Erin Manning's Top 10 Dos and Don'ts for Great Portraits

Portrait and Candid Photography Photo Workshop: Develop Your Digital Photography Talent (Photo Workshop

Book Description
* Erin Manning, DIY Network host of The Whole Picture, tells aspiring photographers how to take outstanding photos of people in this full-color book filled with great images
* Helps readers gain the skills and confidence to successfully use the digital camera as a tool to create and capture life's moments
* Every chapter ends with an assignment that readers are encouraged to complete and then upload their best image to Photoworkshop.com to share with others and receive critiques
* Introduces the technology and the basics for developing an artistic eye, arming readers with real-life techniques that will help them connect with and photograph people

From the Back Cover
LEARN TO CAPTURE PERSONALITIES WITH YOUR LENS

Taking great "people pictures" isn't a matter of luck. The secret is in observing your subjects and connecting with them, and then using your camera to its best advantage. Here's how to work with lighting, location, angle, composition, physical characteristics, environment, and a host of other variables, including the unique challenges of photographing babies, group activities, and action. Apply these techniques and watch your subjects come to life; then test your newfound skills by completing the assignments at the end of each chapter and collecting feedback on your work at pwsbooks.com.

Study your subjects in their natural habitat—observe how they react and interact
Discover simple techniques for improving photos of babies and children

Learn to capture facial expressions

Tell a story with a series of candid photos

Add interest to large-group shots

Category:

Howto & Style

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• Photography
• Digital
• Photo
• Tips
• Free
• Tutorial
• Erin
• Manning
• Expert
• Portrait
• Candid
• Wiley
• Workshop
• erinmanning.com

[mattutubematt]

lol 3:07

the typical myspace photo/pose :P

[scarlettestr]

the tip about avoiding the big nose effect is so true! Thanks.

[zandermagic]

This was really great. Thank you for posting. I am looking forward to getting the book.

[58keshiaify]

very helpful-thanx

[8000DREAMS]

♥♥♥The best quick guide ever and very helpful! ♥♥♥Thank You sooooooooooooo much♥♥♥

[KateSynd]

lovin the cheezy background music

[MysteriousGgirl]

LOVE it .. :D

[Brenniman65]

@xtelevisionset I tend to agree with you 100% that the non flash photo looks much better still than the force flashed photo.

[hugochka]

Great video, great tips! Ready for the book now

[boutangwapa]

Great tips!

[newcoyote]

I just loooove the idea behind the red eye feature on a camera. Blasting light at your subject to force a physiological response. I'm not being sarcastic. Sometimes I wish my camera had a hand that would come out a slap someone that refuses to do as asked. OK. I'll stick to landscapes.

[lewiszman]

great enthusiasm, i loved this video.