500 Poses for Photographing Women

500 Poses for Photographing Women
Author: Michelle Perkins
Publisher: Amherst Media
Total Pages: 493
Release: 2009-03-01
Genre: Photography
ISBN: 1584284579

Next to lighting, posing is the most challenging aspect of photography—with so many body parts to capture, the possibilities are endless, and it’s all too easy to make a wrong turn. This illustrated reference provides both amateur shutterbugs and seasoned pros with the perfect place to turn when in need of quick posing strategies and fresh ideas. Containing 500 contemporary images by leading photographers, this indispensable manual explains posing fundamentals as well as how to create a flattering, feature-specific photograph—one that focuses on the head, shoulders, arms, torso, or feet—in different levels of close-ups, from head-shots to full-lengths.

500 Poses for Photographing Brides

500 Poses for Photographing Brides
Author: Michelle Perkins
Publisher: Amherst Media
Total Pages: 567
Release: 2010-02-01
Genre: Photography
ISBN: 1584283947

Containing numerous contemporary images by leading photographers, this indispensable manual concerning wedding portraits explains posing fundamentals as well as how to create a flattering, feature-specific photograph--one that focuses on the head, shoulders, arms, legs, or torso--in different levels of close-ups, from head-shots to full-lengths.

500 Poses for Full-Length Portrait Photography

500 Poses for Full-Length Portrait Photography
Author: Michelle Perkins
Publisher: Amherst Media
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2015-07-14
Genre: Photography
ISBN: 9781608959099

Becoming more physically self-aware and thus subconsciously snapping into an unnatural pose when a camera is pointed at you is a common occurrence. This how-to guide for directing physically awkward clients who wish to commission full length images that appear unaffected contains tips on both effectively lighting a full-length portrait and honing the interpersonal skills needed to work with self-conscious clients.

500 Poses for Photographing Couples

500 Poses for Photographing Couples
Author: Michelle Perkins
Publisher: Amherst Media
Total Pages: 511
Release: 2011-07-01
Genre: Photography
ISBN: 1608954951

Designed to address the challenges of posing two subjects together, this visual sourcebook offers creative, evocative poses for a variety of two-subject groupings, including romantic couples, business partners, friends, and siblings. Through the inclusion of contemporary images from some of the world’s most accomplished photographers, shutterbugs will learn how to finesse poses to show the relationship between the subjects in the portrait. Grouped according to how much of the subject is included in the frame—from head-and-shoulder shots to full-length portraits—this manual is organized to teach compositional skills and how to direct the eye to points of focus within an image. An indispensible handbook for beginning, intermediate, or professional photographers, this book provides inspiration along with a plethora of images for igniting a creative spark.

500 Poses for Photographing Group Portraits

500 Poses for Photographing Group Portraits
Author: Michelle Perkins
Publisher: Amherst Media, Inc
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2013
Genre: Photography
ISBN: 9781608955527

A sample book of classic, casual, and editorial poses for family, bridal, team and other group photos.

Photographing Men

Photographing Men
Author: Jeff Rojas
Publisher: Peachpit Press
Total Pages: 435
Release: 2016-03-08
Genre: Photography
ISBN: 0134433246

More and more men are seeking out great portrait, commercial, or fashion photography. For working photographers, photographing men may be one of today's greatest new opportunities. But, while there are dozens of books, guides, and workshops on photographing women, there's been practically nothing comparable for men… until now! Jeff Rojas's Photographing Men is today's definitive full-color guide to every aspect of modern male photography. Rojas builds on his unique in-person course, which has made him Google's #1 go-to search result for knowledge on photographing males. Rojas covers posing, styling, posing, lighting, post-production, and more, showing how to achieve outstanding results and maximum creative expression. You'll discover how to: Make male clients look natural, masculine, and confident Skillfully document your male clients' best attributes, physical and emotional Define every man's face shapes, body shapes, and other features Compensate for flaws and perceived flaws, including acne, baldness, double chins, gray hair, wrinkles, and large features Overcome the challenges of styling male subjects, including big, skinny, and short men Understand how a suit should really fit your subject - and what to do if suits are out of the question Properly light all shapes and sizes of men for portraits, fashion, and commercial images (with complete lighting diagrams, behind-the-scenes images, and gear lists) Get detailed examples and tips for portraits, 3/4 poses, and full-length poses Photograph entrepreneurs, managers, prosperous men, innovators, "classic" and "handsome" men, athletes, muscle men, underwear models, and even movie stars Complement every man's features in post-production techniques And much more

