Understanding Portrait Photography: How to Shoot Great Pictures of People Anywhere

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Capture the perfect portrait–even if it’s with a selfie–in this updated edition of a trusted classic, now with all-new photography.

Great portraits go beyond a mere record of a face. They reveal one of the millions of intimate human moments that make up a life. In Understanding Portrait Photography, renowned photographer Bryan Peterson shows how to spot those “aha!” moments and capture them forever. Rather than relying on pure luck and chance to catch those moments, Peterson’s approach explains what makes a photo memorable, how to spot the universal themes that everyone can identify with, and how to use lighting, setting, and exposure to reveal the wonder and joy of everyday moments.

This updated edition includes new sections on capturing the perfect selfie, how to photograph in foreign territory while being sensitive to cultures and customs, how to master portraiture on an iPhone, and the role of Photoshop in portraiture. Now with brand-new photography, Understanding Portrait Photography makes it easy to create indelible memories with light and shadow.

From the Publisher

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Watson-Guptill
Publication date ‏ : ‎ August 4, 2020
Edition ‏ : ‎ Revised
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 192 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0770433138
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0770433130
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.62 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.5 x 0.51 x 10.47 inches
Best Sellers Rank: #676,014 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #72 in Adobe Photoshop #418 in Digital Photography (Books) #463 in Portrait Photography
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