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Children's Portrait Photography: A Photojournalistic Approach

Children's Portrait Photography: A Photojournalistic Approach
By Kevin Newsome

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This comprehensive resource illustrates how to use photojournalistic techniques to produce beautiful portraits of children that look candid and unposed—and stand in stark contrast to the predictable, prop-filled photographs of decades past. Besides looking stiff and unnatural, traditional portraitures can be hard on both photographers and parents who must persuade squirmy children to assume odd poses amid a set full of props. Instead, photographers can utilize children’s innate animation and ability to unknowingly pose themselves to create a beautiful, visual story while simultaneously providing parents with a plethora of wall-portrait opportunities. Tips on a variety of topics—from studio lighting and different shooting angles to handling parents and working with special-needs children—are also included alongside marketing, sales, and successful portrait-studio advice.

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  • Amazon Sales Rank: #637338 in Books
  • Published on: 2007-07-01
  • Original language: English
  • Number of items: 1
  • Binding: Paperback
  • 128 pages

Editorial Reviews

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"This guide is certain to improve the quality of your images and help your business flourish."  —Shutterbug

About the Author

Kevin Newsome is a professional children's photographer with more than 30 years of experience. He is a former president of the Florida Professional Photographers Association and the Tampa Area Professional Photographers Association and is currently on the executive board of the Southeastern Professional Photographers Association. He lives in Tampa, Florida.

Customer Reviews

This book will impress you!5
I purchased this book hoping to find some new tips on expanding my children photography beyond the classic portrait styles. I was pleasantly surprised by the author's deep knowledge of the subject and family photography business itself. The last chapters are full of great tips on how to improve your business.

The book is NOT a technical book, there are perhaps two or three lighting diagrams... it is full of good tips and advice on how to deal with each age group and with the parents.

Highly recommended, regardless of your style of photography

A top pick for any pro photographer's library.5
Kevin Newsome's CHILDREN'S PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHY: A PHOTOJOURNALISTIC APPROACH covers the idea of creating a range of fun, age-appropriate activities to result in unique and superior group portrait opportunities with kids. From working with special-needs children and varying age groups to developing effective shots and plans for setting up, CHILDREN'S PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHY goes beyond the usual advice guide to address the facets which make for superior children's photos, as opposed to snapshots, making this a top pick for any pro photographer's library.

Newsome's Studio, top notch all the way!5
From the moment you walk in the door, Newsome's Studio, Kevin & Kaye Newsome make parents and children a like feel as if they are part of the family.

This comprehensive guide to children's portraiture gives its readers a glimpse into the creative mind and techniques of this master photographer. Kevin and his wife Kaye began their lifelong passion and trade over three decades ago. Today, Kevin and Kaye own and operate a first class portrait studio in Tampa, Florida.

Do yourself a favor and make this book a part of your collection. Kevin's images jump off the page with humanity and natural childhood beauty that most photographers only desire to capture. And, behind every great man, there is an even better woman! Kaye's ability to "wrangle" children at a portrait session is legendary! To witness Kevin and Kaye in action is truly a testament to all of us who aspire to achieve photographic excellence.