When you
learn tricks top photographers use to capture
every shot and get perfect
exposure -- People will say "Wow,
you took those pictures with that little camera!"
From the desk
of Ana Chopelas,
Dear Digital Photographer,
You probably know you can take
better pictures than you already have.
That’s why I created this digital photography
guide. You are about to learn how to (1) capture
every shot, (2) get perfect exposure, (3) capture people’s
personalities in portraits, and (4) increase the number of usable
shots in a “roll of film”.
I had the same challenges when I started
taking photographs about 30 years ago.
My subjects were stiff and unnatural looking, there
were ugly shadows hiding their features, the focus was
in the wrong part of the photo, the compositions were
not attractive or interesting, and backgrounds
detracted from the person.
In short, my subjects looked worse
than they do in person. No one liked me taking
their picture and hid if they saw me coming with my
camera.
The
solution to my problem
To learn the art of taking great pictures,
I read everything I could get my hands on for taking
better photographs. I found this information scattered
throughout many difference sources. I tried everything
out. Through this process, I learned the underlying
purposes of many of the tricks of the trade.
This taught me how to avoid major mistakes.
Later, I hung out in online forums to find out how other
photographers solved their problems. It took years
to hone my craft to the point that other photographers
started asking for my tricks and techniques.
My skills even translated into great
ebay product pictures. I got several unsolicited
emails from other sellers commenting, “How do
you make your pictures look so much better than everyone
else’s? What are your secrets?”
My pictures helped me garner much higher bids for these
items than what the competition was receiving.
I decided to answer all these questions
in one place. It is the only book
of its kind specializing in all aspects of portrait
photography, including lighting, posing, hair and clothing
considerations, backdrops, studio, cameras, lenses,
outdoor photos, candids, selfportraits, group photos
such as family portraits, plus other specialties, such
as, senior portraits, wedding portraits, baby portraits,
pregnancy portraits, beach portraits, outdoor portraits
and much more.
Who
am I?
You have probably never heard of me
but I assure you that I am well qualified to author
this guide.
- I have published over 50 technical
articles on optical properties in scientific journals.
- I have over 30 years of photography
experience on a wide range of equipment.
- I am a physicist who understands
optics, light and color, and have taught many courses
for both the scientist and non-scientist on these
topics.
- I have run a research optics laboratory
for over 25 years.
- I have artist’s training in
composition, materials, and colors.
- I have sold about a hundred portraits
just this last year in my spare time
- I have a steady stream of people
wanting to hire me as a photographer.
Learn professional
secrets to capturing every shot
A glance at any snapshot of people
often reveals a number of glaring mistakes that you
can avoid. With little effort you can turn what
would have been an okay snapshot to a portrait that
draws people in. Instead of spending unnecessary
time editing pictures in Photoshop, you can make your
subject look their best in every shot once you know:
- How to select the best lenses for
your circumstances, so your subjects will look well
proportioned or you acheive the desired effects. You will save money by buying
only what you need.
- Which aperture settings to use for
a given situation so you never ruin a good photograph
again with unsightly backgrounds.
- How to best light your subject so
you can avoid ugly and unflattering shadows or over/underexposed sections in your photos.
- Which white balance settings will
provide the best looking skin tones, for example, saving you hours
correcting colors.
- How to control autofocus settings
so you can accurately pinpoint which subject is in
focus even if it off center. You will have no
more out of focus subjects.
- Which ISO and resolution settings
will capture the best images so you will capture the
sharpest images possible. No more low quality
images.
- How to compose your photos to
give the most pleasing and interesting pictures.
People will not be able to tear their eyes from your
pictures.
Get Perfect Exposures
In photography, it’s
all about the lighting. Correctly illuminating
your subject is crucial to achieving the commanding
photograph. I am sure you’ve seen pictures
that are not well lit, such as having bright backgrounds
so the subject is not well lit. Difficult exposure
situations from windows streaming in sunlight with incandescent
lighting to stark sunlight to darkened rooms are challenges
that can be overcome. Even every day situations
can be a challenge to get a good exposure. You
will learn
- To take your camera off automatic
exposure to get the best pictures. You will
learn which of your camera modes are best for the
way you are taking your pictures.
- Rules of illuminating your subject
so you will know what to do and solve every situation.
- What to do when flash is not allowed,
say in a church wedding. You won’t miss
a picture.
- Tricks for capturing pictures with
a huge range in brightness. You will be amazed
at how simple this trick is.
- A simple explanation of f-stops and
shutter speeds to help you expose every picture perfectly.
No more guessing.
