Get started in digital glamour photography

Want to shoot glamour photography with your digital camera but dont know where to start? Then this is the book for you, aimed at the photographer who knows their camera, but nothing about the world of glamour photography. It kicks off with a discussion on the hardware you do and dont need, whether filters are any use in a digital age, and what are truly essential accessories. A quick word on RAW versus JPEG then its on to mastering lighting and the key to successful glamour shots. The impact and significance of early morning, direct overhead, diffused light are discussed, along with shooting into the sun and artificial light sources. There are two chapters on the practicalities of shooting: on location and in the studio. At all times, theres advice for the beginner to explain what you need to know now and what youll need to consider when you have more experience. Composition is an essential element but theres none more so that dealing with models. This has a whole chapter to itself. Discover how to approach a shoot, put the model at their ease, get through the technical challenges while keeping in control of the shoot. Its all here with clear advice and anecdotes from actual shoots to back it up. The book rounds things off with a chapter on digital post-production, Photoshop work and presenting and selling your work.Here?s the chapter list:1. INTRODUCTION2. GEAR GUIDE3. ESSENTIAL ACCESSORIES4. THE MODEL5. COMPOSING THE PHOTO6. MASTERING LIGHTING7. SHOOTING IN A STUDIO8. SHOOTING ON LOCATION9. DIGITAL DARKROOM