G HeislerGregory Heisler: 50 Portraits: Stories and Techniques from a Photographer's Photographer

'Gregory Heisler: 50 Portraits' offers you insights into the creative process of a world class portrait photographer who has the mind of a scientist, the eyes of an artist, and the writing skills of a journalist.Portrait photography calls for total trust on top of a sound technique. Gregory Heisler has earned the trust as well as the technique the hard way. His portraits routinely adorn the covers of 'Time' and 'Newsweek' apart from those of many other top-notch publications.The best part of '50 Portraits' is the incredible balance Heisler strikes between the thematic and the technical aspects of his craft. The memoirs are warm and intimate, and the thoughts on technique are rich yet simple.The photographer's photographer is generous with photography tips. Lighting, equipment, scheduling, the preparation, post-production - Heisler withholds nothing.You get involved in the delightfully described process of the exposure and almost click the final take for him. I got so absorbed I couldn't progress faster than a story a day!Plus you get a delectable peep into the world of the contemporary celebrities, including some of the residents of the White House and the Hollywood.I may never hold in my hands a large format camera with a single exposure film of size 11" x14" (equivalent of ~2000MP), yet I hope to benefit from the insights and ideas to at least get the basics of my portraiture right with the humble gears I've got.📷 🎞 📷 🎞 📷

This book changed my whole notion about professional photography. Such a detailed and technically sound book. Although i myself is a serious amateur photographer, I haven't touched my camera ever since i read this book.

This is an amazing book for someone interested in portrait photography. Author explains the thought process behind each pictures

This book helped me understand the mind of a great portrait photographer. Why the photos he took of these people are meaningful, is answered here.