Photographing Families (PDF)

Create family portraits to cherish for a lifetime

Family photographs are a staple of both amateur and professional
photography. While always in demand, they also pose a unique set of
challenges. In this book, Canon Explorer of Light Michele Celentano
guides beginning- to intermediate-level photographers around the
common pitfalls and helps them learn how to get top-quality shots
every time. From getting families organized and directing the
posing to managing large groups and impatient kids, this book
reveals the secrets and helps you capture the shot without relying
on post-production to achieve perfection.

Whether you're a professional seeking to advance your knowledge
or the family's designated picture-taker, you'll benefit from these
professional tips. You'll learn camera techniques that can take
pounds and years off your subjects and create images that stand the
test of time.

* Family pictures are a photographic staple with their own set of
challenges; this book offers tried-and-true advice for both
hobbyists and professionals

* Veteran photographer and Canon Explorer of Light Michele
Celentano guides you through getting families prepared for a photo
session, directing the poses, handling challenging personalities,
and creating memorable settings

* Helps you capture the perfect shot in the camera without
relying on post-production to make it right

* Reveals secrets that can help your subjects shed pounds and
years

* Packed with advice to help you keep your photos from showing up
on awkwardfamilyphotos.com

Photographing Families: Tips for Capturing Timeless
Images is loaded with insider tips to help you make family
portraits the treasure they should be.