PICTURE PERFECT POSING Practicing the Art of Posing for Photographers and Models ROBERTO VALENZUELA
Picture Perfect Posing: Practicing the Art of Posing for Photographers and Models Roberto Valenzuela
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[email protected]m New Riders is an imprint of Peachpit, a division of Pearson Education Copyright © 2014 by Roberto Valenzuela All photography © Roberto Valenzuela except where noted Editors: Christina Leung and Ted Waitt Senior Production Editor: Lisa Brazieal Cover and Interior Design: Mimi Heft Developmental Editor: Nolan Hester Copyeditor: Liz Welch Compositor: WolfsonDesign Indexer: James Minkin
About the Cover Photo Model: Kristen Dalton (Miss USA 2009) Photo Shoot Location: Mogul Los Angeles Make Up, Hair, and Nails: Fiore Beauty Dress: Alexander McQueen Stylist: Laura Hine Camera: Hasselblad H5D Photo Editor: Rocco Ancora Photographer: Roberto Valenzuela
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I want to dedicate this book to my mom. To me you are the most amazing and inspiring woman in my life. I thank God every day for giving me a mother like you. To my wife Kim—my life partner and my best friend. I am who I am thanks to your unconditional love. You make me want to be a better person. I know I am not easy, but you love me and accept me just the way I am. Regardless of where we are in the world, it always