Photographing People

by John Hedgecoe

The unforgettable face of a laughing child. Groups of friends, gathered for a good time. A loved one, glowing with happiness on a special occasion. In most instances, when photographers pull out their cameras, people--their moods, expressions, activities--will be the focus of the shot. Bring grace, motion, and spontaneity to your portrait photography with the help of a world-famous expert. By combining solid technical skills with a creative, inspirational approach to capturing people in all kinds of situations, John Hedgecoe reveals the secrets of conveying your subject's personality. Take candid shots that really work; use studio lighting and flash to create fantasy, glamour, and drama; make the most of locations; frame the face and go close up; and add liveliness with props. Develop your own style--and build a portfolio! Over 300 of the author's award-winning photographs help show you the way. 160 pages (all in color), 6 3/4 x 10 3/8.

Genres: Photography

160 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2000

About the author

John Hedgecoe (24 March 1932 – 3 June 2010) was an award-winning British photographer and author of over 30 books on photography. He established the photography department in 1965 at the Royal College of Art, where he was Professor from 1975 to 1994 and Professor Emeritus until his death. He was also Pro-Rector of the college from 1981 to 1993. His photographs appear in permanent collections at the New York Museum of Modern Art and London's National Portrait Gallery.

"Professor John Hedgecoe was a photographer who took the portrait of the Queen which is used on British postage stamps; as such he is credited with the planet's most reproduced image, which has so far sold more than 200 billion copies." (The Telegraph)

Reviews

[Bert Huisman]

25 bol

[Brandalyn · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a good book for me to read. If you have a general knowledge of photographic terms, it is helpful in exposing you to the many different ways and techniques you can use to photograph people. It is a little out of date in that it gives a lot of information about using film and developing it, but overall a good read.

[BookAddict ✒ La Crimson Femme · Rating 3 out of 5]

Decent recommendations for portraits. I borrowed this to get ideas for a friend's wedding. Used several of the posted pictures as well as the "candid" picture suggestions.