Watercolor Portrait Photography

The Art of Polaroid SX-70 Manipulation

Helen T. Boursier

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Book Description

Polaroid SX-70 instant color film allows photographers an unexpected way to create one-of-a-kind portraits. Basic techniques such as selecting settings, composing images, working with subjects, lighting the portrait, and manipulating images for a final product are covered. Detailed advice is given on the best times to do manipulating, what tools can be used to achieve desired effects, and specific DayLab II procedures for SX-70 Time Zero film. Also discussed are marketing issues, from determining a cost-effective pricing strategy to exploring ways to package and promote this service.

Synopsis

In the ever-changing world of portrait photography, it still remains difficult to find new techniques to create beautiful and satisfying pictures. Polaroid SX-70 instant colour film allows photographers an unexpected artistic way to create one-of-a-kind portraits by rubbing, bending and scratching images into any design they choose. Basic techniques such as selecting settings, composing images, working with subjects, lighting the portrait, and manipulating images for a final product are covered.

Paperback - 110 pages (1 September, 2000)
Amherst Media
ISBN: 1584280328