The Creative Portrait

Author : Nick Fancher
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2021-11-30
Category : Photography
ISBN : 1681987392

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The Creative Portrait by Nick Fancher Pdf

Go beyond the photographic conventions, break the rules, and create compelling portraits. While the ability to create a conventional, traditional portrait is a must-have skill for any photographer of people, it can often yield a fairly predictable result: a straightforward likeness of the subject, created with a flattering lens in flattering light with a flattering composition. The subject may be pleased with the results, but it's not a very interesting photograph. And in the constant, endless stream of images we consume daily, the portrait is likely forgotten as quickly as it appeared. A truly creative portrait comes from the two-sided exchange between the subject and the photographer, with both parties working together to create an image that goes beyond the simple representation of the subject. The end result is not an image that simply breaks the rules--it's an engaging photograph that both captures the essence of the subject and compels the viewer to stop and take notice. In The Creative Portrait, photographer and author Nick Fancher walks you through a plethora of ideas and techniques for making such creative work. Known for imagery that is bold, colorful, expressive, and widely varied, Nick has built a career by going against the grain. The result has been a consistent output of innovative and striking photographs. In this book, Nick will help you go beyond the conventional approach and explore the endless possibilities that come with intentionally breaking the rules. He'll teach you all about: -The gear he uses, and his overall approach to shooting -Why it's so important to practice photographing paper, plastic, and plants -Multiple long exposure techniques for creating unique and expressive images -Blocking, directing, and concentrating light with cookies, flags, gobos, and snoots -Shooting through glass for numerous creative effects -How he employs smoke, mirrors, and projectors in his work -And much more Throughout the book, Nick includes behind-the-scenes photos and diagrams of his shoots, as well as Lightroom post-processing techniques so you can follow along. He also includes over a dozen creative prompts to actively push you to go beyond your own comfort zone in your photography in order to create compelling portraiture.

Author : Natalie Dybisz
Publisher : Ilex Press
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2012-04-30
Category : Photography
ISBN : 9781781570142

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Creative Portrait Photography by Natalie Dybisz Pdf

The very best portrait photography strives to give the viewer access into their subject?s inner self; to provide a window into their soul. With the advent of the digital age and the potential afforded by post-processing, a whole generation of photographic artists has access to greater creative possibilities than ever before. Spearheading this new breed of creative photographer is author Natalie Dybisz, better known in the photographic community as Miss Aniela. Devoted to exploring portraiture at its most creative portraits with context, story, and constructed elements Creative Portrait Photography takes the reader on a behind-the-scenes journey through the creation of Natalie Dybisz?s innovative digital portraits, from first concept to post-processing. Also featuring an extensive showcase chapter in which other photographer-artist?s work and working methods are laid bare, Creative Portrait Photography has everything you need to inspire you and transform your perspective on portrait photography.

Author : David Lavery
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 296 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2013-10-10
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9780857723079

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Joss Whedon, A Creative Portrait by David Lavery Pdf

Spring 2012 saw the return to creative and critical success of Joss Whedon, with the release of both his horror flick The Cabin in the Woods and the box-office sensation, Marvel's The Avengers. After establishing himself as a premier cult creator, the man who gave us great television with Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Angel, Firefly, Dollhouse and web series Dr Horrible's Sing-along Blog, as well as comic books including Fray and Astonishing X-Men, finally became the filmmaker he'd long dreamed of being. Drawing on a wide variety of sources and making use of psychologist Howard Gruber's insights into the nature of the creative process, Joss, A Creative Portrait offers the first intellectual biography of Whedon, tracking his career arc from activated fan boy to film studies major, third generation television writer, successful script doctor, innovative television auteur, beloved cult icon, sought-after collaborator, and major filmmaker with Marvel's The Avengers. Film and television scholar and Whedon expert David Lavery traces Whedon's multi-faceted magic from its source - the early influences of parents and teachers, comics, books, movies, collaborators - to its artistic incarnation.

