The Portrait Photographer's Guide to Posing
by Bill Hurter
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Author: Bill HurterEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 2004-04-01
ISBN: 158428126X
Number of pages: 128
Publisher: Amherst Media, Inc.
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- ISBN13: 9781584281269
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Book Reviews of The Portrait Photographer's Guide to Posing
Book Review: Barely Discusses Posing!
Summary: 1 Stars
Comparing this book with Bill Hurter's The Best of Family Portrait Photography: Professional Techniques and Images, this book is a complete waste of money!
The majority of the book talks about portraits taken by other photographers and how good they are. The whole book leaves an aftertaste of being a published photographers plug! It's as if the author is writing the book to promote some photographers and their included works.
By the time I got to the chapter before last, the book finally begins to discuss how to pose subjects to conceal imperfections. However, I have noticed that the author does not address concealing imperfections through posing techniques, rather he explains how to hide imperfections through the manipulation of lighting and the use of shadows, there were extremely brief points on the subjects attire and color of attire to help disguise imperfections. The whole chapter was obviously written in an extreme rush, as if the author went on and on plugging his friends and then realized that he hasn't actually added any technical advice and decided to cram SOME QUICK tips in this chapter.
The final chapter obviously demonstrates that the author is just writing this book to market his friends and buddies, in addition to making a few bucks. The entire chapter is a gallery for other photographers and their works, NO TEXT AT ALL!!! COME ON!
I'm sorry but Mr. Hurter has disappointed me greatly with this book as it doesn't even come close to partially doing what the title claims! Give me your money instead and I'll give you a good punch to face and it will be the same thing!
If you are looking for a book to give you genuine advice on posing techniques I recommend Corrective Lighting, Posing and Retouching for Digital Portrait Photographers by Jeff Smith instead.
Summary of The Portrait Photographer's Guide to Posing
Providing a concise look at the foundations of posing, this guide illustrates the ways in which key posing strategies flatter the lines of the body, creating definition, dynamic lines, and a camera-friendly posture. Photographers learn how to analyze the facial features of their subjects to ensure the most flattering positioning, how to finesse fingers for delicate or strong hand positions, and how to adapt a pose for a man, woman, or child. Strategies for artfully posing couples, large groups, under- and overweight clients, the elderly, and everyone in between are detailed. With techniques and images from nearly 50 of the industry's most notable artists, this valuable sourcebook offers something for every film and digital photographer.Equipment Books
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