Master Guide for Photographing High School Seniors
Product Type: Book
Product Price: $34.95
Manufacturer: Amherst Media, Inc.
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Description
In this instructive resource, seasoned photographers illustrate how to become an elite senior-portrait photographer. Whether the student wants a simple headshot for the yearbook, classic studio portraits, or fashion-oriented images shot on location, this resource outlines every phase of the process—from selecting the right equipment, poses, and light to generating great expressions and using the computer to retouch the face. An emphasis to stay ahead of the competition in terms of style, technology, customer service, and advertising offers photographers no-nonsense ideas for shooting better images and providing more variety within the often very limited time constraints of a senior-portrait session. Packed with before-and-after images, sequential illustrations that show posing variations, sample marketing materials, and much more, this is a must have book for those entering the market—or those seeking to chisel out a bigger share.
Reviews
Rating: 5 / 5
Date: 2010-04-17
Summary: "An amazing book. Great help"
I absolutely love this book. It has helped out so much. My teachers enjoyed reading some of it as well!. Thanks for such a great book.
Rating: 5 / 5
Date: 2010-03-29
Summary: "Not what I was looking for"
Not what I was looking for. I do not need studio setting -- I need outdoor setting of senior photography and help with posing. This was hardly touched on.
Shipping was excellent and the book was in excellent condition. That is why I give it 5 stars.
Rating: 5 / 5
Date: 2010-01-02
Summary: "Fantastic"
Originally I bought this book to learn how to work well with teenagers not to specifically do just senior portraits, however I found the read to be very interesting and found lots of new ways to interact with teenagers when doing sessions with them. It had beautiful example images and plenty of well thought out plans. I would never of even thought of making a photo park of my own. This book has really helped me understand teens as well as lighting better.
Rating: 5 / 5
Date: 2009-10-22
Summary: "Great for amateurs as well as professionals..."
I have read this book cover to cover, and let me tell you, the Wackers give a wealth of knowledge and years of experience in this book. If you are new to photography, a professional photographer or somewhere in between, you will find very useful tips throughout this book. It is also filled with lots of beautiful photos of seniors that they have taken...great ideas to go off of! They even include a how-to portion for touch-ups and fixes with photoshop that make all of the difference in your portraits. They teach you about marketing, tips, techniques, you name it, it's in there!!! A must have book!!!
Rating: 5 / 5
Date: 2009-08-19
Summary: "A top recommendation"
Learn how to take professional-quality photos of seniors using the latest sets and image concepts reflecting the latest styles. High school seniors change radically in styles and appearance depending on the year's trends: this book offers tips on creating a marketing campaign that will appeal to seniors and offers techniques for personalizing images to suit individuals. A top recommendation.