Author : Hugo Huerta Marin
Publisher : National Geographic Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2021-10-05
Category : Photography
ISBN : 9783791387482

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Portrait of an Artist by Hugo Huerta Marin Pdf

This remarkable book brings you face-to-face with an incredible selection of pioneering women who have reshaped the creative industries. From legendary visual artists Yoko Ono and Tracey Emin, to groundbreaking musicians like Annie Lennox and Debbie Harry, to fashion giants such as Miuccia Prada and Diane von Fürstenberg, this collection of original interviews and Polaroid photographs of almost 30 trailblazing women spans creative industries, nationalities and generations to bring together a never-before- published collection of leading voices. Featuring an astounding range of names including FKA Twigs, Isabelle Huppert and Rei Kawakubo, this book creates both a portrait of each individual woman and – collectively – a powerful portrait of the impact of women on the creative industries. Each pioneering creative is interviewed and photographed by the Mexican artist Hugo Huerta Marin. The women speak openly with Huerta Marin about their challenges and joys; their vulnerabilities and their triumphs. Cate Blanchett reflects on the differences between acting on stage and in film; Marina AbramoviÐ discusses her most radical piece of performance art; Annie Lennox reminisces about London in the 1970s; Carrie Mae Weems discusses the relationship between race and photography —these and other conversations are further brought to life by Huerta Marin’s candid, intimate Polaroid images. These photographs, which allow readers to lock eyes with their subjects, reflect the natural tone of each conversation, allowing the reader rare insight into the lives of these renowned artists. Inspiring and revealing, this collection of interviews and photographs gives readers an unparalleled connection with some of the most fascinating women working in the arts today.

Author : Harold Davis
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 242 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2011-02-16
Category : Photography
ISBN : 9781118076187

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Creative Portraits by Harold Davis Pdf

Go beyond the basic rules of photography to capture stunning portraits Portrait photography is a vital topic for photographers of every level of experience, from amateur to professional. Written by renowned photographer Harold Davis, this inspirational book encourages you to define our own photographic style and capture stunning, creative, and unique portraits. You'll discover tips and techniques for "breaking the rules" of basic digital photography so that you can go beyond the fundamentals such as composition, lighting, and exposure in order to create memorable and incomparable portraits. Explores the most common subject of most photographers-people-and explains when, why, and how to forgo the fundamentals to capture memorable portraits Encourages you to define your own unique photographic style and offers information and inspiration to help you do so Delves into a variety of creative techniques that you can use when exploring ways to take lively and stunning portraits Illustrated with Harold Davis's striking portrait photography, Creative Portraits will both inform and inspire you.

Author : Chris Orwig
Publisher : Rocky Nook, Inc.
Page : 591 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2019-09-06
Category : Photography
ISBN : 9781681983486

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Authentic Portraits by Chris Orwig Pdf

The most successful portraits take us well beyond the surface of how someone looks and show us the inner essence of who someone is. They reveal character, soul, and depth. They uncover hidden hopes and profound truths, revealing that authentic and deeply human light that shines within. And while technical expertise is undoubtedly important, it’s not the light, camera, or pose that creates a great portrait. It’s you, and it’s the connection you create with the subject that makes all the difference. In Authentic Portraits, photographer Chris Orwig teaches you that the secret to creating meaningful portraits is simple: curiosity, empathy, kindness, and soul…plus a bit of technique. While Chris spends significant time on the fundamentals of “getting the shot”—working with natural light, nailing focus, dialing in the correct exposure, effectively posing and directing the subject, intentionally composing the frame—he also passionately discusses the need for personal development, creative collaboration, and connection with the subject. Because who you are directly and deeply affects what you create, and it is only through cultivating your own inner light that you will be able to bring it out in your subjects. Filled with instruction, insight, and inspiration, Authentic Portraits is an honest and personal book about creating better frames. It’s also about becoming your best self. Take the journey, and you’ll learn to find your vision and voice, bring intention to your photography and your life, embrace mystery, and understand the importance of gratitude and empathy. Along the way, you will teach the camera to see in a way that replicates how you feel, and you’ll find you have all you need to create work of lasting significance.

