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Synopsis
Create Amazing Digital Portraits to Rival Any ProReveals the approaches and techniques needed to achiever professional-looking digital shots of peopleComprehensive advice on natural lighting and flash, easily accessible equipment and simple techniques demonstrates how anybody with a digital camera can get expert results without spending a small fortune on gearCovers a wide range of topics including framing your subject, working with children and capturing personalityA unique Photoshop section features step-by-step instructions on the top 10 digital retouching techniques for portraitureThis book offers a colourful, comprehensive and accessible look at the approaches, equipment and techniques needed to achieve the very best digital shots of people. Rod Edwards' stunning color and black-and-white photography is accompanied by clear information on how he created the shots and the equipment he used, demonstrating that professional results are achievable with his friendly, easy-to-follow advice. With an emphasis on using natural lighting and easily accessible equipment, the book will help both amateurs and more experienced photographers to create truly professional results. It features a unique Photoshop techniques section, in which the top ten digital manipulation effects are presented in a step-by-step format, using screengrabs and helpful tips to demonstrate how any photographer can add professional touches to their portraits after they have been taken.