Retro Glamour & Pinup Photography - by Brad Barton (Paperback)

About the Book

Today's portrait photographers owe a debt of gratitude to old-school pin-up and glamour photographers, who knew how to entice viewers with images that ooze with a playful, come-hither sexuality. The subjects were impeccably posed, lit, attired, and directed to ensure that every portrait was evocative and gave viewers insight into the woman's personality'whether she were a smokey-eyed siren or a girl-next-door type. In this book, award-winning photographer Brad Barton (Fort-Worth, TX) compiles 60 memorable final portraits, behind-the-scenes shots, and image alternates that show a range of styles that duplicate (and re-invent) vintage looks his clients and portrait recipients love. Readers will learn how to connect with clients, create effective lighting setups, correct perceived flaws through posing, drum up playful prop-and-set combinations to develop a portrait theme, and more. Readers will also find a host great tips for maximizing each image through thoughtful and efficient post-production work. Armed with the tips in this book, beginners and pros alike will find a renewed creative vision and have at hand the powerful tools required to bring their portrait ideas to life.

Book Synopsis

Today's portrait photographers owe a debt of gratitude to old-school pin-up and glamour photographers, who knew how to entice viewers with images that ooze with a playful, come-hither sexuality. The subjects were impeccably posed, lit, attired, and directed to ensure that every portrait was evocative and gave viewers insight into the woman's personality -- whether she were a smokey-eyed siren or a girl-next-door type.

In this book, award-winning photographer Brad Barton (Fort-Worth, TX) compiles 60 memorable final portraits, behind-the-scenes shots, and image alternates that show a range of styles that duplicate (and re-invent) vintage looks his clients and portrait recipients love. Readers will learn how to connect with clients, create effective lighting setups, correct perceived flaws through posing, drum up playful prop-and-set combinations to develop a portrait theme, and more.

Readers will also find a host great tips for maximizing each image through thoughtful and efficient post-production work. Armed with the tips in this book, beginners and pros alike will find a renewed creative vision and have at hand the powerful tools required to bring their portrait ideas to life.

Review Quotes

"Brad Barton is a true artist. He is not afraid to step out of the box with his unique vision and style. You will thoroughly enjoy this homage to the glamour and pinup masters of the past." --Dave Doeppel, CPP, www.LApinups.com "This book is a must for any photographer looking to offer a style of creativity that will interest all women clients. Brad's ability to share lighting and posing techniques is perfect for all skill levels, and his creative way of educating will motivate all photographers to move their business in an exciting direction." --Kay W. Eskridge, PPA Certified, Master Photographic Craftsman, Kodak Alaris Speakers Team

About the Author

Brad Barton is a North Texas-based artist who tells people's stories and captures their emotions in sometimes fantastical, sometimes bizarre, sometimes surreal ways. Using his imagination, camera, and digital tools, he has created work for clients big and small. His work has been published in nationally distributed books and magazines and has appeared in feature length motion pictures. He is also the recipient of numerous industry awards. Brad holds the Master of Photography and Photographic Craftsman degrees from Professional Photographers of America and is committed to teaching and writing about art and photography.