The Creative Portrait: A Photographer's Guide to Innovative Lighting and Camera Techniques Contributor(s): Fancher, Nick (Author) |
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ISBN: 1681987392 ISBN-13: 9781681987392 Publisher: Rocky Nook OUR PRICE: $31.50 Product Type: Paperback Published: September 2025 This item may be ordered no more than 25 days prior to its publication date of September 9, 2025 |
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BISAC Categories: - Photography | Subjects & Themes - Portraits & Selfies - Photography | Techniques - Digital (see Also Computers - Digital Media - Photography) - Photography | Techniques - Color |
Physical Information: 240 pages |
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Publisher Description: Go beyond the photographic conventions, break the rules, and create compelling portraits. While the ability to create a conventional, traditional portrait is a must-have skill for any photographer of people, it can often yield a fairly predictable result: a straightforward likeness of the subject, created with a flattering lens in flattering light with a flattering composition. The subject may be pleased with the results, but it's not a very interesting photograph. And in the constant, endless stream of images we consume daily, the portrait is likely forgotten as quickly as it appeared. A truly creative portrait comes from the two-sided exchange between the subject and the photographer, with both parties working together to create an image that goes beyond the simple representation of the subject. The end result is not an image that simply breaks the rules--it's an engaging photograph that both captures the essence of the subject and compels the viewer to stop and take notice. In The Creative Portrait, photographer and author Nick Fancher walks you through a plethora of ideas and techniques for making such creative work. Known for imagery that is bold, colorful, expressive, and widely varied, Nick has built a career by going against the grain. The result has been a consistent output of innovative and striking photographs. In this book, Nick will help you go beyond the conventional approach and explore the endless possibilities that come with intentionally breaking the rules. He'll teach you all about:
Throughout the book, Nick includes behind-the-scenes photos and diagrams of his shoots, as well as Lightroom post-processing techniques so you can follow along. He also includes over a dozen creative prompts to actively push you to go beyond your own comfort zone in your photography in order to create compelling portraiture. |