This book is for everyone who wants to learn how to photograph their clients better, more easily, and with more pizzazz than before.

In it, you will learn all the techniques you need to work with kids of all agesfrom newborns to teenagers. By mastering a little bit of child psychology, Marilyn shows you how to establish and maintain control over the session, while still keeping it fun for the child. Also covered are techniques for studio lighting, from selecting equipment, to creating a lighting setup that suits younger subjects (and takes into account the fact that they may not want to stay put!).

Additionally, you'll learn the business skills you need to succeed in this competetive fieldfrom marketing, to consultations, to presenting proofs, you'll learn how to make each stage of the process a profitable one.

FEATURES:

Tips for creating a child-friendly studio

What to expect at a typical sessionand how to ensure the best results every step of the way

Techniques for working with infants, toddler, school-age kids, and teens

Using digital imaging techniques to transform portraits into works of art

Marketing and sales techniques to help your studio succeed