The portrait photographers manual /
Cian Oba-Smith & Max Ferguson.
- 192 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Introduction to portraiture -- The self -- Studio and styled -- Family and friends -- Abstracting portraits -- Making a career.
"An inspirational and insightful introduction to the art of portrait photography. Through simple projects on subjects such as "Making Self-Portraits" and "Capturing Personal Moments" as well as captivating profiles of twenty internationally acclaimed photographers from Gordon Parks to LaToya Ruby Frazier, authors Cian Oba-Smith and Max Ferguson give readers a visual tour of the medium. Perfect for the aspiring portrait photographer, this manual includes: projects with which to experiment and develop your technique; inspirational profiles of leading photographers from around the world; a complete overview of the most exciting and continually evolving form of photography; and much more"--Publisher's description.