You don’t have to buy expensive equipment to start taking better pictures – let me show you how.
Portrait and Candid Photography Photo Workshop: Develop Your Digital Photography Talent (Photo Workshop)
LEARN TO CAPTURE PERSONALITIES WITH YOUR LENS
Taking great “people pictures” isn’t a matter of luck. The secret is in observing your subjects and connecting with them, and then using your camera to its best advantage. Here’s how to work with lighting, location, angle, composition, physical characteristics, environment, and a host of other variables, including the unique challenges of photographing babies, group activities, and action. Apply these techniques and watch your subjects come to life; then test your newfound skills by completing the assignments at the end of each chapter and collecting feedback on your work at pwsbooks.com.
Book Description
* Erin Manning, DIY Network host of The Whole Picture, tells aspiring photographers how to take outstanding photos of people in this full-color book filled with great images
* Helps readers gain the skills and confidence to successfully use the digital camera as a tool to create and capture life’s moments
* Every chapter ends with an assignment that readers are encouraged to complete and then upload their best image to Photoworkshop.com to share with others and receive critiques
* Introduces the technology and the basics for developing an artistic eye, arming readers with real-life techniques that will help them connect with and photograph people.
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Erin , this is …
Erin , this is great , but would you tell us where to get the reflector , ofcourse depends on where the light hits and which direction coming from but any tips ?
thank you sooo much
That is really a …
That is really a great suggestion. I was walking by a car that had that reflection and it crossed my mind as “Ha, I wonder if that will work” and watching this video, I am now determined to get one. Thanks.
Great video! Well …
Great video! Well appreciated!
not very familiar …
not very familiar with reflectors – how do you prop them up while you take photos? do u need someone to assist on that? and with that being said, how would you prop the car reflector? it’s a great idea, and if i can find a way to prop it, i’m all over it!
I think there’s a …
I think there’s a compliment in there somewhere… :p
good idea!
good idea!
If you dont have a …
If you dont have a car reflector, just use a trash can lid. Just make sure you put it back so the neighbors dont see your trash.
@erin
did you …
@erin
did you mention your age in the video? Just wondering where the “good for your age” comes from…
lololol, erin is …
lololol, erin is great
heh – sure. Try it …
heh – sure. Try it and see, if you don’t like the reflection of Barney Rubble on your subject’s face, you can just delete
my car reflector …
my car reflector has the flinstones cartoon on it, will it work?
WOW thanks for the …
WOW thanks for the tip.. I never thought about using a car reflector.. I’m a beginner in digital photography and will be getting your book after viewing your videos!! Keep up the GREAT WORK!!
Well, thank you. …
Well, thank you. I’ll be 29 again in January ;->
What a great video …
What a great video for the absolute beginer By the way you look good for your adge