By examining the work of 10 of today’s top portrait photographers and supplementing the images with interviews, this book offers insight into the working habits, equipment selection, and business strategies of those at the top of their game. In-depth and engaging, the guide also reveals creative inspiration and technical insight it reviews 15 to 20 of each artist's most highly acclaimed images, thereby providing an understanding of the full range of portrait styles that make up the body of modern portraiture. With the hard-won advice, strategies for success, and markedly different work included in this book, photographers will quickly learn how to evoke and capture timeless expressions, modulate lighting, create stunning compositions, and more.

As a big fan of Carl Caylor and having been privileged to spend a week as one of his students at the Texas School of Photography, I'm a bit biased. He is an outstanding photographer, teacher, and one of the most down to earth and big hearted artist I've had the pleasure of meeting in my life. His DVD set is also an extremely valuable instructional aid. As far as the book, these guys are true masters.

Customer Review: Portrait Photography At Its Best

Lou Jacobs Jr. investigates the art of portrait photography with ten top photographers in the field. Beth Forester, Chris Nelson and Carl Caylor, to name a few, are interviewed and a diversity of style and technique is uncovered. This book is a rich source of information for one to help create their own standards for portrait photography.

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