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If you've ever tried to photograph a child, even your own, there will always be one time that you wish you could have some help. This book gives insight into the world of photographing children. From infants to teens this book shares practical stories and the artist's theories on making children look their best and making the best out of complex situations. While you may not exclusively photograph children, this book will prepare you to get the most out of these "strange encounters of the juvenile kind".
Packed with practical techniques that both inform and inspire, this professional guidebook to photographing children of all agesfrom infants to teenagerspresents new strategies to maximize client cooperation and ensure smooth sessions. The entire child-based photographic process is addressed, including proper equipment selection, physical and behavioral controls for young subjects, working with black-and-white exposures, and using light to capture fast-moving subjects. Updated to include new software techniquessuch as PhotoShop CS4newly released hardware, and innovations in marketing and social networking, this collection of essential guidance and stunning images helps any photographer capture extraordinary, memorable portraits of children.
I purchased this book hoping to find some new tips on expanding my children photography beyond the classic portrait styles. I was pleasantly surprised by the author's deep knowledge of the subject and family photography business itself. The last chapters are full of great tips on how to improve your business.
This comprehensive guide to children's portraiture gives its readers a glimpse into the creative mind and techniques of this master photographer. Kevin and his wife Kaye began their lifelong passion and trade over three decades ago. Today, Kevin and Kaye own and operate a first class portrait studio in Tampa, Florida.
Do yourself a favor and make this book a part of your collection. Kevin's images jump off the page with humanity and natural childhood beauty that most photographers only desire to capture. And, behind every great man, there is an even better woman! Kaye's ability to "wrangle" children at a portrait session is legendary! To witness Kevin and Kaye in action is truly a testament to all of us who aspire to achieve photographic excellence.
If you ever want to better yourself as a professional childrens photographer or to start a career as one, you must have Kevins book. His photojournalistic approach techniques are helpful to both parents who photograph their children and to professionals who can take all this info and use it in their business. Do yourself a favor and get this book to take great portraits.
