Garage Glamour: Digital Nude and Beauty Photography Made Simple 
asked by bones on November 29, 2006 3:34 PM
Nude and beauty photographers can find the invaluable high-impact techniques in this exhaustively illustrated manual that covers everything from compositional tips for clothing, accessories, and poses to more technical challenges such as lighting, lens selection, and exposure, demonstrating how to produce stunning, world-class images using minimal equipment without accruing a burdening investment. Beginning with the Four S's of glamour photography (sexiness, sultriness, sensuality, and seductiveness), amateurs and professionals alike are shown new ways to achieve beautiful shots, with additional tips on working with models that include methods for accentuating assets while minimizing flaws and initiating comfortable working relationships. Photographers are also shown how to turn their hobby into a successful career, or enhance the productivity and income of an existing business by honing marketing and advertising skills and mastering the art of generating business by referral. Based on the author's popular website (www.garageglamour.com), this guide offers helpful instruction to creating glamorous, sexy images like those seen in Playboy, Maxim, and other men's magazines.
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Rolando Gomez is a photographer who has experienced almost every type of scenery, from the dangers of combat to the horrors of Rwanda to up close and personal with U.S. Presidents. It is clear however that his overwhelming favorite genre is Beauty and teaching his students how to photograph it. In his book, Garage Glamour, Rolando schools us in the art, theory, and practical aspects of how to take photographs of beautiful women. Given the assumption that the reader has some foundation of photographic knowledge, Rolando presents the information necessary to create the masterpiece photos of beautiful women with the glowing skin that we've all come to admire. His presentation of photo infomation is factual in nature, however a close examination suggests it comes with feeling from his heart. If this is a skill you've considered learning, this is the book for you.
reviewed by harrypotter on November 29, 2006 4:07 PM
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Rolando knows his stuff! This book is an excellent "jumping in" point for photographer's that wish to get into Glamour photography. You can tell by reading that Rolando has a true appreciation for his subject matter and has refined his technique to create a very vivid, elegant style. He provides great background for both the "how" and the "why" of the technique he explains to create great images and uses his own excellent example pictures as illlustration. This book will give you not only a solid foundation to start your own shoots and learn to control light, but is a valuable reference as you skill grow!
reviewed by smiling on November 29, 2006 5:14 PM
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Once you buy the book, you will be hooked on shooting Glamour style photography.
I have been to Rolando's workshops, and I can say that the content and images in this book really come alive during his workshops. The images in the book are what you create in the workshops. All through the book you can feel Rolando's passion for this art and passing his knowledge to others who share his passion. This a must have reference book if you are at all serious about shooting Glamour.
I have been to Rolando's workshops, and I can say that the content and images in this book really come alive during his workshops. The images in the book are what you create in the workshops. All through the book you can feel Rolando's passion for this art and passing his knowledge to others who share his passion. This a must have reference book if you are at all serious about shooting Glamour.
reviewed by bethness on November 29, 2006 6:58 PM
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"Garage Glamour" should be a required reference book for all the Glamour photographers out there! Not only can those already shooting Glamour learn something from this book, but those aspiring to learn Glamour will find a wealth of information inside.
Having been to a couple of Rolando's workshops, I can say that Rolando has a `true passion' for Glamour photography and for getting the word out. He loves to help others learn the `craft' of Glamour photography. This book is great by itself and works great as a companion to his workshops.
This book discusses the concepts behind successful Glamour photography and how to properly light the model. It does an excellent job of meticulously annotating the setups used for each of the shots shown. I learn something every time I read through it.
A highly recommended book and a `must read' for all aspiring Glamour photographers.
Having been to a couple of Rolando's workshops, I can say that Rolando has a `true passion' for Glamour photography and for getting the word out. He loves to help others learn the `craft' of Glamour photography. This book is great by itself and works great as a companion to his workshops.
This book discusses the concepts behind successful Glamour photography and how to properly light the model. It does an excellent job of meticulously annotating the setups used for each of the shots shown. I learn something every time I read through it.
A highly recommended book and a `must read' for all aspiring Glamour photographers.
reviewed by bestseller on November 29, 2006 7:18 PM
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I read this from cover to cover when I first received it several months ago. From the first read, I picked up several techniques that I immediately put to good use.
Now I refer to it periodically and often find answers to questions that come up as I become a better photographer.
The images are great and well documented and the text is easily understood.
Now I refer to it periodically and often find answers to questions that come up as I become a better photographer.
The images are great and well documented and the text is easily understood.
reviewed by oden on November 29, 2006 7:33 PM