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Picture Perfect Practice: A Selftraining Guide To Mastering The Challenges Of Taking Worldclass Photographs (Voices That Matte
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Foreword By Skip Cohentranslating The Chaos Of The Real World Into A Breathtakingly Simple, Beautiful Photograph Can Often Seem Like An Impossible Task. With Busy, Cluttered Backgrounds And Subjects Who Dont Know How To Pose, How Can You Take Control And Get A Great Shot No Matter The Situation? In Picture Perfect Practice, Photographer Roberto Valenzuela Breaks Down The Craft Of Photography Into Three Key Elementslocations, Poses, And Executionthat You Can Use To Unlock The Photographic Opportunities Lying Beneath Every Challenging Situation.Valenzuela Stresses The Need For Photographers To Actively Practice Their Craft Every Dayjust Like You Would Practice A Musical Instrumentin Order To Master The Art Of Making Great Images. With Chapters That Offer Practice Exercises To Strengthen Your Photographic Abilities, Youll Learn How To Approach A Scene, Break It Down, And See Your Way To A Great Photograph. The Location Section Features Chapters That Cover Symmetry, Balance, Framing, Color Elements, Textures, And Much More. The Posing Section Includes The Five Key Posing Techniques That Valenzuela Uses Every Time Hes Shooting People, As Well As A Complete List Of Poses And How To Achieve, Customize, And Perfect Them. The Execution Portion, With Sections Like Lighting Through Direction And Simplicity Through Subtraction, Reveals Valenzuelas Overall Approach To Getting The Shot. The Book Also Includes An Inspiring And Helpful Chapter On Deliberate Practice Techniques, Where Valenzuela Describes His System For Practicing And Analyzing His Work, Which Leads To Constant Improvement As A Photographer.If Youve Been Frustrated And Overwhelmed By The Challenges Of Realworld Locations, Posing Your Subjects, Or Executing A Great Imageor If You Simply Want To Become A Better Shooter But Dont Know Where To Start Picture Perfect Practice Gives You The Tools And Information You Need To Finally Become The Kind Of Photographer Youve Always Wanted To Be: The Kind Who Can Confidently Walk Into Any Location, Under Any Lighting Condition, With Any Subject, And Know That You Can Create Astonishing Photographs That Have A Timeless Impact.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Picture Perfect Practice'? A: 'Picture Perfect Practice' focuses on mastering the challenges of photography by breaking down the craft into three key elements: locations, poses, and execution.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Picture Perfect Practice'? A: The author of 'Picture Perfect Practice' is Roberto Valenzuela, a professional photographer known for his expertise in teaching photography techniques.
- Q: What kind of exercises does the book include? A: The book includes practice exercises designed to strengthen your photographic abilities, helping you to approach scenes and improve your skills.
- Q: How many pages does 'Picture Perfect Practice' have? A: 'Picture Perfect Practice' has a total of 312 pages.
- Q: What topics are covered in the Location section of the book? A: The Location section covers topics such as symmetry, balance, framing, color elements, and textures that are essential for capturing great photographs.
- Q: Are there specific posing techniques discussed in the book? A: Yes, the book includes the Five Key Posing Techniques that Roberto Valenzuela uses when photographing people, along with a complete list of poses.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'Picture Perfect Practice'? A: 'Picture Perfect Practice' was published on February 17, 2012.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in photography? A: Yes, 'Picture Perfect Practice' is suitable for photographers at various levels, including beginners who want to learn foundational skills.
- Q: What binding type is used for this book? A: 'Picture Perfect Practice' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: What is the overall goal of the exercises in 'Picture Perfect Practice'? A: The overall goal of the exercises is to help photographers practice consistently and improve their ability to create stunning photographs in any situation.