books by Amherst Media, Inc.     books:       Master Posing Guide for Wedding Photographers7 reviews Bill Hurter Amherst Media, Inc., 2009 A strong pick for any serious photography library Bill Hurter's MASTER POSING GUIDE FOR WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHERS tells how to build a good relationship with couples and blend visual design with image management for best results. A strong pick for any serious photography library, abounding with color examples and specifics key to a photographer's success.             The Art of Children's Portrait Photography23 reviews Tamara Lackey Amherst Media, Inc., 2008 Very Good! The author did a very nice job in providing information and sharing her experience in the business. If you are looking for technical tips, or how to start on photography, this is NOT the book for you. If you are looking for tips about what is the best way to approach and handle your little clients -from a personality point of view- or add to your own knowledge, this is definitely a valid source ...             Christopher Grey's Studio Lighting Techniques for Photography: Tricks of the Trade for Professional Digital ...10 reviews Christopher Grey Amherst Media, Inc., 2009 Belongs in any pro photographer's collection Studio Lighting Techniques for Photography covers studio lighting techniques in a powerful guide to everything from camera equipment to settings and lighting adjustments. From formats in lighting decisions and controlling qualities of light to lighting tests, hair light options for highlights, exposure choices and more, this belongs in any pro photographer's collection.             Posing Techniques for Photographing Model Portfolios28 reviews Billy Pegram Amherst Media, Inc., 2008 Great start for amateurs This is the only book on this topic I've found that offers specific, constructive techniques. Rather than just diagrams of where the model was and what lights were used, this actually talks about hand placement, body positioning, etc.             Doug Box's Guide to Posing for Portrait Photographers14 reviews Douglas Allen Box Amherst Media, Inc., 2009 Great book! This book does an outstanding job of teaching you how to pose others. It teaches fundamentals such as weight shift on back legs...what to do and what not to do with arms and hands. Highly recommend this book if you want to learn how to pose.             Sculpting with Light: Techniques for Portrait Photographers27 reviews Allison Earnest Amherst Media, Inc., 2008 Fantastic! The cover might lead you to believe this book only covers studio lighting, but that is not the case. It is a very comprehensive book about sculpting with all kinds of light -- studio strobes, camera flashes, and ambient light. The photos are gorgeous and clearly demonstrate the different lighting scenarios. There is plenty of information about studio portrait photography (open-loop ...             On-Camera Flash Techniques for Digital Wedding and Portrait Photography32 reviews Neil van Niekerk Amherst Media, Inc., 2009 This book was a game changer for me I am a professional photographer who does weddings, bar mitzvahs, portraits and events. I am a voracious reader of photography books (I have read over to 100) and I constantly practice and learn. This book took me to the next level in a way that no other resource has during my career. I constantly refer back to this book to improve my photography skills. If you are interested in improving ...             500 Poses for Photographing Women: A Visual Sourcebook for Portrait Photographers22 reviews Michelle Perkins Amherst Media, Inc., 2009 Just poses, a great idea! I found the negative reviews for this book very short-sighted. There is certianly room for one to own a number of books on every aspect of pro shooting. I have other books on posing and lighting and the ideas behind them, and those serve their purpose. But I find the idea of having one book filled with just poses to be quite helpful. If I'm flipping through books or magazines looking for new ...             Minimalist Lighting: Professional Techniques for Location Photography53 reviews Kirk Tuck Amherst Media, Inc., 2008 Not a bad effort. Okay. Look. Here's the deal, in years past we used big lights with lots of visual aids like modeling lights and consistent performance. At some point, with digital, all this changed and the emphasis became traveling light and working quick. It's a new technique and a lot of people need a guide that tells them the nuts and bolts of doing it with consistency and professional results. That is ...             Master Lighting Guide for Portrait Photographers79 reviews Christopher Grey Amherst Media, Inc., 2004 Mastering made easy Great pictures with diagrams. Would definitely recommend this to the beginning photographer. Good info from the author.             