Author : Joey L.
Publisher : Amphoto Books
Page : 178 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2012-12-04
Category : Photography
ISBN : 9780817400149

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Photographing Shadow and Light by Joey L. Pdf

Aspiring photographers are always looking for that edge, that fresh point of view to add drama to their images. Photographer Joey L. found his vision early, drawing critical acclaim as a brilliant commercial photographer with a distinctive technical expertise for lighting. In Photographing Shadow and Light, Joey lifts the curtain on his dramatic, creatively fearless approach to portraiture, sharing his personal philosophy and a behind-the-scenes look at 15 striking photo sessions—from personal projects shot in Africa, India, and Brooklyn to commercial shoots for 50 Cent, the Jonas Brothers, and Project Runway All Stars. Joey provides readers with a step-by-step description of how he visualized each shoot, formed meaningful connections with his subjects, and “built” his signature dramatic lighting effects—one light at a time. Featuring more than 85 stunning portraits, detailed lighting diagrams, and a foreword from industry icon David Hobby (aka Strobist), Photographing Shadow and Light shares the creative process behind one of today’s most exciting photography talents, providing serious amateurs and professionals a fresh perspective on creating compelling, professional quality portraits. “Joey Lawrence is . . . the future of photography. Get used to it.” —David Hobby (Strobist) Get inside the images of commercial and fine art portrait photographer Joey L. with this behind-the-lens guide to his fearless approach, creative vision, and signature lighting techniques. Also available as an ebook

Author : Peter Zeemeijer
Publisher : Morgan & Morgan, Incorporated
Page : 70 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 1978
Category : Portrait photography
ISBN : 0852426399

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Creative Portrait Photography by Peter Zeemeijer Pdf

Author : Kahran Bethencourt,Regis Bethencourt
Publisher : St. Martin's Press
Page : 286 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2020-10-20
Category : Photography
ISBN : 9781250204578

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GLORY by Kahran Bethencourt,Regis Bethencourt Pdf

THE INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER. From Kahran and Regis Bethencourt, the dynamite husband and wife duo behind CreativeSoul Photography, comes GLORY, a photography book that shatters the conventional standards of beauty for Black children. Featuring a foreword by Amanda Seales With stunning images of natural hair and gorgeous, inventive visual storytelling, GLORY puts Black beauty front and center with more than 100 breathtaking photographs and a collection of powerful essays about the children. At its heart, it is a recognition and celebration of the versatility and innate beauty of black hair, and black beauty. The glorious coffee-table book pays homage to the story of our royal past, celebrates the glory of the here and now, and even dares to forecast the future. It brings to life past, present, and future visions of black culture and showcases the power and beauty of recognizing and celebrating oneself. Beauty as an expression of who you are is power. When we define our own standards of beauty, we take back that power. GLORY encourages children around the world to feel that power and harness it.

Author : Kara Marie
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2021-11-25
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1006220062

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Boudoir by Kara Marie Pdf

Boudoir by Kara Marie is a gorgeous and detailed posing guide for boudoir portrait photographers. While a practical how-to guide, it is also a gorgeous art book that your clients can browse in your studio.If you purchase the Boudoir Book, you get the digital posing cards for free, just email The Portrait Masters Customer Support. support at the portrait masters dot com

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Amherst Media
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2015-08-17
Category : Photography
ISBN : 9781608959426

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Portraiture Unleashed by Anonim Pdf

