Erin Manning Biography
Erin Manning is an American Photographer, author, educator and TV personality. She started photography at a young age of 7 years when she discovered a book, The Family of a Man.
She is best known by her fans as a digital photographer and whose of the TV series, The Whole Picture. She has written two books, Portrait and Candid Photography and also Makes Money With Your Digital Photography. The two books were published by Wiley.
She graduated from Loyola Marymount with a degree in Studio Art/Graphic Design and she was working as a commercial, portrait and stock photographer. She is a member of The Los Angeles Digital Imaging Group, American Photographic Artists and Women in Photography International whose purpose is dedicated to improving the art and science of digital imaging.
Erin Manning Age
She has kept her date of birth private and thus there are no records showing where and when she was born.
Erin Manning Husband| Erin Manning Max Kellerman
Erin has been married to Max Kellerman since 1994. They were college sweethearts and Max admits to once hitting Erin but he says they were both drunk. Erin and Max have three children; Esther Kellerman, Sam Kellerman, and Mira Kellerman. Though there have been controversies, the couple has stayed together and there are no signs of the two break-ups.
Erin ManningErin Manning Career| Photography
Her career began as a commercial, portrait and stock photographer working for Getty Images. She has specialized with companies like AT and T, Bank of America, Disney, Lifestyle Magazines, Health Care organizations, and individuals. She was the host of the DIY Network’s The Whole Picture Series that was on the air from 2005-2009. In 2007, She partnered with Canon USA, Inc…, SanDisk, Adobe and FJ Westcott to create educational videos and articles.
She is a member of The Los Angeles Digital Imaging Group, American Photographic Artists and Women in Photography International whose purpose is dedicated to improving the art and science of digital imaging. She has written two books, Portrait and Candid Photography and also Makes Money With Your Digital Photography. The two books were published by Wiley.
Appearances and Publications
TV
- 2006–2010: DIY Network The Whole Picture – 26 episodes.
- 2009: E! That Morning Show
- 2009: QVC Digital Green Screen Projects
- 2007: ABC View From the Bay – Picture Perfect Photos.
- 2006: NBC Today Show – Digital Dating, Give it Your Best Shot.
- 2006: CBS The Early Show – Taking Perfect Holiday Photos.
- 2005: DIY Network Enable Your Home.
Online Training
- 2014: CreativeLive – How to Take Your Own Headshot
- 2013: CreativeLive – Digital Photography 101
- 2013: Lynda.com – Up and Running with Lighting: Studio Lights and Flash with Erin Manning
- 2013: Lynda.com – Up and Running with Lighting: Natural Light with Erin Manning
Books
- Portrait and Candid Photography: Photo Workshop, 2nd Edition (John Wiley & Sons, 2011) (ISBN 978-1118100059)
- Make Money with your Digital Photography: Creative Digital Photography (John Wiley & Sons, 2011) (ISBN 978-0470474310)
- Portrait and Candid Photography: Photo Workshop (John Wiley & Sons, 2007) (ISBN 978-0470147856)
Erin Portrait and Candid Photography: Photo Workshop
Taking great “people pictures” isn’t a matter of luck. The secret is in observing your subjects and connecting with them and then using your camera to its best advantage. This new edition uses full-color photos to demonstrate how to work with lighting, location, angle, composition, physical characteristics, and the environment in either portrait or candid situations. Professional photographer and veteran author Erin Manning offers invaluable advice for handling the unique challenges of photographing babies, large and small groups, and action.
Assignments at the end of each chapter encourage you to test your newfound skills while visiting pwsbooks.com allows you to post your work and benefit from feedback and constructive criticism.
- Explains how to study your subjects in their natural habitat, while you observe how they react and interact
- Features invaluable advice from veteran author Erin Manning that shares simple techniques for improving photos of babies and children
- Zeroes in on how to best capture facial expressions
- Highlights ways to tell a story with a series of candid photos
- Helps you add interest to large-group shots
When you apply the techniques featured on the pages of Portrait and Candid Photography Photo Workshop, 2nd Edition, you’ll watch your subjects come to life.
Title Portrait and Candid Photography Photo Workshop
Volume 21 of Photo Workshop
Author Erin Manning
Edition 2
Publisher John Wiley & Sons, 2011
ISBN 1118190866, 9781118190869
Length of 304 pages
Manning Awards
- 2013: One Bronze Telly Award for producing, writing, and hosting How to Use the Storyteller App for Crystal Cruises
- 2013: One Bronze Telly Award for producing, writing, and hosting How to Take Better Vacation Photos for SanDisk
- 2013: One Bronze Telly Award for producing, writing, and hosting Birthday Invitation Photos for FJ Westcott
- 2010: One Silver Telly Award for co-producing, writing, and hosting the educational video More Digital Photo Basics.
- 2010: One Bronze People’s Choice Telly Award for co-producing, writing, and hosting the Erin Manning Home Studio Lighting Kit Educational DVD.
- 2010: One Bronze Telly Award for co-producing, writing, and hosting Speaking Tips
- 2006–2009: Seven Bronze and Two Gold Classic Telly Awards[38] for hosting DIY Network’s The Whole Picture.
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