portrait photography

Captures the dignity of Native American civilization in a collection of photographs taken between 1862 and 1918.

A review of the work of American fashion and portrait photographer Richard Avedon, starting with his fresh approach which startled postwar Paris, through his move to "Vogue," and on to become first-ever staff photographer at "The New Yorker." Covers the artist's approach to visualizing beauty, truth and history.

Contains photographs taken by American photographer Mary Ellen Mark between 1965 and 1998, each with an explanatory note, and includes a chronology of Mark's life, as well as an introductory essay that discusses her career and the sources of her inspiration.

This title teaches aspiring photographers how to shoot portraits that capture their subjects in the best way possible. Through simple text and dramatic photographs, readers learn the basics of choosing the best cameras and lenses for portraiture. Also covered are techniques for choosing the right depth of field, focus, and quality of light, both natural and flash. Posing techniques are also discussed.

Presents the reflections of over forty past and present authors on their pet cats. Discusses the cats as muses, companions, and characters in their writings. Includes a photograph of each writer and their cat.

Describes how photographs of abolitionist Frederick Douglass showed the world what freedom and dignity looked like and helped bring an end to slavery.