We are fortunate to live in a magical time in the constantly evolving field of photography. Absolutely anything is possible with a quality camera and photo-editing software. While new digital technologies make the creative process unlimited, it also means that we as photographers must continually push to be the very best at what we do. Cameras are affordable to the masses, and our key to real success in the portrait photography industry lies in our creativity and style rather than our equipment and gear. In this book, author Travis Gadsby presents a sublime collection of 60 creativity-inspiring images from a range of talented photographers whose styles and photographic techniques vary markedly. The book is divided into five sections, each of which is centered around a particular creativity-enhancing topic: (1) Quick and Easy: Ideas That Can Be Added on the Fly, (2) Location-Inspired Ideas, (3) Wardrobe-Inspired Ideas, (4) Prop-Inspired Ideas, and (5) Creative Lighting Treatments. Within each section, you’ll find a sumptuous variety of looks (ever considered photographing your subjects underwater, creating sparks with steel wool, recording the movement of a dancer whose body is dusted with flour, or creating steampunk portraits?). You’ll also discover how the portrait concept came to light and will get insight into the strategies the photographer used to pose, light, and style the portrait to perfection. In modern portraiture, it’s sometimes creative postproduction work that makes the image sing. Gadsby shines a light on some terrific image-editing work discussing the tools and techniques used to create the final portrait. With the wide range of creative portraits and specialized applications depicted in this book, you’ll find lots of great ideas to expand your photographic repertoire, reinvent your style, and stay at the top of your game.

Author : Ana Santos
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 146 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2023-10-31
Category : Art
ISBN : 9780760382424

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Creative Portraits in Watercolor by Ana Santos Pdf

With Creative Portraits in Watercolor, you’ll learn creative techniques for capturing a unique and stunning likeness using watercolor and other art mediums.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Amherst Media
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2016-06-07
Category : Photography
ISBN : 9781608959747

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The Art of the Portrait by Anonim Pdf

Rosanne Olson is a master at capturing exquisite portraits that speak to viewers intimately. She is highly skilled at connecting with her clients, devising a portrait concept that suits the personality of the person in front of the lens, and optimally using posing, composition, and lighting and exposure techniques to achieve an evocative, polished, and memorable portrait. In this book, Olson shares her interpersonal and technical working habits. She presents portraits of a wide range of subjects — from kids to teens/seniors, to adult couples and groups — and even pets. For each portrait presented, she discusses the decisions she made from the moment the subject stepped in front of the camera to the end of the session. You’ll get great insight into Olson’s well-oiled approach for photographing private portraits and commercial work. With the targeted skills outlined in this book, readers will approach each session with a new level of inspiration and competence.

Author : Ross Underwood
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 193 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2021-06-24
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9798510644647

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Dramatise Your Portraits by Ross Underwood Pdf

People photography has fascinated camera users of all levels of skill since the birth of the medium. If you pick up a camera, eventually you are likely to want to photograph people. How do you do this and produce great portraits, which the individual will like and they will still be talking to you afterwards? Ross Underwood has a special interest in people sharing their alter egos, 'Portraiture but not as we know it'. It is great to photograph Emma, but even better to capture Emma's other selves as Mia Wallace, or Mrs Sweeney Todd or a Hollywood star from the golden age of the movies? Cosplay, actors, reenactors, or just dressing up for fun, are all meat to the author's photographic art. If you wish to 'Dramatise your Portraits', or try portraiture of any kind, there is a detailed 'How To' section to get you started. It assumes no prior knowledge and Ross Underwood gives you details about equipment, lighting and posing, but also how to get the absolute best out of the session for you and your subject. He then goes one stage further and shows how to recreate the Hollywood Glamour of the past, or delve into the murky world of Film Noir. Learn about crafting light to create the mood, and how to process your images beyond the the normal, to something more evocative. The book avoids jargon but there is a detailed Glossary to explain the terms used. It contains 130 original photographs featuring 80 individuals and 4 dogs! These are not images that the author has been unable to sell but fully worked up portraits for which the sitters have given permission. There are thirteen lighting diagrams to clarify the type and position of lights used, plus twelve other illustrations. There will be something for every portrait photographer in these pages.

Author : Debbie Millman
Publisher : Print
Page : 114 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2013-11-08
Category : Design
ISBN : 9781440334610

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Self Portrait as Your Traitor by Debbie Millman Pdf

Debbie Millman's illustrated essays and visual poems are part philosophy, part art, part deeply personal memoir exposing the universal triumphs and tribulations of being human. Her hand-lettered typography - sometimes tender, sometimes gritty, always breathtaking in its visceral candor - makes Self Portrait as Your Traitor a moving masterpiece of a singular art form that speaks to our deepest longings for beauty, honesty, and the ineffable magic of what it means to live.