Review: Model Photography Handbook, Frank Doorhof

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Via publisher Van Duuren Media, we received a copy of Frank Doorhof's book Model Photography Handbook, covering everything a photographer needs to know before, during and after the shoot.

This book is the translation of the international bestseller Mastering the Model Shoot by world-famous fashion lighting photographer and trainer Frank Doorhof. This book was reviewed by Elja some time ago. Frank takes you behind the scenes and unravels all the secrets of a successful model photography workflow.

In this unique book, Frank starts at the beginning: how to find models and attractive locations, how to work with backgrounds and how to work alone or with a team, including a stylist, hair stylist and make-up artist, to create striking photos.

The lighting and light setups that made Frank famous are then discussed in detail, including diagrams and detailed explanations. You learn how Frank lights his photos, and you will be surprised by how simple it can sometimes be to achieve the same effects.

He also covers other important, but often forgotten, matters such as calibrating your monitor, how to use a colour chart and why, and how, you should use a light meter to achieve consistent and reproducible lighting for every photo shoot.

Frank also explains his retouching techniques with step-by-step instructions, and shows you from start to finish how to create various looks. In short, if you are looking for a book that covers every aspect of model photography, look no further.

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Conclusion

Frank is genuinely able to describe and explain a concept in writing. His teaching skills are very clear to me when reading this book, and that makes all the difference.

Alongside the educational aspects, there is so much creativity to see in this book, and it is very difficult not to become inspired while reading it. This combination makes the overall impression of the book very good.

This book is highly recommended for anyone even slightly interested in model photography. It is one of the best books I have ever read when it comes to photography education literature.

Frank Doorhof has done a fantastic job of passing on all his knowledge to the reader in an easy and understandable way. It is an enjoyable read! So if you are interested in photographing models, or if you want good tips on photographing people in general, this book is definitely for you.

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