From: James Brown [xxx@xxxxxxxxxx.co.uk]

Posing Secrets - Vol. 1 is 'must' reading for anyone interested in all types of photographing the Human Form. With its 'in-depth' description and its illustrated way of how to pose a model, this book excels.

No matter how many years experience you have of posing models, this book will help you to find new ways.

Jim Brown

From: Mark Pearson

As a studio based full time professional photographer, I have over the years read a huge amount of books that promise to give you a "unique" insight into photography and techniques. Sadly many are lacking in the quality department and only put out re-hashed information. Needless to say there are a lot of books out there that are not worth spending the money on. When I first purchased Malcolm Boone's Posing Secrets Vol. 1 I fully expected it to be just another.

To my surprise, I found it full of superb techniques, was expertly written and gave a unique way of visualising poses. It allowed me to re-visit my training and look at posing subjects from a different angle. This has improved my technique and increased my skills base, which can only benefit my clients and increase my turnover. Just goes to show you can "teach an old dog new tricks". Thanks Malcolm, worth every penny. A good investment for any person looking at improving their posing skills and techniques.

Mark Pearson, Mark Pearson Photography, Leeds, UK.
http://www.markpearsonphotography.co.uk/

From: Bill Griffith [billgriffith@xxxxxxx.com]

Hi Malcolm,

Just when I thought I knew it all. After a lot of deliberation and reluctance to buying off the net rather than a bound book from a walk in bookshop, I bought your Posing Secrets Vol 1 and was truly amazed at the speed in which it arrived on my email, almost immediately, and the analytical and diagramatic contents. To learn what you provide in this Volume from a photographic school in Australia would cost around $400-$800 in fees, and then I doubt they would cover the topics you have in Posing Secret Vol 1.

You are certainly on a winner here Malcolm, giving the experienced and novice photographer an entirely new way of looking at the human body. It was money well spent, and normally it is easier to get money out of a beggar than it is to get money out of me.

Thanks,

Bill Griffith, Photojournalist, Sydney Australia.

From: Amanda Radovic

Malcolm's book is a no nonsense guide to posing a model. The book goes into great detail, not only posing the body but even foot and hand placement and what a huge difference this makes! I particularly liked the idea of visualizing my model as a silhouette - this takes away the distraction of everything except the form. Simple diagrams and straightforward language make it easy for non-techies like me to understand clearly.

My first assignment AFTER reading the book showed a huge improvement and the young lady was thrilled with her portraits - thanks Malcolm.

BTW - not only is it useful for photographers but a MUST READ for any aspiring models.

Amanda
http://www.amandasphotography.com.au/

From: Tina Davis [xxxxxx@msn.com]

I highly recommend this Posing Secrets Volume 1. It teaches the photographer how to pose every aspect of the subject from their head to their toes. Before I read the book I could only pose models with model pose cards, but now I can come up with my own posing ideas. I am very glad I bought the book and look forward to purchasing volume 2.

Tina Davis

From: Rena Wright [rena.wright@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx.org]

Hello,

I am a student photographer and I am absolutely amazed by how much I learned from your book. I purchased it the day it came out! I was so excited I couldn't wait for the file to download. When I opened it up and read it, I was floored.

I take photography classes and you simplified everything that I needed to know. The pictures helped to bring it all together. The most important thing that I learned from your book is that a body is a silhouette, if you stop focusing on clothing and see lines then you can take a better picture. Phenomenal work, I appreciate your dedication to complete this book.

Sincerely,

Rena Wright

From: Tim Cornia [xxxxxxxx@hotmail.com]

Malcolm,

I have just downloaded your Posing Secrets vol 1 and have spent the last hour going through it. All I can say is "Wow"!

Before, I would go through magazines and look at the posed pictures in the ads in an attempt to learn new poses but I wasn't sure what I was looking for. The sections in your book on body lines and foot placement made total sense and now I know what I am looking for when I look at the magazines. Thanks again for a very good informative book on posing.

Tim Cornia

From: Morgana Creely

I was browsing the web for information on studio portraits when I came across details for 'Posing Secrets Vol.1'. I'd never bought an ebook before, but it seemed to be exactly what I was looking for. So I took a gamble, and I'm really glad I did!

At first I was disappointed that the book wasn't full of photographs, but I soon realised that the diagrams gave a greater understanding of what the author was trying to get across.

Overall I highly recommend this excellent publication to anyone who wants to learn more about posing for portrait photography, on either side of the camera.

Morgana Creely
Melbourne, Australia

From: Laura Chapman [laurachapman@xxxx.co.za]

I'm a novice/amateur photographer and I feel I have been through a huge learning experience after reading your book. I have found in the past that I would become 'stuck' for the next pose for my model, and I have found your book incredibly helpful.

I have recently taken some photographs in which my model looks amazing, and I've been able to give good, precise instructions to her (at last I'm beginning to sound like I know what I'm talking about!)

Thanks so much for a great product. It was well worth the money I spent.

Laura Chapman

From: John Mullin [xxxxxxxxx@aol.com]

I have found the way I approach a session has now changed, with more forethought and use of your diagrams and rough sketches to help direct the subject. Making me feel more of a reasonably confident director than someone trying to communicate without much success.

My daughter tends to be my 'guinea pig' more often than not when trying something new and she summed it up better than I could - as she no longer finds posing difficult or like a game of twister that has gone wrong.

Best Regards

John Mullin