Creative Techniques for Photographing Children

by Orenstein, Vik

• ISBN13: 9781582970288
• ISBN10: 1582970289
• Edition: Revised
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2001-04-01
• Publisher: Writers Digest Books

Summary

Children bubble over with beauty, grace and wonder--so it's no surprise that photographing children is a favorite pursuit for amateur and professional photographers alike. Regardless of experience and skill, anyone can capture the magic of childhood on film with Vik Orenstein's technical and creative advice. Readers will learn how to:* portray each child as full of innocence or action, curiosity or thoughtfulness* create great compositions and master perspective* manipulate light to evoke mood and avoid common lighting pitfalls* successfully work with interesting visuals, from flowers to freckles* master everything from lenses and film to processing and printingOrenstein also provides nine professional portraiture projects that range from simple to challenging. Each one comes with the detailed advice and step-by-step instructions needed to photograph children like a pro. There is additional guidance on running a successful photography business and the latest word on the digital revolution.

Table of Contents

Picture a Child as a Work of Art	4	(10)
How to see and photograph the uniqueness of every child
Finding Your Personal Style	10	(4)
How your own experiences, philosophy and attitudes affect how you see and photograph children
Making Your Photographs Creative	14	(4)
Combine basic techniques and materials with your unique way of seeing to create beautiful. one-of-a-kind portraits
Creating Great Compositions	18	(18)
How to use framing, field, perspective and color to compose child portraits
All About Portrait Lighting	36	(16)
How to understand, use and manipulate lighting indoors and out
Working with Locations and Backdrops	52	(8)
How to choose backgrounds that flatter your subjects on location, in the home and in the studio
Styling Your Portraits	60	(16)
How to use props and clothing to enhance your portraits
Being Smart About Equipment	76	(8)
Everything you should know: where to buy or rent, must-haves, and pros and cons
The Magic of Film	84	(6)
Which film to use for perfect portraiture in any lighting situation
Processing and Printing	90	(8)
How to get the most from your film using techniques such as pushing, dodging and clip tests
The Digital Revolution	98	(6)
Find out where film's headed, the implications of going digital and how to choose the right digital system
Nine Professional Portraiture Projects	104	(6)
Experiment with these professional portrait projects to learn new styling, lighting, printing and processing techniques
Working with Kids	110	(18)
Tricks, tips and sage wisdom for making photo sessions fun and successful
Capturing the Best Shots	128	(14)
Learn how to shoot single and multiple subjects and capture peak action and expressions
Working with Parents	142	(4)
How to tactfully communicate the parent's role during a portrait session
How To Run a Successful Photography Business	146
The lowdown on setting priorities, making a business plan and dealing with customers