Good books for portrait/models?

[DStanic]

I am just getting into shooting "models", basically TF* and I'm looking to learn as much as I can about poses and such. I have shot one model so far and had pretty good results (could have been better of course, but could have been worse) I think this model was pretty easy to work with anyways.

I have read Succeed in Portrait Photography (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Succeed-Portrait-Photography/dp/2880468116) which I got at a used bookstore. Quite a bit of useful tips and I should read it again. But I was wondering what are some of the better books out there before I go out and buy random ones?

Any other resources (online) would be great as well. :)

[carlomontoya]

http://www.amazon.com/Model-Posing-Fashion-Glamour-Photography/dp/144148888X/ref=pd_sim_b_18#

[springer]

Check this one out:

http://www.blurb.com/bookstore/detail/814032

Simply a bunch of photos of different poses.

[DStanic]

Those look like good suggestions! I will consider those for sure!

Scott Kelby had tons of books.. are there any portrait books he has that are worth looking into?

[carlomontoya]

Also, if you're unlucky like me (can't find a volunteer model), then you can use posable toys to practice what you've learned from books. But if you're lucky, then I envy you.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/carlo_montoya/sets/72157622141585073/

[DStanic]

Also, if you're unlucky like me (can't find a volunteer model), then you can use posable toys to practice what you've learned from books. But if you're lucky, then I envy you.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/carlo_montoya/sets/72157622141585073/

lol.. that's kinda funny but you gotta do what you gotta do! I've actually thought about buying a mannequin (if i could find a cheap used one somewhere) to practise flash photography with.

[carlomontoya]

@DStanic: (off topic) Er, actually, there are lifelike dolls that one can use.

Disclaimer first: I'm in no way encouraging s_x with dolls or pornography by sharing the link below. I just believe that if one has money, he or she can buy one of the dolls to practice posing with.

http://www.realdoll.com/

(end off topic)

[FZ1]

LOL...that's a pricey model! Kinda freaky too.

[springer]

I'm curious about what they ship them in.... a casket? :shock:


Haha, I agree, kinda freaky.

[carlomontoya]

(off topic) I'd have to settle for the upcoming Revoltech Queen's Blade Melona and Menace. If I were a millionaire, I may buy one s_x doll :p but since I'm not, I'd rather use the money for a future L. (end off topic)

Back to topic, while I recommended the book above, I don't have it actually but I am planning to get it soon. What I have is Doug Box's Guide to Posing for Portrait Photographers (http://www.amazon.com/Doug-Guide-Posing-Portrait-Photographers/dp/1584282487/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1252809571&sr=8-1). I reviewed it. I suggest you scan it first if it's available in a library or physical bookstore.

The best portrait book I have is one I found in a used bookstore, "The Art of Portraits and The Nude" (The Kodak Library of Creative Photography). It only has 101 pages but those 101 pages speak volumes. I wish all books were written like this.