Professional Portrait Photography: Techniques and Images from Master Photographers (Pro Photo Workshop) [Paperback]

Lou Jacobs Jr. (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 1, 2008 | Series: Pro Photo Workshop

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.

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About the Author

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.

Product Details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: Amherst Media, Inc. (April 1, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1584282290
• ISBN-13: 978-1584282297
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.5 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,075,124 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Incredible, June 21, 2008

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Thad Blackwell (Albuquerque, NM) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Professional Portrait Photography: Techniques and Images from Master Photographers (Pro Photo Workshop) (Paperback)

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.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Portrait Photography At Its Best, May 5, 2008

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Dawn Johns "DAWN" (USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Professional Portrait Photography: Techniques and Images from Master Photographers (Pro Photo Workshop) (Paperback)

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.

5.0 out of 5 stars An Inspiring Collection, May 18, 2009

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Speakeasy7 (Buffalo, NY USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Professional Portrait Photography: Techniques and Images from Master Photographers (Pro Photo Workshop) (Paperback)

The previous reviewer felt that this book wasn't strong on technique, but I'd have to beg to differ. Reading each of these chapters is like sitting down to a long lunch with the photographer. I guess it's true that you probably won't discuss specific light placement and such . . . but you'll still learn a lot about their creative approach, how they market their work, how they work with clients, and more. Those are all techniques that can make or break you in professional photography.