Comments on: The Perfect Portrait Guide – How to Photograph People – Book Review

By: laire

laire — Mon, 17 Jan 2011 20:27:19 +0000

My developer, here in l Los Angeles, tells me that many of his clients are going back to film because they like the skin tones produced by film. I use the Hasselblad 503cw (film) medium format, and can go either way, (film/digital). Digital has immediate feedback and ease of file transfer, but as far as film latitude (exposure/equipment/natural characteristics), I personally prefer a medium format film slide/neg. You simply cannot compare 35mm digital to medium format film or digital. The 2.5x sensor size (medium format Hasselblad/others, 30-60 megapix) renders resolution unequaled compared to 35mm. Experienced professionals, other than wedding photographers, haven’t necessarily switched to digital. It’s similar to listening to stereo. I find analog, vinyl and tube amplification much warmer and simply more pleasing to the ear. Many stereophiles will agree, especially if they grew up listening to ‘quality’ analogue stereo reproduction. So, don’t buy into the concept that new technology is necessarily better. Many products are significantly inferior, but cost effective and affordable for the masses, as we see with the plastic cameras and lenses in production today marketplace.

By: lampi

lampi — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 06:48:25 +0000

After reading your articles about portrait photography, it is hard to imagine there are better books and info.

By: BRIAN BLACKMAN

BRIAN BLACKMAN — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 20:59:03 +0000

I am still using film cameras. Any information i get on them will be welcome. Iwill also like more information on portrait

By: Jason

Jason — Thu, 26 Apr 2007 13:01:45 +0000

Why on earth should anyone be so shocked that a photography book is published for film and not digital?

Having a digital sensor is behind the shutter instead of a square of film does not change any of the basic principles of photography.

Also, although it is in decline there are many people out there still using film.

By: Darren

Darren — Fri, 08 Dec 2006 00:01:23 +0000

hehe – yes that design was a bit average but the hand-drawn setups were helpful.

thanks Scott.

By: Scott Hampton

Scott Hampton — Thu, 07 Dec 2006 23:47:33 +0000

How ironic!

I just went on a book binge, too, and that’s one of the books that I purchased!

I was wondering the same thing about the film, and was a little shocked that it was from 2002.

One thing that annoyed me was the page design. The leftover RayGun design with the direction lines and arrows…ugh.

As far as content, yes, it was very wholesome. The book doesn’t beat you over the head, but it delivers complicated topics very easy. I like the approach that it takes on light. The hand-drawn setups are excellent learning guides.

I recommend it. It’s a good read!

By: Brian

Brian — Mon, 04 Dec 2006 16:08:52 +0000

Thanks for the review!