Master Posing Guide for Portrait Photographers

Master Posing Guide for Portrait Photographers
Author: J D Wacker
Publisher: Amherst Media
Total Pages: 231
Release: 2001-08-01
Genre: Photography
ISBN: 1608951979

Photographers are guided through every aspect of posing—beginning with the consultation and continuing with specific tips for posing children, high school seniors, wedding parties, families, events, teams, groups, and pets—in this comprehensive manual. Maintaining that good posing is 80 percent mental and only 20 percent technical, this guide stresses the importance of communication between photographer and subject to creating a portrait that not only captures the subject’s personality but also makes the subject comfortable, fostering repeat business.

POSE!

POSE!
Author: Mehmet Eygi
Publisher: Rocky Nook, Inc.
Total Pages: 1218
Release: 2018-08-22
Genre: Photography
ISBN: 168198430X

Whether you’re the photographer behind the camera or the model in front of the lens, chances are you could use some help with posing, which is one of the biggest challenges when it comes to portrait photography. POSE! provides the knowledge and the inspiration you need to make your next photo shoot a success.

With over 1,000 different looks for you to recreate and experiment with, the book covers a wide range of poses and subject matter in an easily accessible and visually dynamic layout. Photographer and author Mehmet Eygi demonstrates exactly how to get the right pose—from hand and leg placement, to a subtle tilt of the chin, to engaging with props and the environment around you.

Each pose covered consists of a main pose followed by three variations on that pose. Organized by subject matter, POSE! covers:

    ▪ WOMEN: Portrait, Beauty, Fashion, Lingerie, Implied Nude, Curvy, Curvy Boudoir, Sports, Business, Wall
    ▪ MEN: Portrait, Fashion, Implied Nude, Sports, Business, Wall
    ▪ COUPLES: Portrait, Fashion, Implied Nude, Sports
    ▪ MATERNITY: Mother, Couple
    ▪ FAMILY: Parents and Baby, New Family, Children

    Whether you use POSE! as an educational tool to explore the art of posing, or you simply use it as a look-book to find photographic inspiration or to help you direct a model, you’ll quickly improve your portrait photography starting with your very next shoot.
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Master Posing Guide for Wedding Photographers

Master Posing Guide for Wedding Photographers
Author: Bill Hurter
Publisher: Amherst Media
Total Pages: 270
Release: 2009-04-01
Genre: Photography
ISBN: 1584284218

Outlining a theory that combines the refinement of traditional posing techniques with the more organic, spontaneous techniques of photojournalism, this creative and informative resource offers poses that rely on personality and interaction. These instructions from a veteran wedding photographer provide the skills needed to recognize what makes a great pose and how to subtly direct your clients to achieve the needed balance between looking great and looking comfortable. Ultimately, this grouping of modern and traditional shots offers answers to the complications faced when attempting to pose wedding parties quickly while keeping the natural look that all wedding couples desire.

Professional Portrait Posing

Professional Portrait Posing
Author: Michelle Perkins
Publisher: Photo Pro Workshop
Total Pages: 124
Release: 2007-08
Genre: Photography
ISBN: 9781584282112

A brief introduction to the basic principles of creating a flattering pose accompanies chapters devoted to 12 acclaimed photographers who present and discuss their favorite, most successful, and most challenging photos. Widely regarded for their flattering, inventive, and cutting-edge posing techniques, these professionals cover why the pose was selected, how it complemented the subject and the scene, and how it works to make the subject look his or her best. The special challenge of group portraits is also covered by many of the contributors. Additional topics of discussion include personalized tips for learning the art of posing, common problems they see in portraits and their solutions, and suggestions and ideas for researching poses.