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Bellies and Babies: The Business of Maternity and Newborn Photography
Author(s): Sandy Puc' (Author)
- Publisher: Wiley
- Publication Date: 23 Aug. 2013
- Edition: 1st
- Language: English
- Print length: 224 pages
- ISBN-10: 9781118407509
- ISBN-13: 9781118407509
Book Description
Learn to master the art of maternity and newborn photography
Maternity and newborn photography is an exciting new photographic specialty with a growing market. In this book by professional photographer and Canon Explorer of Light Sandy Puc, you will find both information and inspiration. This book covers technical aspects such as equipment, lighting techniques, and composition, but also examines the human side of the equation: how to make moms comfortable during the shoot, tips on photographing newborns, suggestions for props and poses for children under a year of age, and much more. Additionally, it will include business strategies for photographers who are looking to expand into this bourgeoning market.
- Addresses what photographers need to know to venture into this popular specialty
- Provides technical information about equipment, lighting, composition, camera settings, and printing
- Explains how to make expectant mothers feel comfortable and attractive during the shoot, how to work with newborns, techniques for posing children younger than a year, tips on using props, and more
- Illustrated with dozens of the author’s maternity and newborn portraits
Bellies and Babies: The Art of Maternity and Newborn Photography offers photographers both the information and ideas they need to successfully photograph expectant mothers and newborns.
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From the Inside Flap
Build your business from tiny beginnings
Maternity and baby photography is both a rewarding specialty and the perfect foundation for a lifetime business. Make happy clients of brand-new parents, and you’re on your way to chronicling that baby’s entire life with your camera.
Sandy Puc’ knows the secrets, and shares them in this guide. Packed with creative guidance and down-to-earth business advice, it’s a blueprint for building the career of a lifetime.
- Why you need a baby plan, and what it should include
- Secrets for developing your unique style
- Props and wardrobe items to have when photographing infants
- Tips for dealing with fussy babies and shy children
- How to price your work and determine an accurate cost of sale
- Customer service policies and pricing guides that protect you and please clients
- Step-by-step marketing ideas
- Words clients should never hear from you
About the Author
Sandy Puc’ holds the prestigious titles of Print Master and Explorer of Light from Canon USA. Her highly successful studio is known for the outstanding quality of both the work and customer service. Sandy conducts numerous workshops each year.