The Sandy Puc' Guide to Children's Portrait Photography by Puc', Sandy -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

Getting the Entrepreneurial Spirit Don’t Be Afraid to Make Mistakes Spend Your Time Wisely Look for Ways to Evolve

2. A Complete “Kid Care” System

First Impressions Count

Clean and Organized A Place for Kids

The First Phone Call Consultations

New Clients Past Clients

When the Client Arrives Your Preparations for the Session

Morning Preparations Attitude is Everything Interacting with the Client

The Camera Room

3. Camera and Lighting Equipment

Camera

Shooting to a Computer (Or Not) Stay Up to Date Get Good Advice Look for Top Quality Camera Settings

Lens Selection

Normal Lenses Telephoto Lenses Specialty Lenses My Choice

Exposure Meter Tripod Lighting Equipment

Color Balance Main Light Fill Light Kicker or Accent Light Hair Light Background Light Other Sources

Lighting Accessories

Reflectors Scrims Stands Weight/Sand Bag Remote Slaves

4. Lighting and CameraTechniques

Lighting Techniques

Lighting Ratios Catchlights Low Key Images High Key Images Window Light

Camera Techniques

Camera Position Working from a Ladder Selective Focus Using Grain

5. Designing Portraits

Clothing and Accessories

Clothing Colors Clothing Style Glasses Shoes Hats Hair Bows

Toys, Props, and Backgrounds

6. Composition and Posing

Composition

Key Elements Leading Lines Horizontal vs. Vertical Compositions Using Angles Rule of Thirds Color Harmony Triangular Compositions Framing Your Subject Creative Cropping

Posing

Head Tilt Arms and Hands Legs and Feet

Expression

7. Portrait Styles

Real Life vs. Portraiture

Real Life Portraiture

Black & White vs. Color

Black & White Color

Environmental Portraits

Scheduling Consultation Preparing for the Shoot Selecting Props Lighting The Seasons

Studio Portraits

Traditional Limited Editions Shabby Chic

8. Working with Kids and Parents

Working with Parents

The Never Say “No” Rule During the Shoot

Working with Children

Babies and Toddlers Older Kids

Emergency Kit

9. Ages and Stages

Maternity Session Mother and Infant Session Infants (Up to Six Weeks)