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Summary: This wealth of information WORKS! Guaranteed!
Review: As a photographer that has photographed tens of thousands of children and babies over the last 20 years, I feel qualified to say that the tips, tricks and techniques provided by Marilyn Sholin, in her new book, ABSOLUTELY WORK. Additionally, the information she provides would take some a "professional lifetime" to learn on one's own. Anyone planning to photograph children and babies can literally knock years off their learning curve by reading this book. Her techniques truly separate a true professional from a novice.
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Summary: Studio Portrait Photography of Children and Babies
Review: For those of us who are just getting started and hope to someday be a professional photographer this book is for you. The photographs and lighting diagrams are especially helpful if your still not quite sure of yourself. Hats off to Marilyn. THANKS
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Summary: GREAT BOOK FOR THOSE OF US JUST GETTING STARTED
Review: For those of us who are just getting started and hope to someday be a professional photographer this book is for you. The photographs and lighting diagrams are especially helpful if your still not quite sure of yourself. Hats off to Marilyn. THANKS
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Summary: Deserves a place in every photog's library
Review: I am biased: I know Marilyn. She's photographed my kids, and the pictures are truly a joy. I think I've got the "credentials" to say how good she is ... I was a photojournalist, with credits in National Geographic and lots and lots of top magazines around the world. Even if I did NOT know Marilyn, I would recommend this book to fellow photogs ... because at one time or another, we ALL have to photograph kids. She has the gift, and she spills her secrets willingly for all of us to benefit. Studio lighting a challenge for you? It sure is for me. How perfect to have the diagrams, the explanations, and the tips from one of America's top pro's to guide us. Whatever your stage in the photography world ... beginning to full-time pro, you'll be richer for discovering her proven techniques and straight-to-the-heart way of communicating. And yes, it's loaded with pix. Naturally!
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Summary: ONCE AGAIN....PICTURE PERFECT!!!
Review: I AM NOT A PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHER AND I ESPECIALLY LOVE THE BOOK! THE "PICTURE PERFECT" MOMENTS CAN BE APPRECIATED BY ANYONE- MOMS, DADS, GRANDMAS AND GRANDPAS! THIS BOOK WILL MAKE A BEAUTIFUL ADDITION TO MY "COFFEE TABLE" LIBRARY. I LOVE EVERY SINGLE PICTURE IN THE BOOK. EVERY SINGLE SHOT CAPTURES THE BRILLANCE AND BEAUTY OF CHILDREN! A DEFINITE TREAT TO SEE AND READ! KEEP UP THE SUPERIOR WORK MARILYN AND THANKS FOR SHARING YOUR WORK AND YOURSELF WITH US ALL!
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Summary: ONCE AGAIN....PICTURE PERFECT!!!
Review: I AM NOT A PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHER AND I ESPECIALLY LOVE THE BOOK! THE "PICTURE PERFECT" MOMENTS CAN BE APPRECIATED BY ANYONE- MOMS, DADS, GRANDMAS AND GRANDPAS! THIS BOOK WILL MAKE A BEAUTIFUL ADDITION TO MY "COFFEE TABLE" LIBRARY. I LOVE EVERY SINGLE PICTURE IN THE BOOK. EVERY SINGLE SHOT CAPTURES THE BRILLANCE AND BEAUTY OF CHILDREN! A DEFINITE TREAT TO SEE AND READ! KEEP UP THE SUPERIOR WORK MARILYN AND THANKS FOR SHARING YOUR WORK AND YOURSELF WITH US ALL!
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Summary: ONCE AGAIN....PICTURE PERFECT!!!
Review: I AM NOT A PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHER AND I ESPECIALLY LOVE THE BOOK! THE "PICTURE PERFECT" MOMENTS CAN BE APPRECIATED BY ANYONE- MOMS, DADS, GRANDMAS AND GRANDPAS! THIS BOOK WILL MAKE A BEAUTIFUL ADDITION TO MY "COFFEE TABLE" LIBRARY. I LOVE EVERY SINGLE PICTURE IN THE BOOK. EVERY SINGLE SHOT CAPTURES THE BRILLANCE AND BEAUTY OF CHILDREN! A DEFINITE TREAT TO SEE AND READ! KEEP UP THE SUPERIOR WORK MARILYN AND THANKS FOR SHARING YOUR WORK AND YOURSELF WITH US ALL!
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Summary: For stock studio photographers only
Review: I read the reviews on this book and decided to pick it up along with Vik Orenstein's. Orenstein's is definitely the better choice for my style. I have been photographing children for ten years and was looking for some fresh poses and ideas, and I found neither in Sholin's book. The shots are all poorly lit, boring stock studio photographs, like you would expect from a mall photo mill. If you are just getting into the children's portrait business and want to be more than just a stand-and-shoot photographer, this is NOT the book for you. For ideas on developing an interesting, fresh style of your own, choose Orenstein's book. I am returning this one because I have no use for it.
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Summary: For stock studio photographers only
Review: I read the reviews on this book and decided to pick it up along with Vik Orenstein's. Orenstein's is definitely the better choice for my style. I have been photographing children for ten years and was looking for some fresh poses and ideas, and I found neither in Sholin's book. The shots are all poorly lit, boring stock studio photographs, like you would expect from a mall photo mill. If you are just getting into the children's portrait business and want to be more than just a stand-and-shoot photographer, this is NOT the book for you. For ideas on developing an interesting, fresh style of your own, choose Orenstein's book. I am returning this one because I have no use for it.
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Summary: Highly recommended for the portrait photographer
Review: If you're new to photography or have the 30 years experience I do, Marilyn's book will give you new insights and ideas to both improve your photography and grow your business talents.
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