The New Portrait: A Study in Three Parts

The Charismatic Portrait
"Getting the picture right has to do with much more than just where I put the lights," the photographer says. "I'm known for a kind of technical expertise, but I'm not really a techy person. I worked early in my career to learn as much about light as possible so that I can go into a portrait session with someone and not spend my time fussing over it. It's really about establishing a connection between me and my subject. A portrait is very emotional in this way."