Doug Box’s
Guide to Posingfor PortraitPhotographers
LEARN THE SECRETS OF POSING
FROM A MASTER PHOTOGRAPHER
In this book, acclaimed wedding and portrait photographerDoug Box provides a posing primer, then moves on to simple
lessons that present an image or series of images, along with theprecise strategy he used to create each look.
Included are examples for creating dynamic, leading lines tokeep the viewer engaged in the portrait, strategies for linking theshapes created in a group portrait to create a cohesive feel, andthe use of natural elements to help build the desired posing con-cept in location shoots. Methods for posing each part of thebody and minimizing “problem areas” are covered in detail.
The visually intensive approach used in this book makes it aperfect reference that allows readers to quickly re-create a por-trait look that suits their client or subject grouping, regardless oftheir proficiency in technical posing.
FEATURES
• How posing and composition are interconnected—and how to combine them to best effect in yourportraits
• Advice for posing women, men, brides and grooms,kids, teens, and families
• Techniques for designing effective group portraits• Choosing the best focal length and camera height
for each pose• Using activity-based posing to create more dynamic
images• Corrective posing techniques for addressing con-
cerns your subject may have about their appearance
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Doug Box is a professional photographer, studioowner, and acclaimed photography intructor. Heis the author of numerous popular books, includ-ing Professional Secrets of Wedding Photography andProfessional Secrets of Natural Light PortraitPhotography , both available from Amherst Media.
BOOK SPECS
$34.95 list, 8 1/2"x11", 128p, 250 full-color photo-graphs, ISBN-13: 978-1-58428-248-8, Order no.1878.
New Book forImmediate Release!
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