Walking photographers through the process of capturing the many possibilities of the human form, Figure Photography presents the techniques for shooting tasteful, beautiful figure images that make a statement, grab attention and create an emotional impact. This book provides behind-the-scenes looks at a variety of assignments, covered from concept to execution, showing the decisions that went into the styling of the set and model, the lighting setup used to capture the desired mood and post-production techniques used to enhance the final results.

See your favorite pop culture icons like never before in this collection of humorous photographs featuring Sideshow figures. Join celebrated photographer Daniel Picard as he explores what his favorite pop culture heroes and villains are up to when they’re not caught up in the battle between good and evil. This unique collection of meticulously composed images showcases a variety of comic book and movie icons in realistic and often hilarious everyday settings. Using fan-favorite figures from Sideshow Collectibles, Picard gives these classic characters a fresh twist, presenting them in perfectly arranged, to-scale environments that create believable scenes and tongue-in-cheek parodies. Among the gallery of memorable images are photographs of a Stormtrooper with a desk job, the Joker shopping for a Batman Halloween costume, and Harley Quinn taking a selfie. Featuring a foreword by Simon Pegg, an afterword by Kevin Smith, and an introduction from Daniel Picard detailing his one-of-a-kind take on pop culture parody, Figure Fantasy is a true treasure for fans, collectors, and photographers alike.

Covers the basics of digital glamour, such as what kind of camera you need, making and shooting in a home-studio, and how to shoot digital glamour shots outdoors. Chapters in the book cover commercial glamour - adverts, fashion and magazine features - lingerie, pin-ups, the nude, fetish and more futuristic glamour shots. It also includes a discussion of post-production and touching up. Structured around the three main areas of shooting the image, enhancing the image and enjoying the image, the Digital Photography series makes the world of digital imaging simple while concentrating on the photographic aspect. With the aid of inspirational images we are shown in easy steps how the image was taken, manipulated on the computer and output in the desired form.

"In the first book devoted to representations of Jesus Christ in contemporary photography, Nathalie Dietschy presents a rich range of images from the 1980s to the present day. Acclaimed photographers such as Catherine Opie, Wang Qingsong, Joan Fontcuberta, Greg Semu, Andres Serrano, David LaChapelle, Renee Cox and Bettina Rheims offer fresh - and often provocative - depictions of Christ that address issues from race to sexuality to gender. The Figure of Christ in Contemporary Photography guides the reader through these alternative representations, analysing the complex social, political and cultural issues that the photographs bring to light."--Provided by publisher.

Sixty of the best, most representative sequences from original 5,000 prints. Taken at speeds up to 1/6000th of a second, incredibly precise images show undraped male and female subjects in many activities.

- What is toy photography and why you should start photographing something other than yourself or the food you eat - Who were the first toy photographers and how far the field has progressed since then - How to pick a suitable toy to photograph and the pros and cons of different toys - What do those fancy photography terms mean and how they can be used to improve your photography - How does color affect the mood of the photograph and how you can use it to your advantage - What is the difference between photographing indoors and outdoors and how to overcome the difficulties of both - How can you make your toy fly without wings or have a bonfire without actual fire - What is the importance of posing your toy and why you should do it - How toys have "feelings" and how you can use them to emphasize the feeling of your photograph - What to do after taking the photo to tune the image and if it is really necessary - What are the benefits of sharing your photographs and various options on who to share them with - How can simple tricks make a huge difference in toy photography and why they are useful About the Expert: Born in 1981, Pınar Alsaç spent a significant part of her life playing with toys. She has always been fond of photography, and she started taking pictures as soon as she got her hands on her father's camera (around the age of 15). After learning the existence of social media, she decided to combine two of her hobbies, and became a toy photographer. She is constantly learning new things about both subjects, and her weapons of choice are her iPhone and her Lego minifigures. She currently lives in Antalya, Turkey with her father and their three cats. HowExpert publishes quick 'how to' guides on all topics from A to Z by everyday experts.