Photographing Children in Natural Daylight

This book shows you how to make the most of natural light when photographing children on location or at home and to take beautiful pictures to cherish. It emphasises the importance of understanding the qualities of natural light at certain times of the day and in different seasons. Focusing on the fundamentals of traditional portraiture, it encourages you to create images in your own style and with timeless beauty. Topics covered: ? Explains control of light and exposure ? Advises on composition and perspective ? Emphasises communication, expression and creating visual emotion ? Shares ideas for locations and seeing beyond the ordinary ? Encourages experimentation and creativity ? Invaluable for both parents and aspiring professional photographers AUTHOR: Bella West has been at the forefront of social photography for twenty years and is a fellow of the British Institute of Professional Photography. Her use of location, light, style and timeless, yet current, nostalgia provide a definitive and unique quality to her work. 220 colour photographs