FACES: Photography and the Art of Portraiture


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There is so much detail to be captured in a face. Cicero (106-43 BC) said: "The face is a picture of the mind as the eyes are its interpreter." To capture a person's personality, there are many things to keep in mind, and the authors of FACES show us how to match up a personality with lighting, posing, and composition. Portraiture is truly an art, and this book dives deep into the details so that you end up with a gorgeous portrait that both you and your subject love. Not only is this book the most comprehensive title available on portraiture, but it contains stunning images. Each image is paired with a lighting diagram, a description of why the type of image was chosen, and then takes you through postproduction to put the finishing touches on. The authors also showcase a gallery of portraits by renowned photographers.




Portrait Photography


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Explaining the basic rules of portraiture, this practical guide also covers the more complex ideas of image making. Set out in chronological order as a photographer would approach a shoot, it explains each step of the process, including postproduction and printing. It explains how to make the most of your camera and lenses, and the fundamentals of photography; advises on how to approach shoots, whether for a baby or for a larger family grouping; and suggests poses for successful portraits. Aimed at all professional and amateur photographers, it covers portrait, glamour, hair, beauty, and fashion, and includes master classes on more in-depth areas of portraiture. AUTHOR: Saraya Cortaville is one of the most respected portrait photographers in the UK. Having won various awards, she now regularly teaches workshops and offers training for both professional and amateur photographers. 106 colour photographs




The Art of Portrait Photography


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A collection of over 60 photographs by leading photographer Michael Grecco whose work regularly appears in Entertainment Weekly, Premiere and numerous other entertainment publications. Each shot is carefully analysed from concept to execution providing a valuable insight into his creative and technical methods.




Digital Portrait Photography: Art, Business and Style


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Most amateurs dream of taking professional-quality portraits; Steve Sint can show them how. After shooting over a million portraits, he has a wealth of knowledge to share, on everything from the basics of good composition to the fine details of advanced lighting techniques. Sint simply delivers a complete course in digital portrait photography: he discusses set-ups and backdrops; the most flattering ways to pose both individuals and groups; tips on making the sessions fun and comfortable for everyone; and insider info on using electronic flash, both indoors and out. For those hoping to go pro, an entire chapter offers all the nuts and bolts information needed to turn your passion into a career!




The Art Within Portrait Photography


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Exploring the art and creativity that exists in portraiture allows us to create a greater awareness of ourselves and our surroundings. From Glamour to Children, Couples, Families, Pets, Executives and more, Klaus Bohn's work lets us really see the emotions, feelings and art contained within these images. Klaus Bohn explores unique compositional elements as well as the use of space, shapes and forms in many of his photographs. Discussing techniques from both the great artists and photographers of our time, this work reveals how to give form and balance to your photographs by combining elements harmoniously in order to see a subject in the strongest way. This book is sure to become a valued resource in your personal library, to be consulted and relied upon for many years to come.




Face to Face


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Great photographers and celebrities come together in this glittering collection of over 200 iconic portraits. In Face to Face Paul Ardenne sharpens our awareness of what it means to be photographed, to be taken hostage by the photographic image. He explores questions of authenticity, value, and the capacity for a portrait to create an illusion. The photographs, by the greatest names in photography, have been carefully juxtaposed to demonstrate the diversity of photographic styles. Photographs by: Diane Arbus, Matthew Barney, Cecil Beaton, Constantin Brancusi, Harry Callahan, Sophie Calle, Robert Capa, Larry Clark, Henri Cartier-Bresson, Gilbert & George, Nan Goldin, David Hockney, Dorothea Lange, Jacques-Henri Lartigue, Annie Leibovitz, Robert Mappelthorpe, Yasumasa Morimura, Helmut Newton, Orlan, Pierre & Gilles, Man Ray, Bettina Rheims, Cindy Sherman, Wolfgang Tillmans, Andy Warhol, William Wegman Featuring: Mao Tse-tung, Che Guevara, Abraham Lincoln, Lady Diana and Dodi Al-Fayed, Fidel Castro, Jacqueline Kennedy, Ronald Reagan, Richard Nixon, Marcel Duchamp, Catherine Deneuve, Billie Holiday, Greta Garbo, Man Ray, Georgia O'Keefe, Marlene Dietrich, Ava Gardner, Kate Moss, Pablo Picasso, Salvador Dali, Marilyn Munroe, Ingrid Bergman, Uma Thurman, David Bowie, Brooke Shields, Robert Redford, Sylvester Stallone, Sophia Loren, Elizabeth Taylor, Elton John, Sammy Davis Jr., Meryl Streep, Anthony Hopkins, Keith Richards, John Lennon and Yoko Ono, Liza Minelli, Bianca Jagger, Barry Manilow




Portrait of the Art World


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ARTnews, " the oldest and most widely circulated art magazine in America, is celebrating its 100th anniversary. This attractive book commemorates this milestone event, presenting 100 of the best photographic portraits commissioned by and reproduced in the magazine since its origin.




Fine Art Portrait Photography


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"Oscar Lozoya teaches fine art portrait photography by analyzing over fifty of his award-winning and dramatic images. You'll learn to: light dramatic b & w protraits, compose powerful images, use dynamic posing, create a sense of narrative, and develop the relationship between subjects. Also included: lighting diagrams for every image, shooting promotional images for artists, using props and backdrops creatively, adding regional and cultural flavor, planning and improvising images, shooting on location or in the studio, making group and individual portraits, and printing techniques."--Back cover.




Portrait Photography


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Drawing on over fifty years experience as a professional photographer, Don Blair shows how to really see light and harness its best features - whether in the studio or on location. Packed with practical tips for every aspect of creating a portrait, this book is a must for photographers who want to make their clients look their very best.




Norman Rockwell: Behind the Camera


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An unprecedented study of Norman Rockwell's creative process, pairing masterworks of American illustration with the photographs that inspired their execution