting ratios (1:1, 2:1 and 3:1) then this book is for you. If you are looking for some fo the more fine art effects, (Drastic lighting ratios, smoothing of skin, etc.) I'd look to another book.
One reviewer mentioned that they were drawn to the book by the cover photograph. This photograph is great and has a fine dramatic lighting set up, there are maybe one or two more in the book on par with this one (style wise), but not much.
Rating: 5
Summary: Best book on portrait photography I've seen thus far.
Comment: I was drawn to this title by the striking photograph on the cover and bought it immediately after flipping through it. The strength of the example photographs makes "Family Portraits" case study approach particularly effective.
Unlike many other photography books, "Family Portraits" uses subjects with a wide range of skin tones. Examples include both color and black & white photographs, sometimes juxtaposed for comparison. Since this book is part of a professional photography series, Daye assumes possession of some lighting equipment. For many of the outdoor shots, fill flash and/or a reflector were the limits of what was required.
The photographs in "Family Portraits" are posed pictures. But because they are designed to seem natural, their study may help you notice certain compositions and lighting conditions when taking candids. If you are looking for a good idea book for taking pictures of people, this title is an excellent place to start.
Rating: 5
Summary: One of the best I've read
Comment: Excellent, modern take on portrait photography. Great diagrams, simple lighting suggestions and good advice on relating to the subject. Beautiful images -- really one of the best photography books I've seen.
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Title: Photographing People: Portraits Fashion Glamour by David Wilson ISBN: 2880466520 Publisher: Rotovision Pub. Date: 01 December, 2001 List Price(USD): $24.95 |
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Title: Professional Secrets of Natural Light Portrait Photography by Douglas Allen Box ISBN: 158428045X Publisher: Amherst Media Pub. Date: March, 2001 List Price(USD): $29.95 |
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Title: Master Posing Guide for Portrait Photographers by J. D. Wacker ISBN: 1584280573 Publisher: Amherst Media Pub. Date: 27 August, 2001 List Price(USD): $29.95 |
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Title: Group Portrait Photography Handbook by Bill Hurter ISBN: 1584280824 Publisher: Amherst Media Pub. Date: 01 August, 2002 List Price(USD): $29.95 |
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Title: The Best of Portrait Photography: Techniques and Images from the Pros by Bill Hurter ISBN: 1584281014 Publisher: Amherst Media Pub. Date: 01 May, 2003 List Price(USD): $29.95 |
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