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Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #57714 in Books
• Published on: 2008-11-25
• Released on: 2008-10-28
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 192 pages

Features

• ISBN13: 9780817427214
• Condition: NEW
• Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
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Customer Reviews

This WILL Change The Way You Shoot (and it's for the good)
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.

Best book of its kind.
I took Bruce's online course and learned a lot from the experience, not simply from reading ,but doing all the exercises, planning and shoots required to complete a fashion editorial spread.

His direct, to the point book is wonderful as it cuts to the heart of what's really involved in creating and marketing fashion imagery. No fluff, no theories, simply information gained from 30 years in the biz.
I've rarely seen any book on the arts that so squarely nails what's essential, in very clear language that leaves no room for misunderstanding. It's very obvious he's a master teacher & photographer.

Great book from a great photographer
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.