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 enlarge | Author: Erin Manning
Publisher: Wiley
Category: Book
List Price: $29.99
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Avg. Customer Rating:  13 reviews
Sales Rank: 23529
Media: Paperback
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 272
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.6
Dimensions (in): 9.1 x 7.2 x 0.7
ISBN: 0470147857
Dewey Decimal Number: 778.92
EAN: 9780470147856
ASIN: 0470147857
Publication Date: October 8, 2007
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 Excellent primer for the beginning portrait shooter. March 8, 2008
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
This is the second book of Wiley Publishing's Photo Workshop series that I've read. My first was on Composition, and I loved it! Their installment on portrait and candid photography was a close second. I've learned that these workshop books truly do stand on their own. Much like the 'Dummies' series, each book is individually authored, and as such each has a unique feel. Again like 'Dummies' books, the Photo Workshop series adheres to standards for layout and tips.
The author, Erin Manning, is a full-time pro photographer in L.A. who teaches and stars in a photo how-to television series. Erin covers all the nuts and bolts of portrait shooting. What equipment is needed, and how to get by with what you have. But the best information I came away with was how to 'read' light in everyday situations. To understand how light is falling on your subject and the effect it will have. Erin says that If you get your lighting worked out early-on in a session, you're free to pay attention to your subject. I like Erin's philosophy of identifying the key attributes of a person and bringing those qualities out in their photos.
Portrait and Candid Photography is another great 'course-in-a-book from Wiley. It might be a bit basic for the intermediate to advanced user. I give it four out of five.
 A Professional answer to an Amateur problem February 20, 2008
11 out of 12 found this review helpful
I had a problem: I was hired by a top ad agency to be their in-house A/V specialist, and while the job included things I'm good at like editing and videography, it also called for me to use a digital SLR and I never mastered the disposable point-n-shoot. I knew I could take pictures of landscapes, sunsets, and bowls of fruit because those things are patient and don't mind if you take hundreds of shots trying to get the exposure correct. I had an urgent need to learn how to fake a portrait and snap a fast candid shot, so I got this book. It is amazing! It's well written, covers everything from soup to nuts, and has some great real-world examples. It doesn't insult its readers by talking down to us, but it isn't full of jargon like most of my video manuals are.
I realize I'm probably the exception to the rule - I know how to use a digital SLR now and I do it professionally everyday, yet I still need a book like this to give me some pointers to improve my shots. I know that the primary audience for this book is the aspiring amateur, but I'm very pleased that it's written in a way that is approachable for photographers of all levels. I'm going to be keeping this book in my collection.
As an aside, soon after I bought this book I started dating a very nice woman who's father is a huge bird photography nut. Christmas rolls around that the book gave me some great gift ideas for him! I tell you, this book is a gold mine!
Must have book January 4, 2008
6 out of 8 found this review helpful
Ms. Manning's book is a "must have" book. It is a great overview of photography techniques and has fresh ideas on how to approach the subject. I especially liked the chapters on kids and babies. Erin Manning has a special gift that she shares with the reader. My photography has greatly improved since reading her book.
The Best! November 11, 2007
7 out of 14 found this review helpful
I loved this book. Everything from color quality and layout through specific photography information was excellent. I especially liked the visual appeal of the book from the cover on, which is exactly as it should be for the topic... but often is not in photography books. The organization and chapter flow pulled me right along and made me want to run out and try Erin's techniques. Several members of my family & friends will receive this book from Santa.
THE PERFECT HOLIDAY GIFT!!!!! November 8, 2007
16 out of 25 found this review helpful
Our teenage and adult kids all use digital cameras, posting photos of their own kids, pets, activities and school events on various websites like Face Book and Snapfish. I was looking for a book to enhance their photography skills and I found it in Erin Manning's book. It's going to be my Christmas gift to them as well as friends and colleagues...after all, how many miserable digital shots of OPK's must we really endure, right? The book is a great balance of techno and developing your "eye". Thanks Erin, you've eased my shopping burden and hopefully I will be viewing better family photo chronicles!
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