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Index
Cover
Title Page
Copyright
Dedication
Acknowledgments
Contents
Preface
Introduction
Assignment: Your First Assignment: Collect Photo Ideas
Chapter 1: Light
Three Ways to See Light As Your Camera Does
Natural Light
The Direction of Light
The Softness of Diffused Light
The Color of Light
Using Natural Light Indoors: Window Light
Uneven Lighting
The War on Clutter
Assignment: Make the Most of Natural Light
Using Your Flash
Benefits of Studio Lighting
How to Make a Portrait Radiate and Glow
Assignment: Studio Lighting
Chapter 2: Composition
Getting Closer
Assignment: Get Close, and Then Get Even Closer
Rule of Thirds
Backgrounds
Point of View
Vertical Orientation
Line, Shape, Pattern
Perspective and Lens Choice
Assignment: Get high, Get Low
Chapter 3: Digital Exposure
They Move So Quickly!: Capturing the Action
Saving JPEGs vs. Camera Raw
The Problem of Unwanted Blur
Panning for Intentional Blur
Aperture
ISO
Overall Brightness
The Histogram
Assignment: Panning for Gold: Intentional Motion Blur
Chapter 4: Equipment
Compact Cameras
SLR Cameras
Additional Equipment
Props
Assignment: The Next Eleven Days
Chapter 5: Cooperation: Being the Boss
Cooperation for Portraiture: The Challenge
Get a “Kid Wrangler”
Engage with Your Subject
Keep the Energy Level High
How to Clown Around
Have Fun Playing with Your Kids
Assignment: Play Date
Pretending Is Honest Playfulness
Toys and Props
Pets
Shoot Fast, Shoot a Lot!
Assignment: Quick Kid Portraits
Expressions Other Than the Smile
Chapter 6: Eye Contact: Getting and Keeping Attention
Getting Kids’ Attention
Keeping Kids’ Attention
Assignment: Look at the Birdie
You Don’t Always Need Eye Contact
Chapter 7: A Quick Guide to Posing
Posing Basics
Posing Babies
Babies with a Parent
Toddlers and Preteens
Older Kids
Assignment: Take Turns in front of the Camera
The Group Portrait
Natural Expressions = Great Portraits
Resources
Index
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