Monte Zucker was widely known as a master portrait photographer, but will perhaps be remembered even more fondly for his commitment to education. Over the course of his sixty-year career, Monte taught tens of thousands of young photographers—many of whom, now leaders in the field, credit Monte Zucker as the inspiration for their photographic style.

In this book, completed shortly before his death in 2007, Monte presents a comprehensive guide to the flawless lighting and elegant posing techniques that have made his images stand the test of time. Also covered are step-by-step techniques for determining how best to flatter each subject, tips for studio and location portraits, and creative ideas for enhancing your images.

A Testament to one of photography's legendary figures, this is a must-have book for all portrait photographers.

FEATURES:

•Setting your goals as a portrait photographer

•Preparing for the session

•Selecting backgrounds, indoors and out

•Mastering the fundamentals of good posing and lighting

•Choosing the right composition and getting the best exposure

SPECS: 8.5x11, 128 pages, 180 full-color images. ISBN13: 978-1-58428-213-6

Monte Zucker was a photographer for nearly sixty years, producing wedding photography and portraits that are often genre-defining works of the 20th century. In addition to membership in the elite Camera Craftsmen of America, he earned the distinction of being named as a Canon Explorer of Light. In 2002, he was named Photographer of the Year by the United Nations.