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The Art of Photography => The Coffee Corner => Topic started by: Andy M on January 27, 2007, 09:30:42 am

Title: Best 'Portrait' Instruction Book?
Post by: Andy M on January 27, 2007, 09:30:42 am
I never thought I'd be into taking portrait photographs of people, but more and more it is becoming an interest.

I'm now looking for a very good instructional book, and was wondering if anybody had any recommendations?
Title: Best 'Portrait' Instruction Book?
Post by: Ken Tanaka on January 27, 2007, 07:12:57 pm
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I never thought I'd be into taking portrait photographs of people, but more and more it is becoming an interest.

I'm now looking for a very good instructional book, and was wondering if anybody had any recommendations?
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I am not a portrait photographer but [a href=\"http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0817442278/]this book by Michael Grecco[/url] (who IS) is getting many strong positive comments, deservedly so in my opinion.
Title: Best 'Portrait' Instruction Book?
Post by: Andy M on January 29, 2007, 11:11:45 am
Purchased, and awaiting delivery.

Thanks Ken

Also, judging by the price and the review, this one looks quite good:

(http://ec1.images-amazon.com/images/P/2880466520.01._SS500_SCLZZZZZZZ_V1114149006_.jpg)

http://www.amazon.com/Photographing-People...ie=UTF8&s=books (http://www.amazon.com/Photographing-People-Portraits-Fashion-Glamour/dp/2880466520/sr=8-2/qid=1170086966/ref=pd_bbs_2/102-5904248-1075346?ie=UTF8&s=books)
Title: Best 'Portrait' Instruction Book?
Post by: francois on January 29, 2007, 11:58:01 am
A month ago I purchased Skin: The complete Guide to Digital Lighting, Phoographing and Retouching Faces and Bodies (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/047004733X/ref=pd_cp_b_title/102-2142981-1292133) by Lee Varis. If you need to "enhance" or correct (give them a more natural look) your portraits, then you may find it useful.
Title: Best 'Portrait' Instruction Book?
Post by: howiesmith on January 29, 2007, 12:40:34 pm
The Best of Dean Collins on Lighting  Not cheap on 4 DVDs.

I have used Collins' video tapes and had the pleasure of his personal instruction.  He was a master photographer and teacher and his DVDs should be worth the price.  They cover not only portrait lighting but products as well.