{"product_id":"9781781570746","title":"Michael Freeman's Photo School: Portrait: Essential Aspects of Quality Portraiture","description":"At some point, all photographers are called upon to shoot a proper portrait ? combining technical skill with personable demeanour to capture someone in their best possible light. Michael Freeman teaches you how to achieve flattering portrait results with a variety of both traditional and modern styles.  Learn how to set your subjects at ease and bring out their natural beauty with a friendly yet professional attitude. Feel confident giving directions on posing and stance with a thorough review of the classic approaches, from head-and-shoulder shots to full-length compositions, and everything in between.  Take creative control of your portrait sessions by learning to manipulate the light to your own ends ? whether that means bouncing sunlight o  a reflector or building your own studio setups with multiple fl ash units. The complex science of photographic lighting is explained in straightforward and easy-to-understand language, with abundant and inspirational examples. Finally, master the fundamentals of post-production finishing techniques to make sure every portrait looks its absolute best. Your subjects will thank you for it!","brand":"Octopus Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47182538309872,"sku":"9781781570746","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781781570746_p0.jpg?v=1763717500","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781781570746","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}