Set the Scene - Use Props to Create Memorable Portrait Photography

Zusatztext Dorr displays a creative array of props that turn simple portraits into memorable moments ~ Marie Altenburg! PSA Journal Dorr explores a score of options for selecting props and pays special attention to matching objects to the needs of different individuals ~ Jim Cornfield! Rangefinder Magazine Informationen zum Autor Tracy Dorr is the author of two books - Advanced Wedding Photojournalism: Professional Techniques for Digital Photographers and Engagement Portraiture: Master Techniques for Digital Photographers (both from Amherst Media). She holds a BA in English/Photography from the State University of New York at Buffalo and has been shooting professionally since 2003. She won three Awards of Excellence from Wedding and Portrait Photographers International (WPPI) and was a Master Class teacher at the WPPI convention in Las Vegas. Her work has been published in numerous local wedding publications. Tracy has also been a contributor to four books in the 500 Poses series by Michelle Perkins, on the subjects of brides, men, couples and groups (Amherst Media). She lives in Williamsville, NY with her husband Bill and their daughter. TracyDorrPhotography.com Klappentext No one likes to admit it, but photographers often reach a plateau where they feel like they've reached their creative limit. Adding the right prop to a portrait setup can elevate every aspect of the image?easing the posing process, inspiring more interesting lighting, and engaging viewers in a more personalized story about the subject. In this book, Tracy Dorr shows you how to make the most of props, making savvy choices for individual and group portraits created in the studio or on location. Packed with inspirational techniques and images from ten contributing photographers (among them, Andrea Crabb, Ashley Warren, Aileen Treadwell, and Mimika Cooney), this book will inspire you to create more evocative images of any subject?from infants to engaged couples?and enhance your brand through the effective use of props. Zusammenfassung No one likes to admit it! but photographers often reach a plateau where they feel like they've reached their creative limit. Adding the right prop to a portrait setup can elevate every aspect of the image?easing the posing process! inspiring more interesting lighting! and engaging viewers in a more personalized story about the subject. In this book! Tracy Dorr shows you how to make the most of props! making savvy choices for individual and group portraits created in the studio or on location. Packed with inspirational techniques and images from ten contributing photographers (among them! Andrea Crabb! Ashley Warren! Aileen Treadwell! and Mimika Cooney)! this book will inspire you to create more evocative images of any subject?from infants to engaged couples?and enhance your brand through the effective use of props. Inhaltsverzeichnis About the Author Introduction 1. The Role of Props1. Benefits for the Photographer 2. Benefits for the Customer2. Getting Started:Determining mood Wardrobe Selection: Children Wardrobe Selection: Adults Choosing a Location3. Choosing a PropSelections that Enhance Mood Choose Props to Provide Variety Headbands and Hats Boxes and Buckets Beds and Cribs Workingw ith Food What Am I Doing Wrong? Frustration w ith Prop Selection4. Setting the SceneNarrating a story5. New bornsThe Importance of Personalization Variety, Variety, Variety New born Safety6. BabiesThe First Year First Birthday Cake6. KidsImagination and Make Believe Toys Furniture for Kids Family Portraits7. Senior PortraitsStrong Personal Style Defining Individual Talents and Interests8. AdultsPortraits Furniture for Adults Maternity Portraits Weddings9. Selecting Unique Props 1. Vintage Prop Style 2. Modern Prop Style 3. Simple vs. Complex Prop Setups 4. Working w ith Animals10. ApplicationStyle-specific w ays to market your w orkConclusionBio...

Product details

• Authors: Tracy Dorr
• Publisher: Amherst Media
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 22.05.2014
• EAN: 9781608956975
• ISBN: 978-1-60895-697-5
• No. of pages: 128
• Subjects: Guides > Hobby, home > Photography, filmmaking, video filmmaking; Humanities, art, music > Art > Photography, film, video, TV