Saraya Cortaville. Portrait Photography. Art and Techniques. 2013

329 Pages·2014·26.12 MB·French

by  Saraya Cortaville

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Portrait Photography
Art and Techniques
SarayaCortaville
CROWOOD
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Copyright
First published in2013 by
The Crowood PressLtd
Ramsbury,Marlborough
Wiltshire SN82HR
www.crowood.com
This e-book first published in2013
© SarayaCortaville 2013
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British LibraryCataloguing-in-PublicationData
A catalog11e record for this book is available from the B1itisl1 Libra1y.
ISBN 978 1 84797 627 7
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Dedication
To my beautiful Rosie who inspired me to take images
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CONTENTS
Title Page
Copyright
Dedication
Introduction
1 Tue Photographer
2 Tue Camera
3 Tue Client
4 In the Studio
5 On Location
6 Composition
7 PostProduction
8 Tue Final Print
Glossary
Further Information and Suppliers
Index
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Jasmine.
Image taken in the studio. Leaf
Colourama, 1 Elinchrom BRXi 500,
Octa10 0cmsoftbox key light,
background light withhoneycomb,
Nikon D2Xs and 24-70mmlens.
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Introduction
ith the introduction and ongoing development of
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digital photography equipment, the medium of
photography has become far more accessible and tangible
to the wider public. For many amateurs and
semi-professionals cameras and technology that effectively
do the thinking have taken away the control of constructing
a well-composed, crafted and considered image, with the
artistic and creative process being overshadowed by
gimmicks, plug-ins and effects. However, photographers
wishing to progress beyond 'program' mode, where the
camera makes the choices when producing the image,
would be advised to learn the tried and tested rules and
tools employed by photographers from film and high-end
digital photography if they wish to develop and progress
their work and ultimately take control of their image
making.
With this in-depth guide to portrait photography the
photographer will be taken through the basic rules of
portraiture, with the emphasis on getting it right in-camera
and learning to use the camera as a tool for image making
rather than relying on presets and modes to create the final
photograph.
Every aspect of the art form will be discussed, from
cameras and lenses through to the final print, and all the
various stages in between. For the professional
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photographer there is informative advice on how to get the
best from your clients, including how to communicate
effectively and how to pose your subject sympathetically to
create successful and 1neaningful images. Overall the
intention is to Introduction give the reader a deeper
knowledge of portraiture, enabling a more considered and
informed mind when producing images.
In response to the quip at a dinner party from a
woman down-scaling the skill associated with
making photographs: 'But Jack, anyone can take a
photograph!' Yes you are correct, but only some
people can make a camera sing and dance.
- JackPicone
Each chapter has a main focus, giving accurate up-to-date
information for each area of portraiture, and structured so
the photographer can choose to read relevant subsections or
the chapter as a whole. Some of the information within the
book is relevant to other areas of photography as well as
po1trait photography, and over time the reader will be ready
to move towards the more advanced tips and techniques
within each chapter.
For those who wish to proceed onto more complex ideas or
equipment each chapter offers a Masterclass to help the
reader to experiment and push the boundaries of lighting
and creativity to find a personal style in their own
po1traiture. The Masterclass sections are intended to inspire
the reader to use the camera and the light more and more
creatively, pushing the boundaries and breaking the rules;
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these are the photographers that will make the camera 'sing
and dance ' rather than just take photographs.
You have within this volume all the information and advice
needed to produce stunning high-quality and meaningful
po1traits of your clients and to approach a portrait shoot
with confidence.
CHAPTERBYCHAPTER ...
The guide is set out in chronological order, as a
photographer would approach a shoot, from the initial
contact with the client right through to post production and
printing of the final piece.
1 The Photographer
It is often said that it is the photographer, not the camera,
that takes the image. The first chapter discusses the
necessary qualities and abilities needed to become a
successful portrait photographer, paying particular attention
to the need for professionalism and developing the vital
communication skills. The central task is how to create the
right impression and deliver to the subject's expectations so
that they become long-term clients.
The Masterclass in this chapter is designed to encourage
the photographer to develop a unique style and way of
working so that they may set their work apart from other
po1trait photographers.
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