Professional Digital Portrait Photography

Digital portrait photography offers a number of advantages—both creatively and financially. Yet, because the learning curve is so steep, making the transition to digital can be frustrating. Jeff Smith, a studio owner and successful digital portrait photographer, walks you through the process from a professional perspective. Based on his own experiences, Smith helps you avoid common problems. Next, he provides techniques for creating dazzling digital portraits—from shooting digitally to editing the images, retouching and adding special effects. You'll see how to get the best results from your lab and how to educate your clients about this exciting new technology.