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Digital Portrait Photography 101
Taking pictures of your friends and family is lots of fun - but sometimes the results aren't entirely what you had in mind or just don't seem flattering. In this book, you'll learn to take your people pictures to the next level, crafting images that look much more polished and professional - photos that can truly be called "portraits" and
not just snapshots. With these quick, two-page lessons illustrated by simple images from the pros, you'll learn how to avoid common problems with posing, lighting, and background selection. You'll be amazed at the improvement in your images - and so will your friends and family!
FEATURES:
*Eliminating common portrait problems
*Finding the right light for more flattering people pictures
*Posing single subjects and groups
*Composing dynamic shots
Introduction
Chapter1: Cameras
Chapter2: Lenses
Chapter3: Aperture and Depth of Field
Chapter4: Shutter Speed
Chapter5: Focusing
Chapter6: ISO and Contrast
Chapter7: White Balance
Chapter8: Exposure
Chapter9: Posing: Subject Comfort
Chapter10: Posing: Head and Shoulders
Chapter11: Posing: Eyes, Mouth, and Chin
Chapter12: Posing: Hands
Chapter13: Posing: Full-Length Portraits
Chapter14: Composition: Basic Rules
Chapter15: Composition: Lines and Shapes
Chapter16: Composition: Tone and Focus
Chapter17: Portrait Lighting Basics
Chapter18: Outdoor Light: What to Look For
Chapter19: Outdoor Light: Modifying
Chapter20: Outdoor Light: Common Problems
Chapter21: Outdoor Light: Additional Tips
Chapter22: Window Light: The Basics
Chapter23: Window Light: Exposure and White Balance
Chapter24: Window Light: Modifying
Chapter25: Candid Shots: Technical Concerns
Chapter26: Candid Shots: Tips for Success
Chapter27: Corrective Techniques: Diffusion
Chapter28: Corrective Techniques: Weight Issues
Chapter29: Corrective Techniques: Eyes, Glasses
Chapter30: Corrective Techniques: Ears, Noses
Chapter31: Corrective Techniques: Chins, Necks
Chapter32: Corrective Techniques: Skin Concerns
Chapter33: Retouching: Selective Focus
Chapter34: Retouching: Removing Blemishes
Chapter35: Retouching: Shininess, Wrinkles
Chapter36: Retouching: Teeth, Eyes
Chapter37: Print Finishing: Sharpening
Chapter38: Print Finishing: Contrast
Chapter39: Print Finishing: Color
Chapter40: Print Finishing: Toning
Chapter41: Print Finishing: Vignettes
Chapter42: Printing
Conclusion
Glossary
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