Douglas Allen Box

Virtually every time I download pictures from my card, I experience disappointment. What in my mind will be a “masterpiece” will better serve as illustrations of mistakes to avoid.

Like many amateur photographers, one of my desires is to capture memorable images of my family and friends. Instead, I find a litany of mistakes to avoid. Over-exposed. Under-exposed. Poor f-stop selection. Poor Contrast. Unflattering light. Shadows hiding key facial features. Vibration. You name the problem; I have the “masterpiece” to illustrate it.

This book of beautiful natural light portraits was written for me. It promises to teach me to shoot impressive results every time. Douglas Allen Box is a professional photographer who specializes in photographing children, families, and weddings. He offers specific advice on equipment and lenses selection; shot composition; posing; close-ups. The range of techniques to enrich various natural light portraits makes for great reading and dreaming.

My hunch is this guide will serve any photographer -- beginner, serious amateur, semi-pro, and pro—who encounters field challenges.

Only time will tell, however, if it has the desired effect on my photographs.

Penned by the Pointed Pundit
August 23, 2006
10:18:23 AM… (altro)