I have just released a new book called Exposure Digital Field Guide and wanted to share one of my favorite photos from the book. It is a shot of my friend and model Nicole. The photo is not only the lead image from the Portrait Photography chapter, it is also on the cover of the book.
From the Exposure Digital Field Guide:
Ever since photography was invented, people have been taking photographs of other people. Taking portraits seems pretty straightforward, just have the subject smile, point the camera, and press the Shutter Release button. But to get a really good portrait, it is important to understand what apertures and shutter speeds to use, how to work indoors and out, and how to pose your subjects. There are also some differences when working with groups and children and how to get the best from both. All you really need for a portrait is a camera, lens, and a subject, but it is important to know about the different lighting choices available and some accessories such as diffusers, reflectors, and backdrops that can not only improve your photos but can also open up your creative side.
Most portrait photography takes place in environments where you can control the light, giving you a wide variety of options when picking the aperture and shutter speed. Because you can have your pick of apertures and shutter speeds, it is important to use the best ones for the situation. Want to blur the background but keep the model in sharp focus? There is an aperture for that. Want a shutter speed for shooting with a flash? That’s covered as well.
The book is available now everywhere books are sold. To buy the new book , go to you local book store and ask for it or you can buy it at Barnes and Noble HERE or at Amazon HERE.
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