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The Glitterguru on Photoshop: From Concept to Cool


Book Review byBook review by Victoria Maciulski

This book wasn't This book wasn't exactly what I expected, but I found it to be interesting anyway. It is more for the person who wants to do professional photography and/or serious retouching of photos for publications. Troche, aka the Glitterguru, gives diagrams on lighting set-ups for photo shoots and LOTS of info on retouching photos, including color photos for each example.

The author goes into detail about how freelancers get contracts for and produce images for various purposes. The chapter o n pre-production tells you how to nail down the concept, create a shot list, gather your team, cast a model, get props, get storyboards to crew, doing lighting set-ups and test shots, etc. Sounds kind of like making a movie.

She also has a chapter of advice on how to deliver your finished product to clients. (RGB or CMYK, print or digital, etc.) And, there's a good section on the business of photography and digital imaging. It covers marketing, estimating a job, copyright issues and more. There is even information on how to deal with art directors and other creative types.

Suzette has a significant on-line presence at http://glitterguru.com/suzette/index.htm. You can find examples from the book on there.

If you are starting out in the business of photography or editing digital images, or are just thinking about it, this would be a good book to read. It will give you a look at what's involved, and advice on how to make money in the business.

(This book was awarded a "BEST" book award for 2003 from the Design Bookshelf)

The Glitterguru on Photoshop: From Concept to Cool
By Suzette Troche-Stapp -- 240 pages $39.99 Date: Thu, 29 Jan 2004; 240 pages $39.99 ; 0402-09; Click above for more details or to purchase.

Reviewed by Victoria Maciulski

 
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