Capture the Moment: The Modern Photographer's Guide to Finding Beauty in Everyday and Family Life
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| Rating | : | 4.43 (541 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0770435270 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 256 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-05-20 |
| Language | : | English |
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Wilkerson, a graduate of Duke University and the University of Texas School of Law, lives with her husband, three sons, and a daughter. Wilkerson teaches advanced courses on photography composition and creativity. SARAH WILKERSON is CEO of Clickin Moms, which was founded by professional photographer Kendra Okolita in March 2008 and has grown to become the photography industry's largest female-photographer social network.
Assignments for experimenting with lighting and shooting locations round out the chapters, and advice based on photographs from over 100 contributors include these priceless suggestions: • Channel the old masters—painters such as Rembrandt and DaVinci are great inspiration • Anticipate emotion—watch for laughter and surprise • Embrace harsh lighting, backlighting, dappled sunlight and shade and use them to your advantage • Emphasize texture and seek out patterns—repetition can be striking and bold • Shoot from unexpected angles—sometimes the best shot is from below, behind, or above Clickin Moms is contributing 100 percent of the royalties from Capture the Moment to the Ronald McDonald House, which provides accommodation for the families of seriously ill or injured children near the facility where a child is hospitalized.. With big, bold images paired with short, easy-to-follow tips progressing from elementary to advanced, this book is perfect f
California Mom said Gorgeous book with relevant tips. This is a gorgeous book-- the images are lovely, so it is a pleasure to look through it. Beyond that, though, the tips given are just so relevant-- I've been a professional photographer for fifteen years, and the tips are appropriate (and actionable) for any skill level. Whether you are just starting out with your first camera or whether you have been in business for decades, Capture the Moment will give you something new to think about (and it will deliver it in such a beautiful way). I h. "Book falls short of content and is 50% directory for authors organization" according to Nikon Guy. This book has some wonderful photography and a brief summary of what the author is trying to describe. My issue with the book is that when I reached 52% of the book (on my kindle) or half way though it, the book ended and it became a photography directory for the Clickin Moms. I bought the book expecting more useful content. If I wanted a directory including links to their web sites of her friends, I could have Goggled this information for free.. Taci Thompson said Great for all skill levels. Great inspiration.. I really like this book. I love the large beautiful photos and the simple and direct wording above the photos, they give you simple inspiration with out telling you how to copy the image exactly. I have been taking photos for over 10 years and sometimes I get in a rut. I just got this book at the first few pages already got the creative juices flowing. It's great for all skill levels!
Mom will be inspired to pick up her camera and finally use it—without having to attend an actual photography class."—Real Simple“This gorgeous guide is a beautiful collection of eclectic imagery illustrating deceptively simple tips for documenting daily life.” —Rachel Devine, coauthor of Beyond Snapshots “Capture the Moment is a stunning resource that will inspire new photographers, hobbyists, and moms as well as reinvigorate experienced pros. A Gift Guide pick from Time, Real Simple, Colorado Parent"This book is both beautiful to page through and a thorough instruction manual for