How to Photograph People

Name: How to Photograph People
Brand: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9781781578247
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Learn to take incredible portraits & more

By Demetrius Fordham

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How to Photograph People by Demetrius Fordham offers a comprehensive guide to portrait photography, ideal for beginners and enthusiasts alike. Drawing from years of professional experience, Fordham provides practical advice on building rapport with subjects, mastering posing techniques, and capturing compelling images in various settings—from casual group shots to formal studio portraits.
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This book is perfect for amateur photographers, hobbyists, and anyone looking to improve their people photography skills, regardless of whether they use a smartphone or a professional camera.

Innovative and easy-to-understand guide to photographing people from professional photographer, tutor and author Demetrius Fordham

Description

Whatever type of device you use to take pictures—whether a phone or a pro-spec digital camera—the most compelling subject is always other human beings. Portraiture is one of the most popular genres in photography, but it can also be one of the most daunting to undertake, especially when you're just starting out.

In this comprehensive guide, Demetrius Fordham shares his real-life experiences from years of portrait sessions, using these examples to impart the tips, tricks, and knowledge that will let you take your own amazing images of people.

How to Photograph People will help you:

Learn from real-life portraiture examples, shot by a top pro.
Gain the skills needed to create a rapport with your subject.
Get all the tips and tricks for perfect posing.
Master every type of portraiture from casual-looking group shots to formal studio sessions.
Discover techniques that will let you get amazing pictures of people in any situation.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781781578247

Publisher: Octopus Publishing Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 14 April 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Ilex

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 14.0mm

Width: 188.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 540g

Pages: 176

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Arts & Culture Demetrius Fordham Non-Fiction

About the Author

Demetrius Fordham is an award-winning portrait photographer based in Los Angeles, California. His portrait series Transparent (2017) and Ageless Beauty (2016) were covered widely in the media and featured in international photo exhibits.

In addition to portraiture, he has shot editorials for W Magazine, Conde Nast Traveler, The Wall Street Journal and Schon Magazine, and has worked with commercial clients such as Steve Madden, The American Heart Association and The Gerald J. Friedman Foundation. He is the author of two other books by Ilex Press: What They Didn't Teach You in Photo School (2015) and If You're Bored With Your Camera, Read This Book (2017).