A freelance photographer offers practical tips on taking figure studies, action shots, portraits, and glamour photos

Covering classic portraits from the Hollywood heyday of the 1940s and 1950s through glamorous Playboy images of the 1960s and 1970s, this book pairs each photograph with a technical analysis to reveal how these timeless images were created. Included are techniques for using window light, sunlight, water, and props for various effects; as well as information on the use of studio portraiture, action photos, and dramatic imagery in nude photography.

Features information on new lighting formulas for correct illumination; the best cameras, lenses, and films; and shutter speeds, f-stops, props, posing and angles