portrait photography

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portrait photography

The life and photography of Doris Ulmann

2001
Profiles the life and career of early-twentieth-century photographer Doris Ulmann.

Face time

2006
A collection of photographs with accompanying quotes from various sources that capture expressions of joy, dignity, and happiness in people from around the world.

Only skin deep

changing visions of the American self
2003
A collection of photographs and essays that address the issues of nation, race, and selfhood and explore how they are depicted in ways that are challenging and informative.

Album

the portraits of Duane Michals, 1958-1988
1988
Presents a collection of black-and-white portraits taken by Duane Michals between 1958 and 1988, and includes an essay in which he shares his philosophy of portraiture.

School picture day

2004
When Josephina fiddles with the bus, sprinklers, and heating vent before school pictures, all her classmates become covered in dirt but Josephina saves the day when she is able to fix the photographer's camera with her fiddling.

The Art of portraits and the nude

1983
Discusses the sitter and the setting in building a portrait, mentioning overcoming tension in the subject, using background and lighting to create mood, and using props. 0-86706-212-6.

Father & son, the bond

a collection of photographs and essays
1996

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