I love to read. I love photography. So why not put the two together. I started out as a self taught photographer then went back to school and am 9 credits shy of my degree in Digital Imaging and Video Production.
I am always looking for the newest information and to help me on my journey to provide my clients a better experience. So here is a peak into my office and what I use as a reference guide to help me grow and develop my craft every day.
My 3 favorite books were Photographing women 1,000 poses by Eliot Siegel. This book was recommended to me by a fellow photographer Brent Morales while sharing a plate of nachos and having a very intimate discussion about Instagram a few years ago. I quickly came home and ordered it. It is one of the best books on posing women I have ever laid hands on. It gives a variety of poses, and why some are good and why some wont work. The size of the model, the prop, angel and even the type of clothing she has on will affect the portraits outcome. prepare and know these things ahead of time and you will save yourself a lot of time in post processing.
Following that is The Art of Boudoir by Chista Meola. I LOVE Christa Meola. She is in my opinion one of the Best Boudoir Photographers EVER. Her book The Art of Boudoir is another huge help in posing women. After all no woman alive wants to look at a bad picture of them self. SO If you want your client to look at your images and LOVE them learn the art of posing them. You don’t have to be a boudoir photog either but knowing how the body looks when its contorted in a certain way will give you the upper hand in understanding why woman feel comfortable in certain positions.
The final book I will mention is a Beautiful Mess, this book was a gift from another photographer and I love it because it shows the randomness of life and how beautiful it can be EVERY.SINGLE.DAY
So I know that these help you on and IN your journey as a photographer. I look forward to your comments. If you have a favorite book please share it. I love to read, I will definitely mention you and your site if you’d like. #Propercredit
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