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The Portrait Photographer's Manual

by Cian Oba-Smith

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A project-based introduction to portrait photography

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A project-based introduction to portrait photography

Cian Oba-Smith and Max Ferguson organize this manual around practical portrait-photography projects, including self-portraiture and the documentation of personal moments. These exercises are paired with profiles of twenty photographers, placing hands-on experimentation alongside examples from practitioners such as Gordon Parks and LaToya Ruby Frazier. The book approaches portraiture as a broad, evolving photographic form, connecting technical development with questions of subject, perspective, and personal expression. Its visual survey offers a structured way to explore how portraits can be made across different contexts and approaches.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Aspiring portrait photographers seeking guided projects
  • Photographers interested in self-portraiture and personal documentation
  • Readers who want introductions to influential international portrait photographers

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Portrait photographySelf-portraiturePersonal momentsPhotography projectsPhotographic practitioners

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Book overview

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.

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