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The Portrait Photographer's Manual

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The Portrait Photographer's Manual by Cian Oba-Smith and Max Ferguson is an insightful guide in the realm of portrait photography. It offers both technical advice and creative inspiration, aiming to help shutterbugs capture authentic and compelling portraits. The book blends expert guidance with real-world examples, invaluable for both new and seasoned photographers eager to refine their skills.
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You might enjoy this book if you're passionate about capturing the essence of individuals through photography and are keen to refine your portrait photography skills. With insights from renowned photographers Cian Oba-Smith and Max Ferguson, it serves as an inspiring guide that merges practical techniques with artistic expression, making it a valuable resource for both aspiring and experienced photographers in the arts and culture realm.

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A comprehensive introduction to the styles and techniques of portrait photography.

Through simple projects on subjects such as Making Self-Portraits and Capturing Personal Moments as well as captivating profiles of twenty internationally acclaimed photographers, Cian Oba-Smith and Max Ferguson give you a visual tour of the medium.

Perfect for the aspiring portrait photographer, The Portrait Photographer's 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, continually evolving form of photography

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The Portrait Photographer's Manual by Cian Oba-Smith and Max Ferguson has been praised as a thoughtful treatise providing a fresh perspective on portraiture, according to Digital Camera. Amateur Photographer describes it as comprehensive and insightful.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780500297131

Publisher: Thames & Hudson Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 20 July 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Thames & Hudson Ltd

Illustration: 1 Illustrations, color

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 177.0mm

Height: 229.0mm

Weight: 650g

Pages: 192

About the Author

Cian Oba-Smith is a practising photographer, and also guest lectures regularly at universities and art institutions around the United Kingdom. His work has appeared in many publications, including the Financial Times Weekend Magazine, the Guardian, the British Journal of Photography, TIME magazine, The Fader, Le Monde, Port Magazine, Dazed & Confused and The New Yorker, among others. Max Ferguson is a photographer, writer, photo editor and educator. He has worked at Port Magazine and the Financial Times Weekend Magazine, and now works at Granta.

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