The Portrait Photographer's Manual

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. 146 color illustrations