Keywords: lighting, photography,film, camera, digital, editorial, publishers
POSING AND LIGHTING TECHNIQUES, for Studio Portrait Photography, by J.J. Allen. An easy-to-understand how-to guide. Several relevant examples illustrate each point, along with accompanying photographs. Discussion of each point begins with basic information, such as selecting the right film, camera, and lighting equipment, then becomes more in-depth, with a chapter dealing with, for example, what to do with that lighting equipment. ($29.95; 128 pages; over 100 b&w and color photographs; ISBN: 1-58428-031-X) Contact: Amherst Media, PO Box 586, Buffalo NY 14226. Web: www.photosourcefolio.com/bookstore.htm#158428031X.
LOCATION PORTRAITS, by Cathy Joseph. View work from many different genres of location portraiture with contributions from Ronnie Bennett, Pete Turner, Richard Bailey and other notables. The book provides inspiration and insight through clear explanations of the techniques behind each picture, and personal secrets of the photographers. Location Portraits is also full of practical advice on how to prepare for and plan location work; how to approach corporate, leisure, family and editorial assignments: and discusses how to create an effective portfolio and sell your work. ($35.00; ISBN: 2-88046-514-1) Contact: Rockport Publishers, 33 Commercial St, Gloucester MA 01930. Phone: 1 978 282-9590. http://www.photosourcefolio.com/bookstoreone.htm#2880465141.
PRICING PHOTOGRAPHY, Third Edition. Today’s tough photography market demands top-notch pricing skills. Michal Heron and David MacTavish urge photographers and photo buyers to reassess their pricing methods. Book includes 48 pricing charts that reflect current usage and pricing patterns. ($24.95; ISBN: 1-58115-207-8) Contact: Allworth Press, 10 E 23rd St, Ste 510, New York NY 10010. http://www.photosourcefolio.com/bookstoreone.htm#1581152078
PROFESSIONAL SECRETS FOR PHOTOGRAPHING CHILDREN, Second Edition, by Douglas Allen Box. Covers how to prepare children and parents for the photo session; how to bring out a child’s personality in your images; create a relaxed atmosphere that encourages cooperation; utilize effective posing techniques; and how to shoot storybook themes for increased sales. ($29.95; ISBN: 1-58428-063-8) Contact: Amherst Media, 155 Rano St, Ste 300, Buffalo, NY 14207. Phone: 1 800 622-3278. Fax: 1 800 622-3298.
STORIES ON PAPER AND GLASS: Pioneering Photography at National Geographic, by Leah Bendavid-Val. The book features nearly 300 photographs that range from the first one printed in 1890, on through the mid 1950’s, when Gilbert H. Grosvenor, the first editor of National Geographic magazine, retired after 55 years on the job. More than half the photographs have never before been published. ($50; ISBN: 0-7922-6434-7) Contact: National Geographic Books. http://www.photosourcefolio.com/bookstoreone.htm#0792264347
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