Beyond Portraiture by Bryan Peterson

Beyond Portraiture challenges conventional approaches to people photography, emphasizing creativity, storytelling, and engagement. It covers lighting, posing, composition, and environmental context, showing how photographers can convey individuality and narrative through portraits.
The book includes case studies, photographer interviews, and practical exercises that demonstrate how to create compelling, expressive images. It balances technical skill with creative exploration, offering guidance on working with natural light, studio setups, and candid moments.
Readers gain insight into developing a unique photographic voice, capturing emotion, and connecting with subjects authentically. This book is both instructional and inspirational, ideal for emerging photographers seeking to elevate their portrait work.

Short Description: This book explores innovative approaches to photographing people,
moving past standard portraiture to capture personality, story, and emotion. It combines technical guidance with creative inspiration.
Ideal for photographers and students, it encourages experimentation and discovery in photographing humans as dynamic subjects rather than static images.