Written in an approachable format and presented in 50 short chapters–each featuring a sample image and detailed diagrams that show the precise position of the lights used to create the mood and overall look of the portrait–this book explores how photographers can produce fabulous portraits with exquisite lighting and take their work to the next level through careful postproduction. The image and diagram pairing are fleshed out with text descriptions of the particulars of the photo assignment, the equipment selected and technical choices made, and the visual objective of the shoot. Readers will also learn how specific challenges were met to maximize the impact of the final portrait. Additionally, when postproduction was used to enhance the final image, the author walks the reader through the steps required and provides ample screen shots for each process. Providing strategies for photographing people from all walks of life, this book allows readers to easily zero in on the type of portrait look they are after, without wading through writings on the theories of lighting and fussy setups.