Get behind the images and see how award-winning photographers create memorable portraits that capture the magic of childhood. Written by Bill Hurter, editor of Rangefinder magazine, this book draws on the work and experience of over twenty top professional photographers in the portrait industry. In it, you?ll learn the creative and technical skills they apply every day, on every shoot.

Beginning with equipment, you?ll learn how pros make their gear work for them. Next, you?ll get an inside look at studio lighting for children?s portraits. You?ll also learn how pros approach posing?for infants, toddlers, school-age children and teens?and the techniques they use to generate priceless expressions. Also featured are helpful techniques for clothing selection and composition, as well as tips on the psychology of working with children.

Closing with a sales-boosting discussion on creating storytelling albums of children?s photography, this book provides creative insight and techniques portrait photographers can apply immediately to achieve amazing results.