Portrait Photography · From Snapshots to Great Shots by Valind, Erik -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

Title Page Copyright Page Dedication Acknowledgements Contents Introduction 1. Top 10 Tips to Better Portraits

How to Start Taking Better Portraits Right Out of the Box! Poring Over the Picture 1. Shoot in Aperture Priority Mode 2. Set Your Metering Mode 3. Choose Your Picture Style 4. Turn Off Your Pop-up Flash 5. Step Back and Zoom In 6. Focus on the Eyes 7. Offset Your Subject in the Frame 8. Shoot Down on Your Subject 9. Look Out for Clean Headspace 10. Turn Your Subject Into the Light Chapter 1 Assignments

2. Camera Settings and Lens Selection

Use the right settings, composition, and lenses for capturing your photos Poring Over the Picture Camera Settings Lens Selection Composition Cropping Chapter 2 Assignments

3. Posing, Rapport, and Problem Solving

How to successfully communicate, plan, and pose while working with your subject Poring Over the Picture People First; All Else Second Inspiration, Prep, and Props Giving Direction Getting Feedback Chapter 3 Assignments

4. Working with Natural Light

Identify the quality and direction of natural light to capture great shots Poring Over the Picture Understanding Light Overcoming Difficult Lighting Scenarios Chapter 4 Assignments

5. Working with Existing Indoor Light

Conquer the obstacles of using existing light to produce great shots Poring Over the Picture Color Temperature Combating Camera Shake Chapter 5 Assignments

6. On-Camera Flash

An on-camera flash can light an entire scene or just add that extra sparkle to your subject’s eye Poring Over the Picture Flash Power Pop-up Flash Speedlights On-Camera Flash Modifiers Chapter 6 Assignments

7. Adding Artificial Light and Lighting Modifiers

Deciding what type of lighting to use and when to use it Poring Over the Picture Light Direction, Placement, and Quality Light Modifiers Light Sources Lighting Scenarios Chapter 7 Assignments

8. Single-Person Portrait Scenarios

Bringing it all together Poring Over the Picture Studio Portraits Headshots You Can Bank On Environmental Portraits Chapter 8 Assignments

9. Group Portrait Scenarios

Establishing depth of field, perspective, and lighting Poring Over the Picture Camera Settings to Consider Shooting Couples Family Photos Large Groups and Sportraits Chapter 9 Assignments

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