Expressive Photography: The Shutter Sisters' Guide to Shooting from the Heart by Tracey Clark, Shutter Sisters
2010 | ISBN: 1905814968, 0240813472 | English | 176 pages | PDF | 8 MB
 
For most photographers, the perfect shot is not the one which has the sharpest focus, the cleanest composition or the most balanced exposure. The perfect shot is the one that captures the personality of the subject, the character of a scene or the dynamic of the moment and this is the first book that explores different approaches to shooting with that aim in mind. The Shutter Sisters, an innovative partnership of ten photographers, have been sharing their expertise for years on a successful blog; this is their first book. Valuing the evocative and emotional, they show how to balance the technical craft of photography with the demands of the moment and the avoidance of cliche. With thematic chapters including Childhood, Togetherness and Solitude, "Expressive Photography" offers a wealth of ideas for the shooter who wants to move beyond dry technique.

Michelle Perkins, "500 Poses for Photographing High School Seniors: A Visual Sourcebook for Digital Portrait Photographers"
ISBN: 1608953114 | 2012 | PDF | 128 pages | 43 MB

Designed to address the challenges of pleasing both the subject of the portrait and his or her parents, this visual sourcebook offers creative, evocative poses for a successful senior photo session. Through the inclusion of contemporary images from some of the world’s most accomplished photographers, shutterbugs will learn which poses best walk the line between the many expectations for the portrait; girls favor sexy, fashion-inspired poses, while guys usually want to look tough, but mothers prefer close views of the face with happy smiles. Grouped according to how much of the subject is included in the frame—from head-and-shoulder shots to full-length portraits—this manual is organized to teach compositional skills and how to direct the eye to points of focus within an image. An indispensible handbook for beginning, intermediate, or professional photographers, this book provides inspiration along with a plethora of images for igniting a creative spark.

In this comprehensive guide to nude photography, successful commercial photographer, Ric Young, shows how to create top-quality fine art nude images without having a studio full of gear and a roster of eager models.