LEARN TO DESIGN COMPELLING PORTRAITS THAT CAPTURE THE ESSENCE OF THE FAMILY

For the subjects, family portraits provide cherished memories of how a family looked "back then" and a document of the family's growth as new generations are added. For the photographer, however, family portraits are a challenge that will draw on all of your skills. In this book, you will master the technical side of family portraiture—how to pose, light, and photograph family groups—as well as the creative elements that produce compelling group portraits.

FEATURES:

*Understanding the qualities that define a top-quality, professional family portrait
*Mastering the technical aspects of family portraits—from lens selection and focus to metering and white balance
*Posing techniques to make sure everyone in the group looks their best
*Designing group arrangements that produce an appealing composition
*Working with the children in the group for great poses and expressions
*Indoor and outdoor lighting techniques for groups of any size