Mastering Portrait Photography: The Definitive Guide for Photographers - Softcover

Paul Wilkinson; Sarah Plater

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1781455007 ISBN 13: 9781781455005

Publisher: Ammonite Press, 2025

Synopsis

Award-winning photographers Paul Wilkinson and Sarah Plater believe that portraits should not be formal, corporate style poses that reveal nothing of the subject's emotions or personality.

Their modern, fresh and vibrant approach to portraiture aims to capture a moment of the person's lifestyle and make a lasting impression. 

 

Mastering Portrait Photography discusses all the requisite skills for taking compelling portrait photographs, including the following:

• Choosing the best kit
• Mastering essential techniques
• Using effective lighting to achieve desired atmospheric effects
• Learning the secrets of working harmoniously and professionally with people of all ages
• Using the best post-production techniques to get the most from your prints

 

This accessible guide shows how to capture beautiful, timeless images that will bring pleasure for generations.

About this title

About the Authors

Paul Wilkinson FBIPP FSWPP is a multi-award-winning international photographer, an ambassador for Graphistudio, Elinchrom and Pixellu, as well as a judge, trainer, speaker and author in the photography industry. He hosts the popular Mastering Portrait Photography podcast, where he chats about life, the universe and all things portrait photography.

Sarah Plater began experimenting with film photography over 15 years ago, transitioning to digital as it became more affordable. She then spent three years working at a high street photography studio, before leaving to concentrate on natural light portraiture. She has written for several popular photography magazines.

Edition details

• Publisher: Ammonite Press
• Publication date: 2025
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1781455007
• ISBN 13: 9781781455005
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 176