- Which few filters will best enhance
your photos so you don’t need to buy or carry
around extra equipment.
Let your subject’s
personality shine in your portraits
Nothing is less appealing
than a stiffly posed picture where either the clothing
or picture background is distracting or detracting.
Capture the personality of your subject once you know:
- How to avoid having a busy background
detract from your subject while photographing them
doing their favorite activities. Your subjects
will love seeing themselves that way.
- How to pose your subjects to make
them look their best. People will love you to
take their pictures.
- What common mistakes to avoid for
taking pictures of children. You will capture
those charming and intriguing pictures.
- What clothing choices will enhance
your subjects rather than detract from them.
- How to use props to help your subjects
express their individuality.
- Tips for special circumstances like
group and family photos, senior photos, pet portraits,
wedding portraits, and baby and small children photos.
Each situation calls for special needs. You
will be prepared for any contingency.
- What common mistakes to avoid when
taking outdoor portraits.
- Which 11 simple tricks will dramatically
improve your candid portraits.
Simple electronic
darkroom techniques
Unfortunately, we can’t
make every shot perfect, particularly in dynamic unposed
situations. It may not be cropped right, there
may be an undesirable color case, or the horizon might
not be horizontal. Step by step simple instructions
can help you:
- Crop your pictures to make your subject
stand out and emphasize his/her best features.
- Eliminate blemishes and make skin
smooth without changing the appearance of your subject
- Color correct your photographs so
your subjects will look lifelike and healthy
- Fix tilted horizons or lens distortions
to make more pleasing photographs.
- Eliminate harsh shadows or fix blah
photographs so they have more snap and power to them.
- Make your subjects stand out even
if the background is distracting. This will strengthen
the theme of the photograph and draw people’s
eyes to it.
You will also
save money
If you’ve paid
for a good set of portraits from a commercial studio,
you know that one small set of pictures can run into
the hundreds dollars. Likewise, fully equipping
a studio can reach deep into your pockets. You will
save many times over the price of this course:
- Having a spot for taking portrait
photos with perfect lighting and environment allows
you to be able to take photos any time. Some
inexpensive tricks to set up a spot anywhere for perfectly
illuminating your subject. You will be pleased
at how quickly you can set it up and stow it away.
- You will find economical ways to
equip your home studio so that it can grow as you
become more popular and proficient as a photographer.
- You will learn which accessories
are necessary and useful and which are not.
You will not only save money by not having to buy
extra equipment, you will also carry less weight and
bulk around. If you are a physically small person
like I am, this improves your comfort level dramatically.
- You will save money by being able
to take your own portraits at special events.
- You may even earn money by being
hired to take photos at special events.
Information at
your fingertips
This is not your typical
electronic product where you have to muddle through
pages and pages of information to find one detail you
are looking for. You will receive a 150 page
electronic guide that is fully indexed and tabbed for
easy navigation. It contains a comprehensive glossary
that includes both photographic and electronic jargon
explained in straightforward language.
To make everything easier
to learn, this course is fully illustrated with “right”
and “wrong” photographs, diagrams, and sketches.
There are a series of guided exercises to help you master
your camera and portrait photography before
you are out taking your precious photographs.
This is just the tip of
the iceberg! There’s so much more, I couldn't
possibly list it all here. And this is why I’m
offering you my Course to “Digital Photography Course ”
on a completely risk-free
basis. Here’s what my customers are saying about
my course:
"I love the approach of this book. I just want to push the button and make nice prints. Getting it right in the camera is the only way to go. I was simply overwhelmed by other digital photography guides that concentrated on what to do on the computer with my pictures. This book allows me the luxury of taking lots of pictures and getting prints straight away without hours of editing." -- Kent C., Retired, Wiley Publishing
" All the books I had seen on digital photography were about the post-processing, how to fix up my photos after I got them out of the camera. I didn't find anything teaching me how to avoid this processing, so I stuck to my old fully manual Nikon F camera, you know, one of those heavy bricks from the 1960's. After learning about Ana's "Digital Photography Course for Everyone", I found out all the things I needed to know to get at least the same amount of control as my trusty manual SLR. I also found out there are several ways in which I get more control with a digital camera. I now have two cameras, my old Nikon for times I don't mind carrying around several pounds of cameras and lenses, and my digital for convenience so I can still take pictures without all that weight. " -- Mindy W., Naturopathic Doctor
"As an artist, I am keenly aware of color. I would have never bought a digital camera if I didn't have the opportunity to learn techniques for making the colors come out right. All the digital photography I've seen by my friends and family had such dull and wrong colors. I am intimidated by technology and didn't want to have to spend time on the computer. Ana's "Digital Photography Course for Everyone" convinced me to go digital now that I know how to control many aspects of digital photography."-- Anna Rhodes, MFA, Artist and Instructor
You’ll own the benefit
of 30 years of experience and 11 years of university
education, condensed into a step-by-step, easy to understand
format. Only the essential information will be
provided, no funny anecdotes about someone’s uncle
or material that will go out of date next week or next
year.
