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1	Wise Women: A Celebration of Their Insights, Courage, and Beauty more books like this by Joyce Tenneson add to wishlist In ancient times older women were the keepers of primal mysteries and were revered for their special wisdom. Today our culture is reawakening to the power of our elders and there is a new interest in this important part of the life cycle. For this book, Joyce Tenneson travelled throughout America to photograph and interview women aged 65 to 100. ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $9.90! \| first editions \| SVS
2	Family of Man more books like this by Edward Steichen add to wishlist This now classic book is the permanent embodiment of Edward Steichen's masterpiece - a creation that has been hailed as the most successful and inspiring exhibition of photography ever assembled. The Family of Man opened at The Museum of Modern Art, New York, in January 1955 and thereafter traveled throughout the United States and much of the ... see all copies from $2.05! new only from $9.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
3	Women more books like this by Annie Leibovitz add to wishlist The women in this book include the anonymous, chief justices, strippers, aerospace engineers, athletes, scientists, and the First Lady. It is an anthology of women which culminates in a great portrait of women of all races and religions, at the end of the century. see all copies from $9.07! new only from $36.72! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
4	Beyond Portraiture: Creative People Photography more books like this by Bryan Peterson add to wishlist Renowned photographer, Bryan Peterson shows how to successfully take portrait shots that speak volumes - at any moment, any place. Peterson's approach explains what makes a photo memorable and how to use lighting, setting and exposure to reveal the wonder and the joy of everyday moments. Bryan Peterson consistently appears at the top of Bookscan's ... see all copies from $12.88! new only from $15.49! \| SVS
5	Vanity Fair: The Portraits: A Century of Iconic Images more books like this by Graydon Carter, David Friend, Christopher Hitchens (Introduction by) add to wishlist Bringing together 300 iconic portraits from "Vanity Fair's" 95-year history in a remarkable book that captures the image of modern fame, authors Carter and Friend showcase the magic that happens when individual talent and beauty--and sometimes genius--is caught in the spotlight of popular curiosity and passion. Abrams see all copies from $13.00! new only from $45.52! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
6	Material World more books like this by Sierra Club Books, Peter Menzel, Charles C Mann add to wishlist Menzel photographed average families in each of 30 nations, posed with their possessions gathered around them. As they depict the meaning of material wealth around the world, these dramatic photos ask a fundamental question: Can all five billion of us have everything we want? "A record of striking value".--Scientific American. 359 color photos. see all copies from $9.01! new only from $15.45! \| SVS
7	Doug Box's Guide to Posing for Portrait Photographers more books like this by Douglas Allen Box add to wishlist Often overshadowed by complicated lighting techniques or advanced postproduction tips, this resource seeks to remind the professional photographer of the fundamental importance of a subject's pose. Conveniently designed in two-page spreads--a striking portrait on one side, a comprehensive how-to of the strategies used on the other--this reference ... see all copies from $20.41! new only from $20.41!
8	Sculpting with Light: Techniques for Portrait Photographers more books like this by Allison Earnest add to wishlist Techniques for creating flawless lighting show photographers of all levels how to take full control of their photographic atmosphere in this indispensable guide. Illustrating the physics that govern light; the visual difference between the eye and camera; the qualities of incident and reflected light; and the effects of the size, intensity, ... see all copies from $19.65! new only from $19.65!
9	The Nude Figure: A Visual Reference for the Artist more books like this by Mark Edward Smith add to wishlist Figure drawing life classes are a staple of every art school' curriculum, but not every aspiring artist has the opportunity to benefit from such instruction. This book aims to provide the next best thing to an actual life drawing studio. It contains a compilation of traditional life drawing poses and positions revealing nuances of light, shadow, ... see all copies from $8.31! new only from $17.87! \| first editions \| SVS
10	Diane Arbus: An Aperture Monograph more books like this by Diane Arbus (Photographer) add to wishlist This classic work showcases the best of Diane Arbus's photographs--80 of them--and includes 15 pages of fragments of Arbus's writing that illuminate the images. see all copies from $16.00! new only from $28.30! \| first editions \| SVS
11 view cover	The Day-To-Day Life of Albert Hastings more books like this by Kaylynn Deveney (Photographer), Albert Hastings (Text by) add to wishlist When Albert Hastings was eighty-five years old, photographer KayLynn Deveney moved near his small flat in Wales. KayLynn took notice of the small rituals and routines gardening, laundry, grocery shopping that made up Bert's life. A friendship slowly developed as KayLynn began photographing parts of Bert's day. The two developed a simple yet ... see all copies from $6.92! new only from $7.98! \| signed copies \| first editions
12 view cover	Mother more books like this by Judy Olausen add to wishlist Olausen used her 74-year-old mother for her model in this book of photographs, picturing her chained to an ironing board, hanging from a clothesline, strapped to the roof of a Plymouth, etc. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.99! \| first editions
13 view cover	In Focus: National Geographic Greatest Portraits more books like this by Various, National Geographic Society (Editor), Leah Bendavid Val (Editor) add to wishlist National Geographic Greatest Portraits tells the story of portrait photography through the eyes - and words - of five accomplished National Geographic photographers. The book showcases images never-before-seen alongside award-winning favorites. New and fascinating text reveals photographers' individual experiences photographing people and their ... see all copies from $2.63! new only from $17.58! \| first editions