Step-by-Step Wedding Photography: Techniques for Professional Photographers8 reviews Damon Tucci Amherst Media, Inc., 2008 Intro To Weddings This book makes a great starting point for anyone entering the field of wedding photography. The author explains the entire process from meeting with the bride to shooting on the day. His style is distinctive. He prefers natural lighting to flash and his posing is interesting and edgey. This is a hybrid of photojournalism and fashion photography. Meticulously posed bridal images that appear to ...             Rolando Gomez's Posing Techniques for Glamour Photography19 reviews Rolando Gomez Amherst Media, Inc., 2008 Good, helpful book My girlfriend is a nude/glamour model and this book was chock full of helpful information regarding posing, etc. A great find, in my opinion.             The Best of Portrait Photography: Techniques and Images from the Pros6 reviews Bill Hurter Amherst Media, Inc., 2008 Best book to begin learning portrait photography I've browsed quite a few portrait photography books and this is the best overall book I've found. It begins by discussing the goals of a successful portrait. This is followed by basics of posing, such as common frames, facial views, the difference between masculine and feminine poses, hands, the importance of camera height and pitfalls to avoid. Then compositional elements: rule of thirds, ...             Commercial Photography Handbook: Business Techniques for Professional Digital Photographers16 reviews Kirk Tuck Amherst Media, Inc., 2009 A natural teacher Kirk Tuck is a natural teacher and storyteller. He's a man who loves what he does and is willing to cheerfully share what he's learned in the whacky world of commercial photography. His book has something for everyone from beginners to grumpy old pros like myself. Kirk was kind enough to include me as one of three photographers profiled in the book along with Will van Overbeek and Paul Bardagjy, ...             Master Guide for Photographing High School Seniors9 reviews Dave Wacker, Jean Wacker, ... Amherst Media, Inc., 2009 The HANDBOOK for senior photography! This book is literally the handbook for senior photography. It covers everything from posing and lighting, to the presession consultation using images, diagrams and well written text. I have read over this book at least ten times so I do not keep pulling it out of my desk drawer before sessions. Another thing to take from this book is that these tips and techniques can be applied to other kinds ...             Lighting for Photography: Techniques for Studio and Location Shoots5 reviews Glenn Rand Amherst Media, Inc., 2008 Great Lighting Textbook This is an intriguing and helpful book on lighting for photography. Utilizing terms that I did not generally associate with photography, the author explains light in simple terms. His careful description of numerous light sources is beneficial to a total understanding of lighting and how it works. A very well presented textbook.             Minimalist Lighting: Professional Techniques for Studio Photography29 reviews Kirk Tuck Amherst Media, Inc., 2009 More of Less is More (again) Following after the very useful Minimalist Lighting: Professional Techniques for Location Photography, "Minimalist Lighting: Professional Techniques for Studio Photography" steps beyond the mindset of "Here's the light we have, let's shape it a bit, throw a little more here and there..." into "We start with no light and build it from scratch in the studio." The 250W "work light" is about as ...             Available Light: Photographic Techniques for Using Existing Light Sources8 reviews Don Marr Amherst Media, Inc., 2009 Just What You Need to Take Beautiful Portraits on a Budget With so many photography books nowadays emphasizing the importance of buying the best (and most expensive) equipment, it was refreshing to find a book explaining how to use natural light (and readily-available artificial light) to take stunning portraits. With simple, easy-to-understand text (with the appropriate amount of humor thrown in) and photos showing the actual setup of the equipment, ...             50 Lighting Setups for Portrait Photographers: Easy-to-Follow Lighting Designs and Diagrams17 reviews Steven H. Begleiter Amherst Media, Inc., 2008 A waste of money??? No way! I am actually confused to hear neagtive reviews about this book. It's actually a good one....at least I think so. People can be really critical! ;-) I actually a big fan of Amherst Media publications....just check my profile. Why do I like most of them (notice I said MOST)? They are often well written and help the reader get creative and THINK. Yes, some of the titles may be a bit ...             The Best of Family Portrait Photography: Professional Techniques and Images26 reviews Bill Hurter Amherst Media, Inc., 2005 Great book and teaching tool Everything about this book was great. The examples, the explanation. From ordering to receiving the book, I was delighted. I was equally delighted with the presentation of the information in the book. It's large with large photos and well-explained do's and don'ts in portrait photography. I use it as a reference and am very happy to have purchased it. 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