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Portrait Photographer's Handbook

Portrait Photographer's Handbook
By Bill Hurter

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Combining time-tested practices with contemporary methods, this guidebook details the fine art of capturing formal and casual posed images. With advice and guidance from the finest and most decorated portrait and wedding photographers in the country, this instructional discusses subjects such as lighting in the studio and on location, improving improvisational shooting techniques, and how to retouch images in the post-production process to create truly flawless looks. A chapter addressing the common problems in taking portraitures—from working with subjects with glasses to subjects that vary in size, facial features, and skin tone—is also included.

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  • Amazon Sales Rank: #40561 in Books
  • Published on: 2007-08-01
  • Original language: English
  • Number of items: 1
  • Binding: Paperback
  • 128 pages

Editorial Reviews

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"This guide offers excellent advice on how to master the complex art of portrait photography."  —Shutterbug

About the Author
Bill Hurter is the editor of Rangefinder and the author of more than 12 photography books, including The Best of Wedding Photojournalism, Group Portrait Photography Handbook, and The Portrait Photographer’s Guide to Posing. He lives in West Covina, California.

Customer Reviews

A truely handbook4
Though not too much deeper into each topic the book addresses the key on most of the main issues related to portrait photography. I found it one of the most useful books in portrait photography.

Portrait Photographer's Handbook5
The book is exactly what I was looking for. Great pictures! It provides a thorough explanation of important techniques.

I think it is a must for serious photographers.

Excellent book5
This is an excellent book including both technical and creative information. What most impresses me about this book is that it is not "dumbed down". I also think it is geared toward the more intermediate level audience. Itt is not a beginner or primer book. You should already be doing some portraiture work to get the most out of this book. Lots of beautiful sample photos and their camera settings included.