Studio Portrait Photography of Children and Babies

by Marilyn Sholin

Book Overview

From learning how to set up the perfect light for infants to understanding posing techniques for adorable images, this guide to shooting children's portraits is an indispensable resource for... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1584280697
• ISBN13: 9781584280699
• Release Date: January 2002
• Publisher: Amherst Media
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 1.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 7.5" x 11.0"

Customer Reviews

Studio Portrait Photography of Children and Babies

We are just starting a home-based photography business, and I have purchased many books of various subjects relating to photograhy in the past few months. This is by far one of the best yet, and the only one I've read entirely. The author shares many photographs that give you great ideas for props and poses. The text is very easy to understand, and therefore, not so overwhelming to those of us trying to cram in so much information during the startup of a business. There are suggestions for photographing and dealing with the different stages and ages of babies and children. The discussion on studio equipment is simple and to the point. She takes you through the steps of a portrait sitting, which was very helpful. I could go on and on, but I won't. It's a very good book, and I enjoyed reading it!

GREAT BOOK FOR THOSE OF US JUST GETTING STARTED

For those of us who are just getting started and hope to someday be a professional photographer this book is for you. The photographs and lighting diagrams are especially helpful if your still not quite sure of yourself. Hats off to Marilyn. THANKS

This wealth of information WORKS! Guaranteed!

As a photographer that has photographed tens of thousands of children and babies over the last 20 years, I feel qualified to say that the tips, tricks and techniques provided by Marilyn Sholin, in her new book, ABSOLUTELY WORK. Additionally, the information she provides would take some a "professional lifetime" to learn on one's own. Anyone planning to photograph children and babies can literally knock years off their learning curve by reading this book. Her techniques truly separate a true professional from a novice.

Deserves a place in every photog's library

I am biased: I know Marilyn. She's photographed my kids, and the pictures are truly a joy. I think I've got the "credentials" to say how good she is ... I was a photojournalist, with credits in National Geographic and lots and lots of top magazines around the world. Even if I did NOT know Marilyn, I would recommend this book to fellow photogs ... because at one time or another, we ALL have to photograph kids. She has the gift, and she spills her secrets willingly for all of us to benefit.Studio lighting a challenge for you? It sure is for me. How perfect to have the diagrams, the explanations, and the tips from one of America's top pro's to guide us.Whatever your stage in the photography world ... beginning to full-time pro, you'll be richer for discovering her proven techniques and straight-to-the-heart way of communicating.And yes, it's loaded with pix. Naturally!

Highly recommended for the portrait photographer

If you're new to photography or have the 30 years experience I do, Marilyn's book will give you new insights and ideas to both improve your photography and grow your business talents.