| Digital portrait photography will produce superb | | | | Photography', where he walks you through the steep |
| results if you are able to see the person you are | | | | learning curve for digital portrait photographers. He |
| photographing, as one of your favorite people at | | | | shows you how to avoid commonly experienced |
| that moment. | | | | problems, and he provides various techniques for |
| Digital portrait photography is for you if you care | | | | shooting and editing. |
| about people, are interested in what drives them, | | | | Another of Jeff's books is 'Learn How To Make All |
| and how they came to be where they are. Good | | | | Of Your Clients Look Their Very Best!', where he |
| portrait photographers seem to get the best out of | | | | gets very practical about photographing real people, |
| their subjects by being fundamentally interested in | | | | and not just models. |
| them, and being able to connect with them, even if it | | | | He discusses how to be tactful with people about |
| is just for the duration of the shooting session. | | | | those aspects of their appearance that they don't |
| With digital portrait photography nothing has changed | | | | want to be highlighted in the portrait image. |
| about the nature of this interaction! However, you will | | | | His approach is to combine careful lighting, posing, and |
| discover a number of creative - and financial! - | | | | retouching to correct those flaws. The end-product is |
| advantages. | | | | a portrait the client will love. |
| Whether your aim is professional digital portrait | | | | Is you main interest outdoor digital portrait |
| photography, or practicing it as a hobby, one of the | | | | photography? Jeff has also published 'Outdoor and |
| best ways to go about it is to heed the written | | | | Location Portrait Photography', in which he explains |
| advice of experienced professional portrait | | | | how to understand and control natural light, and how |
| photographers. Various aspects of this field have | | | | to select the best scene. He also includes tips for |
| been covered in a number of informative books on | | | | posing, selecting clothing, as well as marketing your |
| the subject. | | | | portraits. |
| In 'A Comprehensive Guide to Digital Portrait | | | | If you are keen to set up a digital studio, don't miss |
| Photography', Duncan Evans covers the different | | | | 'Master The Skills You Need To Build A Digital Portrait |
| types of digital cameras available, including compact, | | | | Photography Business', by Lou Jacobs Jr. This book |
| single-lens reflex (SLR), and specialized models. | | | | deals with topics such as the following: how to select |
| He also shows how to create a home studio, and | | | | your equipment; locating and outfitting a digital |
| explains the basics of portrait composition, texture, | | | | portrait photography studio; designing an efficient |
| and mood. He includes topics such as color, computer | | | | workflow; and presenting and marketing your work. |
| manipulation, using duotones, tritones and sepia | | | | Know you camera, be interested in the people you |
| tones, and manipulating light and shadow. | | | | deal with, and you will soon be a master of digital |
| A photographer who has published more than one | | | | portrait photography. |
| book on digital portrait photography, is Jeff Smith. His | | | | For more information visit Best-Digital-Photography. |
| books include 'Professional Digital Portrait | | | | |