Beautiful beasties a creative guide to modern pet photography
The book pet lovers have been waiting for: professional advice on pet photography Every pet parent knows how difficult it is to get that calendar-quality photo of a beloved cat or dog. This guide to pet photography is long overdue! Pet lovers will find terrific tips to help them capture their pets?...
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| Formato: | Libro electrónico |
| Idioma: | Inglés |
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Indianapolis, Ind. :
Wiley
c2012.
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| Edición: | 1st edition |
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| Ver en Biblioteca Universitat Ramon Llull: | https://discovery.url.edu/permalink/34CSUC_URL/1im36ta/alma991009628489406719 |
Tabla de Contenidos:
- Beautiful Beasties: A Creative Guide to Modern Pet Photography; About the Author; Acknowledgments; Contents; Introduction; Chapter One: The History of Pet Photography; The Backstory on Pet Photography; The True Value of Pet Photos; The Pet Photography Industry; Classes, Schools, and Workshops; Forums; Chapter Two: Equipment; Cameras, Lenses, Bags, and Accessories; Computers, Software, and Computer Accessories; Chapter Three: Working with Pets as Models; Animal Behavior, Body Language, and Communication; Working with Dogs; Working with Cats; Working with Other Animals
- Learning About the IndividualPhotographing Your Pets; Chapter Four: Pre-Session Checklists; Checking Your Gear and Accessories; Shot Lists; Defining Session Goals; Twenty-Five Tips to Keep in Mind, Before and During a Shoot; Chapter Five: Photography Basics; Exposure: ISO, Aperture, Shutter Speed; Exposure Modes; Focusing; White Balance; RAW vs. JPEG; Quick-and-Dirty Pet Photography Settings; Chapter Six: Lighting; Natural vs. Auxiliary Lighting; Lighting Tools; Studio Lighting; Lighting Safety; Lighting Pet Peeves; Chapter Seven: Composition; The Rule of Thirds; Negative Space
- Pet-Level PhotographyPLP in Motion; Capturing Expressions; General Ideas; Using Lenses for Variety in Composition; Photographing Pets with Their Owners; Photographing Multiple Pets; Location Ideas; Ten Ideas for Getting Variety in Every Session; Capturing the Stages in a Pet's Life; Pet Photography Don'ts; Chapter Eight: Pet Photography Challenges; Common Challenges; Behavior Challenges; Lighting Challenges; Weather Issues; Location Challenges; Elderly or Sick Pets; "Stage-Mom" Owners; Working in a Studio; Legal Considerations; Chapter Nine: Post-Production; Establishing Your Workflow
- Archiving and Naming ConventionsEditing Basics; Culling and Processing in Lightroom; Editing in Photoshop; Alternative Editing Software; Common Novice Photography and Editing Errors; Chapter Ten: Developing Personal Style; Defining Your Photodogstyle; Processing Techniques to Help You Attain Different Styles; Expressing Your Artistic Voice; Finding Inspiration; Chapter Eleven: Going Pro; Self-Evaluation Questionnaire: Should I Turn Professional?; The Start-Up Process: Getting Started, from A to Z; Portfolio Building; Expenses; Working with Clients; Post-Shoot Client Process
- Chapter Twelve: Business EssentialsPricing; Products; Branding; Marketing; Strategies to Increase Revenue; Competition and Colleagues; The Top-Five Biggest Keys to Success; Index
