On the wedding day, capturing a shot in the most effective manner possible—the first time—is a skill more critical than it is in any other genre. In this book, Rangefinder editor Bill Hurter showcases wedding images from nearly fifty photographers from all over the world, discussing how the best of the best meet common challenges, sculpt their subjects with light, and bring their artistic vision to life. You’ll get tips for working in a wide array of situations, with single subjects and groups, ensuring the best-possible images. This book features techniques and images from over thirty industry pros, including Becker, Michael Costa, Bruce Dorn, Jerry Ghionis, Charles and Jennifer Maring, Cliff Mautner, Dennis Orchard, Parker Pfister, Joe Photo, Kenneth Sklute, Alisha and Brook Todd, MarcWeisberg, Jeffrey and JuliaWoods, Yervant Zanazanian, and many others.

FEATURES:

·         Understanding and evaluating the quality and characteristics of light

·         Selecting the equipment you’ll need

·         How to supplement ambient light on location for the best portrait effects

Author: Bill Hurter

128 pages

8.5"x11"

200 color photographs

glossary, index