With this information,
believe me, you’ll take beautiful compelling photographs.
For the rest of your life, YOU will have people
loving YOU to take their pictures, YOU will draw people
in as they can’t take their eyes off your photographs.
YOU will become the sought after expert that people
ask advice of and “How do you make your pictures
look so good?”
My Thirty+ Year
Education Is Yours Risk-Free
Here’s best
news of all: you made it here just in time to take advantage
of an unprecedented offer. (But please don’t contact
my existing customers about this.)
It's part of a marketing
test that's got my accountant up in arms; he thinks
that even our normal risk-free price of $64.95 is too
low. Registering for a 6-hour course with 9 other
students and covers only a fraction of the topics is
$105.00. I charge $125 for a 45 minute consultation.
I feel that
because the Internet has reduced many of our costs,
I can pass our savings on to our Internet customers
(i.e. you) until
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sales, we may or may not continue the special discount
after this date.
However,
if you order Digital Photography Course online
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incredibly low $39. That’s 40% off the everyday
price – and about what most people spend on developing
one roll of film.
And trust me, if you are
not able to take better portraits for any reason, or
you can return it for a 100% refund. (Read the details
of my guarantee below.)
Finally,
because I really want this test to increase sales, I’m
throwing in two exciting Free Bonus Reports
if you order online by
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Super Bonus #1
– “How to select a camera that meets your
needs – digital or film camera buying guide”
Value - $29
Sure, you can find free
buying guides all over the internet and in magazines,
but their vague and confusing advice doesn’t really
tell you what you need to know. For instance,
where are the best places to buy cameras, what essential
accessories should you have, should I buy a film or
digital camera.
This is not a rehash of
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to watch for, whether to buy used or new, how to test
used film cameras.
You will be secure in
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Special Report, all by itself, will save you at least
a factor of ten over the cost of the course itself.
Super Bonus #2
– “A complete guide to understanding aperture
and shutter speeds” Value $19
Talk to most people holding
a camera and you find that they do not have a clue what
the various settings on the lenses and shutter speeds
are for. It has gotten worse with the automatic-everything
electronic age. Fact is that most pictures come
out better in manual mode.
You will not believe how
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concepts. You will earn exactly how shutter speeds and
apertures affect your picture and how you can control
them easily.
It is written in easy
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better control over it. Comes complete with examples
and photos. You will be able to take stunning
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 I
insist that you order Digital Photography Course at
entirely at my risk. That’s why
this course comes with a Risk-Free, 100% Money-Back
Guarantee. There’s absolutely NO
RISK on your part. Why am I going to such
great lengths?
Even though I’ve
been in business for five years – and I’m
a well known and published scientist– I want you
to feel absolutely certain there’s no way you
can "get taken." After all, I’m a respected
professional and my reputation is on the line.
So go ahead and order
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and profit from them. If you somehow fail to capture
better portraits within 60 days – you can return
the course for an immediate 100% refund of your purchase
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Finally, because you’re
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that’s a guaranteed gain no matter
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Once you have ordered the
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full instructions and a set of FAQs covering most if
not all of your questions. You will be able to
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value
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guide to apertures and shutter speeds, a $19 value
Keep in mind that when you use our order
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course plus two bonuses within 5 minutes
so you can start taking great portraits tomorrow. If
you order by check with our "other order form",
the software will be mailed to you within two business
days.
I look forward to getting a letter
from you, telling me about your successful
photography (please include a copy of your
favorite picture by email). Even though I get an enormous
amount of mail, please write to me. I’d love to
hear your success story!
Sincerely,
Ana Chopelas
P.S., For about the cost of processing
a single roll of film, you could be on your way to taking great pictures.
People will even want to buy your work.
P.P.S. Remember, I guarantee that you
will be satisfied with this course; otherwise, you can
return it over the next 60 days from now for a prompt
100% refund... PLUS... you still get to keep the two
Special Bonuses worth $48 just for trying it out.
P.P.S. If you don’t order Digital Photography Course for Everyone right now, how will
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you from a good photographer to a great photographer?
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