14 view cover	Woman in the Mirror more books like this by Richard Avedon (Photographer), Anne Hollander, Mary Shanahan (Designer) add to wishlist Richard Avedon redefined portrait and fashion photography in the 20th century. In the 1940s Avedon burst onto the fashion scene, infusing his photographs with touches of realism and the fantastic. His images were among the first to replace the stiff poses of the past with energetic action scenes that commanded the pages of Harper's Bazaar and ... see all copies from $38.81! new only from $51.12! \| first editions \| SVS
15 view cover	Photographing Weddings more books like this by Kathy Joseph, Jonathan Hilton add to wishlist Changes in society's values and fashions have a big impact on wedding photography and the style of images requested by clients. Aimed at the professional photographer, this manual analyzes current trends and presents a modern approach to wedding photography. The aim of the book is to show as many different styles of weddings from as many different ... see all copies from $2.32! new only from $4.25! \| first editions
16 view cover	How to Photograph Your Baby more books like this by Nick Kelsh add to wishlist The original "How to Photograph Your Baby" is now in its 8th printing with sales of more than 57,900. For the 10th Anniversary Edition the book will be revised and updated to reflect the incredible changes in photography (primarily the shift from 35mm to digital) since the book was first published. The book will also feature several new ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $9.26! \| first editions \| SVS
17 view cover	100 Naked Girls more books like this by Petter Hegre (Photographer) add to wishlist - Exciting work from an important artist - Beautiful, inspiring nudes Petter Hegre is hailed as the master of the New Nude, a unique and instantly recognizable style based firmly in reality: real people in authentic situations. In his sixth book, this dynamic photographer has banished the counterfeit glamour of the old century, replacing it with ... see all copies from $18.63! new only from $25.00! \| first editions \| SVS
18 view cover	Figure in Motion more books like this by Thomas Easley, Mark Smith (Photographer) add to wishlist Leaping, somersaulting, stretching and dancing figures animate this gallery of action poses, photographed for artists of all levels to use as a reference when portraying human figures in motion. There are pictures of both male and female models in suspended action to show the body from numerous vantage points. Students can practise figure drawing ... see all copies from $6.69! new only from $12.46! \| first editions \| SVS
19 view cover	Performance: Richard Avedon more books like this by Richard Avedon (Photographer), John Lahr, Andre Gregory (Contributions by) add to wishlist "Performance" sizzles with the electric charge that passes between a great photographer and an incandescent artist when they share a purpose and a passion. The photographer Richard Avedon had, in his own words, 'a passion for high-definition performance and a faith in the religion of perpetual acceleration'. Or, as critic John Lahr says of Avedon, ... see all copies from $43.98! new only from $43.98! \| first editions \| SVS
20 view cover	As I See It more books like this by Greg Gorman (Photographer) add to wishlist Twenty years in the making, this epic artist just completed his most personal project to date: the male figure study. Includes photos of male nudes. see all copies from $11.29! new only from $11.29! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
21 view cover	Wisdom more books like this by Andrew Zuckerman, Alex Vlack (Editor) add to wishlist Inspired by the idea that wisdom is the greatest gift one generation can give to another, award-winning photographer and filmmaker Zuckerman interviewed, photographed, and filmed 50 of the world's great writers, actors, artists, designers, politicians, musicians and religious and business leaders, creating a timeless gift and a deeply revealing ... see all copies from $29.95! new only from $35.44! \| first editions \| SVS
22 view cover	Posing Techniques for Photographing Model Portfolios more books like this by Billy Pegram add to wishlist With detailed discussions and eye-catching, dynamic images, this guidebook shows professional photographers how to masterfully create beautiful images of a model to achieve any creative objective. Instructions illustrate basic poses as well as a host of subtle variations to provide photographers with an endless array of looks for editorial fashion ... see all copies from $19.67! new only from $19.67! \| SVS
23 view cover	Kennedy Weddings: A Family Album more books like this by Jay Mulvaney, Doris Kearn Goodwin (Foreword by) add to wishlist For three generations the Kennedy family has been in the public eye, and their marriages have been the equivalent of Royal matches in Britain. This portfolio begins in 1914 with the dynastic marriage of Joseph P. Kennedy and Rose Fitzgerald. It then describes in detail the second generation weddings, most notably those of JFK and Jackie, Bobby and ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.98! \| first editions
24 view cover	Lighting and the Dramatic Portrait: The Art of Celebrity and Editorial Photography more books like this by Michael Grecco add to wishlist One of the best-known celebrity photographers in the world shares the secrets of great portraits with photographers at every level. Sections on cameras, illumination, film and digital, lighting set-ups with diagrams, plus intriguing case studies make this book a resource photographers will use repeatedly. see all copies from $14.52! new only from $17.87! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
25 view cover	Master Lighting Guide for Portrait Photographers more books like this by Christopher Grey add to wishlist Time-tested lighting strategies that will improve the quality of a portrait are detailed in this book for beginning photographers. Terminology used by industry pros is explained, the equipment needed to create professional results is outlined, and the unique role that each element of the lighting setup plays in the studio is explored. ... see all copies from $19.67! new only from $19.67! \| first editions

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