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Portrait and Candid Photography Photo Workshop, 2nd Edition

Wiley announces Portrait and Candid Photography Photo Workshop, 2nd Edition (Wiley; 978-1-1181-0005-9; December 2011) by expert Erin Manning, professional photographer, author, educator, and media personality. Now in its second edition, the book is fully updated with new full-color images throughout and the latest tips and tricks for capturing the best photos of posed subjects or candid shots of friends and family in everyday situations.

The newest release in Wiley’s Photo Workshop series, Portrait and Candid Photography Photo Workshop, 2nd Edition, shares the secrets behind the technology and techniques in connecting with and photographing people, as well as the basics for developing an artistic eye. With hundreds of full-color images and step-by-step instructions, author Erin Manning informs and inspires readers, providing them with the skills and confidence to successfully use the digital camera as a tool to create and capture life's moments.

Manning has developed her craft by working as a commercial, portrait, and stock photographer, as well as completing a degree in studio art/graphic design. Today Manning shares her secrets for capturing great moments, and at the end of each chapter she offers assignments so readers can try out their new portrait and candid photography skills. Additionally, readers can upload their photos to Photoworkshop.com and get feedback from other readers. This combination of traditional print instruction mixed with the social aspects of the Internet puts photographers on the fast track to mastering portrait photography. Portrait and Candid Photography Photo Workshop, 2nd Edition also includes coverage of:

  • Equipment Basics
  • Working with Light
  • Composing Portraits
  • Capturing Portraits
  • Shooting Families and Groups
  • Shooting Kids & Babies
  • Capturing Action Shots
  • Postproduction, Sharing, and Saving
 

Portrait and Candid Photography Photo Workshop, 2nd Edition is the perfect combination of self-paced instruction with an online component that includes a built in community of over 100,000 photographers to help newcomers sharpen their skills. This book is essential for any amateur or student of photography that wants to take their portrait and candid photography skills to the next level.