Overview
Bring photojournalistic photography skills to your family portraiture to capture powerful, memorable candid moments that document the life of the family Photojournalists are trained to scout important events, capture mood and emotion, predict peak action, and create images that, in an instant, tell a compelling and memorable story. In this book, award-winning photojournalist Paula Ferazzi Swift (from Framingham, MA) shows readers how she adapted her photojournalistic approach to create a thriving family portrait business. In an increasingly competitive market, professional portrait photographers need to hone their skills to capture heirloom-quality images that are a step above the rest. With the tips in this book, readers will learn how to use or cultivate a photojournalist's precision capture skills to chronicle family moments that matter. Ferazzi Swift offers ideas for creating a strong and lasting client connection, eliciting memorable moments, finding storytelling locations, inspiring natural action and reactions, and capturing the inter-relationships between siblings and between children and their parents. Armed with the skills in this book, photographers will be able to capture more genuine, charming, memorable, and expressive portraits that truly depict the family's interests, the subject's personalities, milestone moments, meaningful locations, and the unique bond the family shares. AUTHOR: Paula Ferazzi Swift, M. Photog., CPP, is an international award-winning photographer who specialises in the art of capturing images of children and their families. SELLING POINTS: Readers will learn how to connect with clients to ensure the most natural and spontaneous interactions possible Readers will learn how to inspire action and emotion by using prompts, games, and other activities Readers will learn tips for working with toddlers, small and large groups, and even pets at a range of locations, in all seasons, and in unpredictable circumstances
Full Product Details
Author: ,Paula,Ferazzi Swift
Publisher: Amherst Media
Imprint: Amherst Media
Dimensions:
Width: 17.80cm
, Height: 1.00cm
, Length: 25.40cm
Weight: 0.358kg
ISBN: 9781682031483
ISBN 10: 1682031489
Pages: 128
Publication Date: 10 May 2017
Audience:
General/trade
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General
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Available To Order
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Reviews
A don't-miss opportunity to learn from one of the best storytelling portrait artists in the industry. --Donna M. GoodHale, M.Photog.Cr., CPP She has the keen ability to document a moment in time with her photojournalistic style that allows her clients' essence and personality to shine through. --Susan Asaro, President (2015-2017) of Professional Photographers Association of Massachusetts (PPAM)
Author Information
Paula Ferazzi Swift, M. Photog., CPP, is an international award-winning photographer who works in the Metrowest area of Boston. She specializes in the art of capturing images of children and their families. and owns a thriving studio in Sudbury, MA.
