Enchanting and natural baby photography
With many inspiring image and shooting examplesPractical guide for high-quality and sensitive photographsFrom quotation and preparation to photo shoot and post-processingThis practical guide is aimed at all photographers who want to include high-quality images of newborns in their portfolio or expand their knowledge in this area. Professional photographer Émilie Zangarelli guides you through all the planning and creation steps with many inspiring example images - from the preparation of the proposal to the preparation and execution of the shoot in the studio to the post-processing of the images.The author digs deep into her many years of knowledge and experience and shows you in a very practical way how sensitive baby photos succeed. She explains how to prepare the set and what to look out for when dealing with your little models. She describes the most important light setups, how to use different accessories and how to have the babies pose - even with parents. Four comprehensive sample shoots illustrate what is described and serve as inspiration for your own work. Lastly, a chapter on professional post-processing and presenting your images rounds off the book.From the contents:How to position yourself and your offerWhat you need to do to make your shoots run smoothlyHow to deal with your little models and what to look out forWhat questions are most frequently asked by parents, and how toWhat questions parents ask most often and how to answer themWhat lighting set-ups, outfits, accessories and poses to useHow to post-process and present your images - from retouching to printingLarge sample chapter with shooting workflows - 4 babies, 4 shoots, 4 poses and their variations.