Amphoto Books

Amateurs, wedding photographers and portrait photographers of all kinds learn how to maximise the beauty of natural light in this first-ever technique book from acclaimed photographer Elizabeth Messina. Natural light is by far the favourite choice of most amateur, wedding and portrait photographers, but many stick to conventional approaches, leaving the myriad, gorgeous possibilities of natural light unexplored. This first-ever book by popular wedding, lifestyle and portrait photographer Elizabeth Messina shares her secrets on capturing flattering natural light in any lighting scenario, to create luminous portraits that appear lit from within.

Introducing parents and photographers to the equipment, materials, and strategies necessary to begin photographing children, this guide covers color, black and white, digital, hand painted, and other alternative photography techniques popular today. Photographs found throughout the book reinforce the instructions and show how the spirit and individuality of a child can be captured in pictures. In addition to the author's own photography, a number of other photographers' work is included in a gallery section to give the book a diverse, comprehensive look at a number of different styles and approaches to this genre.