Professional Children's Portrait Photography: Techniques and Images from Master Photographers by Lou Jacobs

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Synopsis

Blending advice with example images, this guidebook marshals the wisdom and experience of 15 seasoned professionals to present a comprehensive resource on one of the most challenging subfields in the portrait-photography genre. Chapters feature the varied approaches and practices of each photographer while covering topics such as helping children warm up to the camera, choosing clothes for subjects to wear, and how to deal with kids who simply will not cooperate. Each professional also discusses the business techniques that have helped make his or her studio successful—including tips for pricing, hiring assistants, and effective marketing strategies to reach a target audience.

Studio Photography

The guide includes a variety of strategies for helping children warm up to the camera, building the lighting setup and portrait concepts.

Biography

Lou Jacobs, Jr., is a professional photographer and a regular contributor to Rangefinder. He is the author of 30 photography books, including How to Start and Operate a Digital Portrait Photography Studio, Photographer’s Lighting Handbook, and Studio Lighting. He lives in Cathedral City, California.