Portrait Mastery in Black & White: Learn the Signature Style of a Legendary Photographer

254 Pages·2016·7.82 MB·English

by  Tim Kelly

About the Author
Tim Kelly is a portrait artist and a true master of photography, as well as a Craftsman
Photographer and Fellow of the American Society of Photographers. Inducted for life into
the Cameracraftsman of America and the International Society of Portrait Artists, Tim has
been one of Eastman Kodak’s leading mentors to the profession for twenty five years and
holds an Imaging Excellence Degree, PPA National Award, SEPPA and Epcot Awards, an
unrivaled three-time Gallery Elite, over two dozen Kodak Gallery Awards, a Photokina
Award, and many hundreds more honors.
Copyright © 2015 by Tim Kelly.
All rights reserved.
All photographs by the author unless otherwise noted.
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ISBN-13: 978-1-60895-846-7
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Contents
1. Man and His Guitar
Lighting
Composition
Old School
2. Young Woman with Daisies
Elegance
Lighting
Backgrounds
Shooting
3. Bride with Lace
A Brighter, Overexposed Feel
Glamour Light
Shooting
4. Seated Bridal Portrait
Customize the Lighting
Lighting Reversal
5. The Thirteenth Frame
Lighting and Shooting
A Real Moment
6. Short Lighting
A Classic Look
Lighting
The Gospel According to Tim
7. Publicity Photograph
Lighting and Posing
8. Dad and His Daughter
Beyond the Expected
A Genuine Moment
Lighting the Background
A Special Reward
9. The Blue Gown
A Little More Drama
Lighting
Camera and Settings
A Tiny Bit of Randomness
10. Plain and Fancy
Stronger Together
Shooting Film and Digital
11. The Portraitist
Camera
Lighting and Prop
Design
12. Ballerina on Pointe
Lighting
Watch the Floor
The Purest Version of the Subject
Camera and Settings
13. Grandpa and Granddaughter
Heirloom Portraits
A Legacy
Lighting
14. The Baseball Player
After the Color Portraits
Shooting and Lighting
Converting to Black & White
15. Boy Scout
On a Box
Polaroid
16. Solace
An Opposite Take
Lighting
Award-Winners
17. The Corner Set
Dual Purposes
Corner Sets
Lighting and Shooting
Corner Setup
18. Senior Portrait Outtake
Outtakes
Watch from All Angles
Lighting and Shooting
19. Outdoor Family Portrait
Maximum Sales Potential
Lighting
20. The Look of Window Light
An Iconic Look
Lighting
Shooting
21. Let It Go!
Capture the Fun
Lighting
Shooting
22. The Immigrant
A Discerning Client
Branding
Pose and Expression
Lighting and Shooting
The Image Title
23. The Band
Mature—But Still Cool
Posing and Setup
Lighting and Shooting
24. And Baby Makes Three
Light on Dark
Lighting and Posing
25. Speak No Evil
High Fidelity
Lighting and Shooting
26. Publicity Photo: Radio Personality
Lighting and Shooting
The Background Light
27. A Retro Portrait
Classic Hollywood
Lighting and Shooting
28. The Heirloom Factor
Shoot a Little Extra
An Individual Study
Lighting and Shooting
29. Bride with Calla Lilies
Props and Background
Pose and Lighting
Shooting and Acclaim
30. A Model Little Boy on a Chair
Posing
Props
Lighting
Get Their Attention
Backdrop
31. Three Generations
A More Casual Look
Lighting
Shooting
32. The Conductor
All About the Face
Lighting and Shooting