Wiley Portrait and Candid Photography: Photo Workshop
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1. Contents CHAPTER 1 What You Must Know About Photographing People Observe and Connect with People Who are you photographing Capture a special moment Directing people Compose Your Picture Learn creative techniques to compose your picture Tell a story Understand Light Flattering light What our eyes see Know Your Equipment Megapixels Memory cards Batteries Compact Digital Cameras dSLR Cameras Choose Lenses for Your dSLR Depth of field DOF Lens aperture Lens focal length CONTENTS CHAPTER 2 Accessory Equipment Lenses and Filters Lens speed Types of lenses Lens focal lengths Lens filters Batteries Tripods Tripod features Mini tripods Monopods Reflectors and Diffusers Lights and Flash External flash Flash slaves and transmitters Continuous lights Backdrops Camera Bags Media Storage and Viewing Memory cards Photo viewers Odds n Ends Dioptric adjustment lenses Photography vest Underwater camera housing LCD viewfinder caps Remote shutter release Lens cloths pens and tissues Multi tool knife Powder XIV CHAPTER 3 Working with Light Recognize the Characteristics of Light Quality Direction Intensity Color Control the Light Reflecting light Diffusing light Using a flash Meter for Exposure CHAPTER 4 Composing Your Picture Learn the Basics of Composition Simplicity Rule of Thirds Line Framing Complementary color Pattern and repetition Change Your Pe2. props Use Soft Light Find soft light Create soft light Seize the Moment Capture something meaningful Focus on the eyes Use continuous shooting mode Remember the details CHAPTER 9 Action Shots Use Your Camera and Lens Compact cameras dSLRs Lens speed Lens focal length XVIII 146 148 148 148 150 154 154 156 156 157 158 160 160 161 162 163 164 164 164 168 170 170 172 174 175 Freeze the Action Fast shutter with flash Blur the Motion Slow shutter with tripod Panning Zooming Slow shutter with flash T Er ms i a ter _ i merit JEESV OOOO EOS CHAPTER 10 Enhancing and Sharing Your Photos Manage Your Images Image organizing software Image editing software Enhance and Repair Your Images Quick Fix workspace Full Edit workspace Editing basics Cropping Adjusting the color balance saturation and contrast Using levels to adjust contrast Whitening teeth Removing red eye Removing imperfections CONTENTS 175 178 179 180 181 182 182 188 190 19 191 195 195 196 197 200 201 203 205 206 208 XIX CONTENTS XX Share Your Images Slideshows E mail Photo sharing Web sites Printing Back up your digital photo collection toa DVD APPENDIX A Resources Periodicals Books Organizations Photography Workshops Photographic Equipment and Review Sites Photo Sharing Web Sites Image Organizing and Slideshow Software Online Learning Glossar
3. rspective Shift Your Point of View Use Selective Focus CONTENTS XV CONTENTS CHAPTER 5 Taking Portraits Create the Look Do your homework Choose a background Select a location Adjust wardrobe hair and makeup Add props Explore the Light Planning for the light Finding the light Manipulating the light Work with Your Subject Gain your subject s trust Share on camera techniques Try different positioning Capture candid moments Experiment Change your point of view Take a self portrait CHAPTER 6 Families Groups and Parties Prepare Yourself Learn about your subjects Know the desired result Choose a location Consider the light Anticipate surprises XVI 108 110 110 110 111 112 113 CONTENTS Direct and Position the Group 113 Explore posing techniques 114 Plan a casual shoot 117 Candids 120 Get Creative 123 Optimize Your Equipment for Group Settings 127 h CHAPTER 7 Kids 130 Direct the Kids 132 Different ages different stages 133 Get them involved 134 Keep It Real 137 Encourage real moments 137 Observe and capture real moments 138 Frame the Shot 140 Experiment with angles 140 Get down on their level 141 Get close 142 XVII CONTENTS CHAPTER 8 Babies Get Comfortable with the Baby Plan your timing Create the right environment Accommodate for the age Keep It Simple Prepare the background Prepare the baby Choose the right clothing Position the baby Play with
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