100 Ways to Take Better Portrait Photographs

by Daniel Lezano, Bjørn Thomassen

Featuring more than 100 photographs, this is a reference guide to the many aspects of portrait photography, from informal social photography to professional commissions. It includes 100 practical techniques and tips for finding new ways of composing portraits.

Genres: Photography

144 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2006

About the author

Dan is passionate about photography and an award-winning editor, with over a decade writing for and editing photo magazines. He’s written several books on photography, including The Photography Bible and 100 Ways To Take Better Portraits.

Reviews

[Roy McDine]

Great tips and well described and illustrated.

[Kipi (the academic stitcher)]

I always enjoy seeing examples of good photography. The 100 ways to improve begin very simply and progresses to more complex suggestions.

[Christina]

100 tips on taking better portraits, along with examples of each. Beautiful photos and great ideas.


warning: There are a few nude shots in this book, so it's not one I'd ever buy.