About the Author Tim Kelly is a portrait artist and a true master of photography, as well as a Craftsman Photographer and Fellow of the American Society of Photographers. Inducted for life into the Cameracraftsman of America and the International Society of Portrait Artists, Tim has been one of Eastman Kodak’s leading mentors to the profession for twenty five years and holds an Imaging Excellence Degree, PPA National Award, SEPPA and Epcot Awards, an unrivaled three-time Gallery Elite, over two dozen Kodak Gallery Awards, a Photokina Award, and many hundreds more honors. Copyright © 2015 by Tim Kelly. All rights reserved. All photographs by the author unless otherwise noted. Published by: Amherst Media, Inc. P.O. Box 586 Buffalo, N.Y. 14226 Fax: 716-874-4508 www.AmherstMedia.com Publisher: Craig Alesse Senior Editor/Production Manager: Michelle Perkins Editors: Barbara A. Lynch-Johnt, Harvey Goldstein, Beth Alesse Associate Publisher: Kate Neaverth Editorial Assistance from: Carey A. Miller, Sally Jarzab, John S. Loder Business Manager: Adam Richards Warehouse and Fulfillment Manager: Roger Singo ISBN-13: 978-1-60895-846-7 Library of Congress Control Number: 2014944602 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopied, recorded or otherwise, without prior written consent from the publisher. Notice of Disclaimer: The information contained in this book is based on the author’s experience and opinions. The author and publisher will not be held liable for the use or misuse of the information in this book. Check out Amherst Media’s blogs at: http://portrait-photographer.blogspot.com/ http://weddingphotographer-amherstmedia.blogspot.com/ Contents 1. Man and His Guitar Lighting Composition Old School 2. Young Woman with Daisies Elegance Lighting Backgrounds Shooting 3. Bride with Lace A Brighter, Overexposed Feel Glamour Light Shooting 4. Seated Bridal Portrait Customize the Lighting Lighting Reversal 5. The Thirteenth Frame Lighting and Shooting A Real Moment 6. Short Lighting A Classic Look Lighting The Gospel According to Tim 7. Publicity Photograph Lighting and Posing 8. Dad and His Daughter Beyond the Expected A Genuine Moment Lighting the Background A Special Reward 9. The Blue Gown A Little More Drama Lighting Camera and Settings A Tiny Bit of Randomness 10. Plain and Fancy Stronger Together Shooting Film and Digital 11. The Portraitist Camera Lighting and Prop Design 12. Ballerina on Pointe Lighting Watch the Floor The Purest Version of the Subject Camera and Settings 13. Grandpa and Granddaughter Heirloom Portraits A Legacy Lighting 14. The Baseball Player After the Color Portraits Shooting and Lighting Converting to Black & White 15. Boy Scout On a Box Polaroid 16. Solace An Opposite Take Lighting Award-Winners 17. The Corner Set Dual Purposes Corner Sets Lighting and Shooting Corner Setup 18. Senior Portrait Outtake Outtakes Watch from All Angles Lighting and Shooting 19. Outdoor Family Portrait Maximum Sales Potential Lighting 20. The Look of Window Light An Iconic Look Lighting Shooting 21. Let It Go! Capture the Fun Lighting Shooting 22. The Immigrant A Discerning Client Branding Pose and Expression Lighting and Shooting The Image Title 23. The Band Mature—But Still Cool Posing and Setup Lighting and Shooting 24. And Baby Makes Three Light on Dark Lighting and Posing 25. Speak No Evil High Fidelity Lighting and Shooting 26. Publicity Photo: Radio Personality Lighting and Shooting The Background Light 27. A Retro Portrait Classic Hollywood Lighting and Shooting 28. The Heirloom Factor Shoot a Little Extra An Individual Study Lighting and Shooting 29. Bride with Calla Lilies Props and Background Pose and Lighting Shooting and Acclaim 30. A Model Little Boy on a Chair Posing Props Lighting Get Their Attention Backdrop 31. Three Generations A More Casual Look Lighting Shooting 32. The Conductor All About the Face Lighting and Shooting
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