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Don Cohen

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Mar 20, 2001, 5:11:58 PM3/20/01
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Hi All,

I'm trying to get better at Portrait Photography (not
professional/full-time), using a Canon D30, with dual 550EX flashes, each
with a stand/umbrella, using the ST-E2 for remote wireless triggering.
Photek PeoplePopper background system.

But I really need to get better versed on some fundamentals on basic
lighting and portrait techniques.

I learned a great deal on outdoor photography from John Shaw's Nature
Photography Field Guide. Can somebody give me a title or two that would
deal in a similar, comprehensive, basic fashion in the area of portrait
photography?

Thanks in advance.

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Don
Photo Website at:
http://www.dlcphotography.net


Tony Collins

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Mar 20, 2001, 6:33:30 PM3/20/01
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Have a look at www.lightingmagic.com

Excellent site with just the info you are looking for.

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Digital Photo website :
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twamn

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Mar 20, 2001, 6:58:48 PM3/20/01
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Take a look at:

http://www.zuga.net/zuga/portrait/portrait.htm

tom

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Don Allen

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Mar 20, 2001, 7:41:15 PM3/20/01
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>Can somebody give me a title or two that would
>deal in a similar, comprehensive, basic fashion in the area of portrait
>photography?

Check out:
http://www.PhotoBookstore.com
Sections on people and studio photography and reviews on many books!
God Bless,

Don Allen
http://www.DonAllen.net
Photos + a large set of photo links including my PHOTO BOOK LIST - NOW WITH
BOOK REVIEWS!!!!

Don Cohen

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Mar 20, 2001, 7:02:19 PM3/20/01
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Thanks Tom - I'll check it out

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BandHPhoto

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Mar 29, 2001, 10:24:30 AM3/29/01
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<But I really need to get better versed on some fundamentals on basic
lighting and portrait techniques.>

My favorite book on this, for the traditional portraitist, is The Portrait -
Professional Techniques and Practices. It's a Kodak book (# E1021443) produced
with people from the PPofA.
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regards,
Henry Posner/B&H Photo-Video
http://www.bhphotovideo.com
hen...@bhphotovideo.com

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