Professional Portrait Photography Techniques and Images from Master Photographers

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.

Lou Jacobs Jr. is a professional photographer and regular contributor to Rangefinder magazine. He is the author of more than 30 books, including Photographer's Lighting Handbook and Studio Lighting. He lives in Cathedral City, California.