Photographing Children and Babies: How to Take Great Pictures - Softcover

Heron, Michal

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1581154208 ISBN 13: 9781581154207

Publisher: Allworth, 2005

Synopsis

Featuring more than 150 striking examples of successful pictures, the book provides the skills and technique to create excellent portraits, action shots, group pictures and more. Written in an easy-to-understand, to-the-point tone, the book evolves from general to specific photographic concepts, with chapters including: seeing your children, the value of shooting close ups, portraits, capturing different moods, backgrounds and environments, film and editing, choosing b/w or color, the technical side, and family photos. Dozens of tips and instructions for bringing creativity to kids' photos are featured, including posing and catching great non-posed shots, working with children as models, advice on equipment, and more. A chapter on "Tips for Photographing All Ages" gives recommendations on how to get the best pictures in all stages of a child's life. Special assignment forms help the reader go beyond good intentions, get organized, and fulfill their goal of excellent portraiture.

About this title

About the Author:

Michal Heron has been a freelance photographer for more than thirty years. She currently works on assignment for a variety of publishing and corporate clients as well as stock photo agencies. She lives in New York City.

About this edition

• Publisher: Allworth
• Publication date: 2005
• ISBN 10: 1581154208
• ISBN 13: 9781581154207
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 153