Anyone who has photographed children knows: kids don't really do posing. But, as the photographer, it's your job and your responsibility to deliver lasting, impactful images in which kids look great. More importantly, the goal is to create photographs of kids that are authentic, engage their spirit, and convey their unique personalities. So how do you get beyond the "cheese" smile? How do you harness the wild energy of a kid who won't stop moving?...

Annie Leibovitz: Portraits 2005-2016 is the photographer's follow-up to her two landmark compilations, Annie Leibovitz: Photographs, 1970-1990 and A Photographer's Life, 1990-2005. For this collection, Leibovitz has selected the best and most representative portraits from her work between 2005 and 2016. The pictures document contemporary culture with an artist's eye, wit, and an uncanny ability to personalize even the most recognizable and distinguished...

This easy-to-follow, highly visual guide to portraiture explains the technical and aesthetic considerations of creating great images. Step-by-step instruction, tips from an experienced professional photographer, project assignments, and gorgeous photography make learning how to take good photos of people quick and easy.

"An esteemed curator's introduction to the history and themes of photographic portraiture that masterfully combines some of the most famous portraits ever made with rarely seen treasures and curiosities. Photographic portraiture has always served a number of functions: from practical identification to storytelling and the intimate personal portrait. With a fresh approach, Face Time explores the many modes of portraiture--from fine art photography...

Studio lighting and portraits made easy! Lighting and shooting successful studio portraits can be a frustrating challenge for any photographer, but with STUDIO by your side, you've got what you need in order to successfully light and photograph a huge variety of successful studio portraits! In this book, photographer Andreas Bübl first walks you through the basics of studio lighting and portraiture. You'll learn all about studio flashes, light shapers,...

Presents sixteen essays by leading scholars who explore the subtle means by which artists - and subjects - convey a sense of identity and reveal historical context. Examining a wide range of topics, from early caricature and the political vandalism of portraits to contemporary selfies and performance art, these studies challenge our traditional assumptions about portraiture. By probing the diversity and complexity of portrayal, this book fills a gap...

"Without light, there is no photograph. As almost every photographer knows, the word photograph has its roots in two Greek words that, together, mean drawing with light. But what is less commonly acknowledged and understood is the role that shadow plays in creating striking, expressive imagery, especially in portraiture. It is through deft, nuanced use of both light and shadow that photographers can move beyond shooting simply ordinary, competent...

Bestselling author/photographer Orwig offers 30 photographic exercises to renew a photographer's passion for capturing the people in his world. This is not a traditional portrait photography book. Each exercise encourages photographers to have fun and experiment at their own pace.