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The Portrait
by Iain Pears
An art critic journeys to a remote island off Brittany to sit for a portrait painted by an old friend, a gifted but tormented artist living in self-imposed exile. The painter recalls their years of friendship, the gift of the critic's patronage, and his callous betrayals. As he struggles to capture the character of the man, as well as his image, on canvas, it becomes clear that there is much more than a portrait... (more)
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Untitled
by Diane Arbus
Untitled may well be Arbus's most transcendent, most romantic vision. It is a celebration of the singularity and connectedness of people and it demonstrates Arbus's remarkable visual lyricism. Afterword by Doon Arbus. Hardcover, 11 x 14 in./112 pgs
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The Baby-Sitters Club Portrait Collection
Dawn's Book
by Ann M. Martin
Writing her autobiography after moving back to California, Dawn records such memories as the time she met her best friend Sunny, her adventures with the Baby-sitter's Club, and her decision to leave Stoneybrook.
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The Annabel Williams Book of Wedding and Portrait Photography
by Annabel Williams
Annable Williams is a leading exponent of today's more contemporary, relaxed and ever-popular wedding and portrait style. In this, her illuminating and personal guide to photography, Annable addresses not only the technical aspects of the craft, but also reveals new and innovative ways of working and marketing your photographs. Rather than a traditional, technical book on gadgets, lights and filters, Annabel... (more)
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Sit!: The Dog Portraits of Thierry Poncelet
by Thierry Poncelet
Text by Bruce McCall. "Exceptional book . . . the best of humor . . . refreshing. Delightful!" is how George Booth describes SIT! in The New York Times Book Review. Working in the dog-as-person-as-art vein of William Wegman (but at the other end of the spectrum), Theirry Poncelet combs flea markets and antique shops for ancestral portraits; restores them brush-stroke by brush-stroke; and then seamlessly paints in... (more)
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Drawing Portraits
by Douglas R. Graves
Achieving a likeness in portrait requires close coordination of the hand and eye; Douglas Graves, a professional portraitist, has developed this basic premise into a functional technique. He describes portraiture as an evolving process: observing the basic surface shapes, discovering how these features deviate from the symmetrical ideal, envisioning the underlying human anatomy, interpreting the sitter’s... (more)
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How to Start and Operate a Digital Portrait Photography Studio
by Lou Jacobs
Twenty successful studio owners offer their expertise to aspiring professional photographers in this guide to operating a digital portrait studio. Every element of a thriving studio is covered, from choosing a location and determining a budget to selecting computer equipment and streamlining the digital work flow. Details on selecting backgrounds, sets, and props that set a studio apart and advice on lighting... (more)
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Jocelyn Bain Hogg: The Firm
by Jocelyn Bain Hogg
"Company Director, No Fixed Abode, Your Honour" "What company?" "The Firm." These are the faces of The Firm, a misalliance of confederates concerned with the pursuit of Company policy, the rules of engagement, the Company profits. And they are faces that tell their own story. Since Brighton Rock in the 1940s photographers and film directors have been trying to capture the personalities and... (more)
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Horse, a Portrait: A Photographer's Life With Horses
by Christiane Slawik
Horse: A Portrait is a collection of photographs and writing by award-winning photographer Christiane Slawik. Taking us on her travels around the world, Slawik tells the stories behind the photos and about her personal love of horses. She writes, "Horses have been facinating for me in a way that I can only describe with difficulty. This feeling and facination I try to capture with my camera - this one magical... (more)
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Only the Strong Can Survive
by Aleja Bennett
This book contains a true poetic story of how a young woman finds forgiveness and healing through writing poetry. From abuse to her addiction with alcohol she writes self help books pertaining to all walks of life. Her next title of publication is Aleja's Poetic Strategy in Recovery.
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Posing Techniques for Photographing Model Portfolios
by Billy Pegram
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 shots, athletics, glamour or nude photography, and shots designed... (more)
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XXX 30 Porno-Stars im Porträt
by Timothy Greenfield-Sanders
Greenfield-Sanders's XXX presents portrait pictures of 30 different porn stars - twice each: once clothed and, as far as the women are concerned, without make-up; once naked, and with make-up. These juxtaposed portraits are interspersed with essays by various authors, among them the actor John Malkovich, the renowned novelist Salman Rushdie, and musician Lou Reed, just to mention a few.
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500 Poses for Photographing Women: A Visual Sourcebook for Portrait Photographers (Amherst Media Inc)
by Michelle Perkins
Next to lighting, posing is the most challenging aspect of photographywith so many body parts to capture, the possibilities are endless, and it’s all too easy to make a wrong turn. This illustrated reference provides both amateur shutterbugs and seasoned pros with the perfect place to turn when in need of quick posing strategies and fresh ideas. Containing 500 contemporary images by leading photographers, this... (more)
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CHINA: Portrait of a People
by Tom Carter
600 pages and over 800 images of life and humanity from across the 33 provinces of China.
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Master Guide for Photographing High School Seniors
by Dave Wacker, Jean Wacker, J. D. Wacker
In this instructive resource, seasoned photographers illustrate how to become an elite senior-portrait photographer. Whether the student wants a simple headshot for the yearbook, classic studio portraits, or fashion-oriented images shot on location, this resource outlines every phase of the process—from selecting the right equipment, poses, and light to generating great expressions and using the computer to... (more)
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Notwithstanding: Stories from an English Village
by Louis de Bernieres
A Frenchman once pointed out to Louis de Bernieres that Britain was the most exotic country in Europe, adding that it was 'an immense lunatic asylum'. Casting his mind back to the village in southern Surrey where he grew up in the sixties and seventies, but plagued by a novelist's inability to stick to the truth, Louis de Bernieres brings us in "Notwithstanding" stories of a vanished England which will delight... (more)
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Portrait Lighting for Digital Photographers: The Basics and Beyond
by Stephen Dantzig
The fundamentals of exposure and the essentials of lighting are explored in this photography reference that uses progressive images from portrait sessions as its basis of explanation. Starting with how light is perceived differently by the camera than the human eye, this resource clarifies the more complicated laws that govern light, breaking the rules down with clear, effective examples. Various light sources are... (more)
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Professional Portrait Retouching Techniques for Photoshop CS5
by Scott Kelby
For the first time, Scott Kelby has assembled all of his best Photoshop techniques for professionally retouching portraits and collected them here in this groundbreaking new volume. Beginning with the essentials, Scott starts with the eyes--in many portraits, the most important part of the picture. Scott shows how to brighten the eyes, create and enhance catchlights, and remove dark circles from under the eyes. He... (more)
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Essential Guide to Portrait Photography
by Daniel Lezano
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Blue ink & epiphany: Poetry
by Anna Kristina Schultz
Between the smudges of blue ink and words framing countless epiphanies is a lyrical collection of poetry crafted by Anna Kristina Schultz. Her work addresses topics of nature, love, sorrow, people, and faith using various poetic styles and techniques, aiming to honestly describe events and subjects close to the hearts of many. With a unique perspective, blue ink & epiphany takes you to a quiet place of... (more)

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