Classic glamour photography - Duncan Evans

"Classic Glamour Photography" takes readers behind the scenes to reveal the secrets of the world's top professional glamour photographers. Through a series of major features, each devoted to the work of a single photographer, it uncovers the keys to individual approaches, styles and techniques. Its combination of authoritative in-depth analysis and vivid illustration makes it an essential purchase for all photographers, whether aspiring amateurs or seasoned professionals.;The book is divided into two main sections - "Classic Photographers" and "Working Professionally". The first section examines the work of such top professionals as Michael Boys, Bob Carlos Clarke, Lucien Clergue, Jan Cobb, Beverly Goodway, David Hamilton, John Kelly, Cheyco Leidmann, Patrick Lichfield, John Mason, Byron Newman, Uwe Omner, Chris Thomson and James Wedge. Each of these photographers is featured individually, with a selection of their favourite shots. The text explains their basic philosophy and approach to the subject and the technical tricks of the trade they use. The second section provides the essential practical back-up to this information. With coverage of cameras, lenses, film, accessories, light and lighting, working in the studio, shooting on location, composition, working with models and post-production, it completes this guide to the world of professional glamour photography.