Land of 10,000 Lakes

So while here in MN we may have the most lakes of any state we really don't have much for stunning photogenic beaches. This leads me to being a little dreamy eyed when it comes to today's book review - Beautiful Beach Portraits by Mary Fisk-Taylor and Jamie Hayes. Their images are great. Well composed and properly lit while capturing genuine expressions from the subjects. The book is laid out in quick lessons. These two page spreads examine the details of each photograph. They have even included the date the image was taken which I like because the time of year can drastically affect the feel of the portrait. If you already have a working understanding of photography, live near incredible beaches, and are interested in trying your hand at beach portraits this book is a good place to start.
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Amherst Media
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