In this collection of his work, photographer Michael Grecco also provides advice for portrait photographers, using his own as examples for specific techniques and lessons. He discusses equipment and format, lighting techniques, style issues, creativity and conceptualization, the subject/photographer relationship, and types of subject matter and inc

2008-03-09 A poor recommendation

I ordered this book on the recommendation of Amazon and the above favourable reviews.

If I had seen the book in a proper retail store I would never have bought it.

Grecco is a mediocre photographer whose style I would not want to emulate. The shots are often different - but not in a positive way.

He may have shared his secrets in the way the previous posters have suggested - but the secrets of someone not very good at his craft are hardly worth sharing.

A bad buy. Look at a copy first before clicking on your Amazon buy button.

Tony Gamble
Photographer SW6