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Corrective Lighting and Posing
Techniques for Portrait Photographer 
By Jeff Smith
8 ½ X11, 120 pages, over 100 B&W photos, index, soft cover.
From Amherst Media, Inc. Order number AM 1711 $29.95
plus $4.00 S&H (US & CA)

Features:
Hiding flaws through strategic posing.
High and low key lighting set-ups.
Clothing selection for flattering portraits.
Evaluate problems, both logistical and emotional.
Using vignette and soft focus to conceal imperfections.

About the author: Jeff Smith is a professional photographer who owns and operates a highly successful studio in Fresno, California. He specializes in photographing high school seniors and is well known for his unique style of contemporary outdoor portraiture. He also authored ‘Outdoor and Location Portrait Photography’ from Amherst Media Inc. (AM1632)

Review
The professional portrait photographer must make their clients look as good as possible if they want successful and profitable sessions. But many clients seldom like pictures of themselves, because of flaws in their looks. Imperfections such as: double chins, large noses, and ears that stick out, thinning hair etc. seem amplified in portrait images. So what’s a professional to do with all these flaws? Simple, take a close look at a new book ‘Corrective Lighting and Posing’ by Jeff Smith.  

This book is full of instruction and technique tips for portrait photographers. Jeff knows his way around a portrait studio and it shows in his book. From identifying problems and correcting them with lighting and posing Jeff illustrates simple changes that improve each image no matter the subject. From backgrounds to props, from hand placement to light placement, subtle changes that make your images better.       

If you’re serious about your portraits I can highly recommend ‘Corrective Lighting and Posing’ as it’s full of ides and tips that can only improve your images, and that means improving your sales as well. 

Brian D. Ratty
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