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

"Featuring fun and inspiring photo activities for everyone. A playful book with step-by-step illustrated instructions for each activity. Provides the tools, tips, and motivation to kick-start creativity. "Go Photo!" features 23 hands-on, creative photography activities, indoors or outdoors, from a half-hour to a whole day, and whether alone or with friends, family, or an unsuspecting pet, these are photo activities for all occasions. Some don't even require a camera! Each project includes a series of pictures and handy tips to help guide you step-by-step, building visual language and encouraging creativity as you go. Accessible, fun, and practical, the activities in this book have been brought together to engage kids in the fun and wonderful world of photography."--Page 4 of cover.

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.

A child friendly guide to the essentials of photography.

I Am Perfectly Designed is an exuberant celebration of loving who you are, exactly as you are, from Karamo Brown, the Culture Expert of Netflix's hit series Queer Eye, and Jason Brown—featuring illustrations by Anoosha Syed. In this empowering ode to modern families, a boy and his father take a joyful walk through the city, discovering all the ways in which they are perfectly designed for each other. "With tenderness and wit, this story captures the magic of building strong childhood memories. The Browns and Syed celebrate the special bond between parent and child with joy and flair...Syed's bright, cartoon illustrations enrich the tale with a meaningful message of kindness and inclusion."—Kirkus

Finally upgraded to that new DSLR camera you've always wanted? Want to get the most out of the camera you already have? Boost Your Photography: Learn Your DSLR will launch you on your journey by providing clear explanations of DSLR fundamentals that will save you hours of adjusting settings and fiddling with buttons. Based on practical advice about the technical and creative aspects of DSLR photography, Boost Your Photography: Learn Your DSLR will help you take beautiful photographs right away.Many photography books are written by people who have been doing photography for so long that they have forgotten what it is like to truly start from the beginning. Boost Your Photography: Learn Your DSLR is written with a beginner's perspective in mind and is organized to get you shooting from the start and then to support you along the way as you learn more advanced skills. Intermediate and advanced users will boost their skills through the specific tips and techniques covered. All levels of photographers will benefit from the "apply it now" activities that will make in immediate impact in your photography.Major Chapters include- Camera Zero: Your go-to camera settings- Good Photography Habits: What you need to know before you start shooting- Go Take Pictures: Specific recommendations, suggestions, and practice exercises for several of the most common photography situations, including landscapes, portraits, sports and motion photography, macro and close-up photography, night photography, travel photography, and black and white.- Learning Your Camera Lens(es): Understand how to utilize your lenses to their maximum potential- Understanding Focus: How and where to focus, as well as troubleshooting common focus-related difficulties- Exposure: Know the Variables: How to use and manipulate ISO, aperture, and shutter speed to get the photographs you want- Camera and Accessory Maintenance: Important and oft-overlooked tips for caring for your camera and getting the most out of your memory cards and batteriesMore than 50 original photographs.