LEARN TO DESIGN COMPELLING PORTRAITS THAT CAPTURE THE ESSENCE OF THE FAMILY

For the subjects, family portraits provide cherished memories of how a family looked "back then" and a document of the family's growth as new generations are added. For the photographer, however, family portraits are a challenge that will draw on all of your skills. In this book, you will master the technical side of family portraiture-how to pose, light, and photograph family groups-as well as the creative elements that produce compelling group portraits.

FEATURES:

*Understanding the qualities that define a top-quality, professional family portrait

*Mastering the technical aspects of family portraits-from lens selection and focus to metering and white balance

*Posing techniques to make sure everyone in the group looks their best

*Designing group arrangements that produce an appealing composition

*Working with the children in the group for great poses and expressions

*Indoor and outdoor lighting techniques for groups of any size