Fashion Photography: A Complete Guide to the Tools and Techniques of the Trade |  | Author: Bruce Smith
Publisher: Amphoto Books
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Pages: 192
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Dimensions (in): 9.9 x 9.2 x 0.5
ISBN: 081742721X
Dewey Decimal Number: 778
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Publication Date: November 25, 2008
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Fashion photography is glamorous. Fashion photography is hot. Fashion photography pays well! Now is the time to get into fashion photography, and there’s no better way to learn all the tricks and tips of this trade than Fashion Photography. Insider Bruce Smith explores every aspect of fashion photography, from high-end couture and beauty for both editorial and commercial clients, to runway, swimwear, lingerie, and more, with full information on how to break into the business. Topics include equipment, styling, backgrounds, hair and makeup, locations, lighting, composition, directing models, Photoshop, prepping images for press, marketing, and much, much more. Interviews with Nigel Barker, Dirk Franke, Barry Lategan, and other top names give insight into succeeding in the field. Fast-track your career with Fashion Photography!
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 This WILL Change The Way You Shoot (and it's for the good) December 9, 2008
Jeremy L. Dubrul
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
Bruce is a force of natural enthusiasm! The way he approaches writing about shooting; he loves it and his energy is infectious. This book is beautifully written and in a very "matter-of-fact" way of how to not only light but to respect the model and on the one hand; take control of the moment but to also let the moment happen. Enjoy the energy/ synergy of the shoot and just... let go. Break the rules and create something interesting!
This book WILL fill in the blanks of what you are missing in your studio or location shooting!
Google Bruce Smith Photography and check out his photographic work for yourself. This guy isn't a fly-by-night hack. He is a highly respected commercial photographer in Europe whom has worked with TOP models (male and female) and has worked on assignments that you and I can only dream of. And he wants you to achieve the same as well. He wants you to succeed, which is why this book is such a "no-holes-barred/ keep it simple" approach to TEACHING you HOW to shoot fashion.
Even if you are not a fashion shooter, I think this book can help you bring a new edge to your daily work: as a portraitist, wedding... or seniors/ high-school shooter. If you photograph people for a living... this is your new "Must Have" reference.
The section on retouching in Photoshop... forget what you've been taught before... too complicated, too plastic. The methods that Bruce outlines is far more naturalistic in correcting blemishes, whitening teeth and can even be applied to softening wrinkles before applying Clone Stamp! I'm not kidding. This ONE trick he outlines makes SO MUCH more sense.
Bruce also seems to host a series of seminars, both here in the States and in Europe. After checking this book out, I'm really tempted to attend one. The past-student work is impressive to say the least.
This book is an absolute MUST BUY.
Amazing! December 27, 2008
Jon Lee (Rockford, IL USA)
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
If you are looking to bring life and emotion to your images, this book is for you. Many just take photos of pretty girls. Bruce teaches you tricks and secrets of world class fashion photographers. The results will be astonishing as they were for me. Now, my photos have more energy. You can feel the emotion that I have captured. THANKS BRUCE! If you are tired of taking the same type of photos and want to experience a life-changing revolution in your photography, read this book or attend one of his classes (www.brucesmithphotographer.com) and get ready to feel a renewed excitement.
Fashion Photography: A Complete Guide to the Tools and Techniques of the Trade January 1, 2009
Terry B. Jackson (Mason, OH)
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
The impressive thing to me about Bruce Smith's book is that he doesn't leave anything out. He starts at the beginning with information about equipment and location needs straight thru to post production and marketing your images. This is by far the most complete guide to handling every aspect of a fashion shoot I have ever seen. And the beautiful photographs not only help to teach and explain but also to illustrate his wonderful work along the way. After reading and re-reading... because there is so much information in the book.... you feel that you have Bruce as your personal consultant helping to guide and encourage you along every step of the way. This really is a complete guide and one of those books that I will return to over and over.
Great book from a great photographer January 5, 2009
Ibarionex R. Perello (Altadena)
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
I have had the pleasure to work alongside Bruce and have always been amazed with the energy he brings to a shoot and the amazing photographs that result. Though it may often seem like a bit of controlled madness, the results show that there is both method and beauty to be found there. This book provides readers a great opportunity find how a seasoned beauty and fashion photographers makes it happen. His images are nothing short of inspiration. And what makes Bruce the best is that he is not only a greater and generous photographer, but a wonderful bloke to have a beer (or two) with. I heartily recommend the book to anyone interested in taking better photograph of people, whether they are interested in fashion or not.
Fabulous Book, full of insight and tips December 1, 2008
Steven Stiefel (Atlanta, Ga, USA)
2 out of 4 found this review helpful
This book by Bruce Smith is amazing. I wish it had been around when I started in photography 18 years ago! The things I learned by trial and error, here they are in complete detail. Amazingly, I've already learned new things from Bruce's knowledge and extensive experience. I can't recommend this book any more strongly, especially for the novice photographer. You will make money from what you learn here, which goes beyond technique into SO many areas of making fashion photography a career.
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