In this funny and beautifully illustrated guide, photographer Allison Tyler Jones provides inspiration and practical techniques for photographers to effectively capture kids in beautiful light. She challenges readers to go a little deeper in their thought processes and to be more personal, more thought provoking, more humorous, and more real.
From a practical, photographer s perspective, this guide approaches studio and on location lighting with a mix of technical information and advise on how to apply these ideas while working with subjects that are shy, sulking, showing off, or constantly in motion.
Readers will learn about:
- Five Ms lighting concept mood, main, measure, modify, and move and how to include them into a decision-making process.
- Selecting a light source, setting the camera to sync, and triggering the flash.
- White seamless backgrounds and practical considerations for hanging and using them in your studio.
- Directing the shoot and how to work with kids, clients, and even pets.
- Choosing props with integrity, clothing suggestions, and styling the shoot.
- Decisions about setting and lighting on location.
- Finishing the job you started with presentation of your product to your clients.