Determining the best way to pose a subject--a way that is simultaneously
flattering, appropriate, and visually appealing--can be one of the
biggest challenges in designing a successful portrait. This is
especially true when creating portraits of brides, where the
photographer may be called on to create anything from a very traditional
head-and-shoulders pose to a more adventurous full-length look straight
out of the pages of a fashion magazine. Quite simply, the variations are
almost limitless--as is the pressure to perform flawlessly throughout
this once-in-a-lifetime event. This collection is a visual sourcebook
designed to address exactly that problem. Filled with images by some of
the world's most accomplished wedding photographers, it provides a
resource for professionals seeking inspiration for their own work. Stuck
on what to do with a particular bride or unsure how to make use of a
location? Flip through the sample portraits, pick something you like,
then adapt it as needed to suit your tastes. Looking to spice up your
work with some new poses? Find a sample that appeals to you and look for
ways to implement it (or some element of it) with one of your brides. It
can be difficult to remain creative day after day, year after year, but
sometimes all you need to break through a slump is a little spark. In
this book, you'll find a plethora of images designed to provide just
that.
