Capture the Moment

S Wilkerson

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Bantam Books Inc
15 April 2015

Photographic equipment & techniques; Digital photography: consumer & user guides

The premier online community for female photographers, Clickin Moms presents a photography guide featuring big, bold images coupled with short, focused, prescriptive tips for translating everyday life into stunning works of art.

Turn everyday photos intostunning works of art, with thisessential guide to photography

Featuring gorgeous phographs takn by the members the photography industry's largest social network of female photographers, Clickin Moms,this accessible and gift-worthy guide providesboth the inspiration and skills every photographer needs tocapture life's beautiful moments as frameable pieces of art-from breakfasts to birthday parties and first steps to first days of school.

With big, bold images paired with short, easy-to-follow tips progressing from elementary to advanced, this book is perfect for amateurs and professionals alike, covering equipment, composition, posing, low light, natural light, black and white, still life, and lifestyle photography. Assignments for experimenting with lighting and shooting locations round out the chapters, and advice based on photographs from over 100 contributors include these priceless suggestions-

. Channel the old masters-painters such as Rembrandt and DaVinci are great inspiration

. Anticipate emotion-watch for laughter and surprise

. Embrace harsh lighting, backlighting, dappled sunlight and shade and use them to your advantage

. Emphasize texture and seek out patterns-repetition can be striking and bold

. Shoot from unexpected angles-sometimes the best shot is from below, behind, or above

Clickin Moms is contributing 100 percent of the royalties fromCapture the Momentto the Ronald McDonald House, which provides accommodation for the families of seriously ill or injured children near the facility where a child is hospitalized.

By: S Wilkerson
Imprint: Bantam Books Inc
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 241mm, Width: 195mm, Spine: 24mm
Weight: 922g
ISBN: 9780770435271
ISBN 10: 0770435270
Pages: 256
Publication Date: 15 April 2015
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

acknowledgments Introduction CHAPTER 1 Natural Light CHAPTER 2 Composition CHAPTER 3 Storytelling CHAPTER 4 Fine Art CHAPTER 5 Black & White CHAPTER 6 Low Light Technically Speaking: A photographer's Reference contributor directory about the author Index

SARAH WILKERSON is CEO of Clickin Moms, which was founded by professional photographer Kendra Okolita in March 2008 and has grown to become the photography industry's largest female-photographer social network. Wilkerson, a graduate of Duke University and the University of Texas School of Law, lives with her husband, three sons, and a daughter. Wilkerson teaches advanced courses on photography composition and creativity.

Reviews for Capture the Moment

"A Gift Guide pick from Time, Real Simple, Colorado Parent ""This book is both beautiful to page through and a thorough instruction manual for beginning photographers. [Mom will] be inspired to pick up her camera and finally use it—without having to attend an actual photography class."" —Real Simple “This gorgeous guide is a beautiful collection of eclectic imagery illustrating deceptively simple tips for documenting daily life.” —Rachel Devine, coauthor of Beyond Snapshots “Capture the Moment is a stunning resource that will inspire new photographers, hobbyists, and moms as well as reinvigorate experienced pros. I adore the huge variety of contributors, illustrating so many styles, coming together to represent a common goal: capturing life and love via photography.” —Lena Hyde, photographer and founder of Design Aglow “If documenting life in all its beauty and humor is your passion then Capture the Moment will be an informed and accessible companion along the way.” —Stephanie Rausser, photographer of Lulu & Pip"