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robsohn
21-07-2008, 08:45
I am thinking about buying this book Posing for Portrait Photography: A Head to Toe Guide (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Posing-Portrait-Photography-Head-Guide/dp/1584281340/ref=pd_sim_b?ie=UTF8&qid=1216629769&sr=1-10). Anyone of you have it ? What do you think about and would you recommend it ? Or you have better books/articles
mattchewone
21-07-2008, 08:54
That looks like something i want. I would to also like to know if anyone has it or thinks about.
djs
21-07-2008, 09:16
I don't have this book, but I have a different book which is also published by Amherst Media and I'm quite happy with it. It's the childrens portrait photography that I have. ( I suppose that doesn't actually help does it, lol )

However, just looking at the reviews of the book you're looking at on Amazon and 2 people weren't that impressed with it. hmmm
mattchewone
21-07-2008, 09:19
Just read the reviews doesnt look too pleasing any other suggestions?
CMcB
21-07-2008, 09:20
I have it, its not great. Quite traditional.
garypm
21-07-2008, 09:33
I have this book not the best,also the photos are very cheesy, cheerleaders and loads of very white teeth.
robsohn
21-07-2008, 10:05
that's much batter, thanks to you I will not waste money :)

Can anyone suggest something on this topic ?
IrishBill
21-07-2008, 10:52
I have "Professional Portrait Lighting" by Amherst Media. More for lighting your models but some nice posing tips also.
mattchewone
21-07-2008, 11:36
I have "Professional Portrait Lighting" by Amherst Media. More for lighting your models but some nice posing tips also.

Nice where did you pick this up from i wouldnt mind some help on lighting.
IrishBill
21-07-2008, 14:37
Oh dear, you've got me there because I can't remember! Some mail order service thingy. Anyhoo, the full title is "Professional Portrait Lighting - Techniques and Images from Master Photographers" by Michelle Perkins. ISBN No.1-58428-190-1. Hope this helps.
mobilevirgin
21-07-2008, 14:41
Try this - http://www.lumitouch.com/benstudiotutorial/rules.html
mattchewone
21-07-2008, 18:21
Oh dear, you've got me there because I can't remember! Some mail order service thingy. Anyhoo, the full title is "Professional Portrait Lighting - Techniques and Images from Master Photographers" by Michelle Perkins. ISBN No.1-58428-190-1. Hope this helps.

Is this the one - www.amazon.co.uk/Professional-Portrait-Posing-Techniques-Photographers/dp/1584282118
IrishBill
21-07-2008, 21:28
Nah, I got this one - http://www.amazon.co.uk/Professional-Portrait-Lighting-Techniques-Photographers/dp/1584281901/ref=pd_sbs_b_njs_3
However, the one you found is probably more useful.
mattchewone
21-07-2008, 22:11
Damn now im not sure which to get lol. What is included in the version you got? Lighting positions? Poses for groups? Singles?

Are there diagrams and such?