Featuring 100 captivating images by Master Photographer Oscar Lozoya and text by Peter Skinner, this book unveils all of the creative and technical skills that photographers need to produce portraits with personality.

Drawing on subjects ranging from regular portrait clients, to professional artists, to street people from his neighborhood, Lozoya’s elegant posing and lighting techniques transform portraits into mythical scenes. you'll get behind the scenes on each shoot—seeing how Lozoya designs a set, selects the right clothes, adds makeup and props and more. Step-by-step discussion and diagrams also provide technical details about how each portrait was created, giving you the insight and skills you need to begin creating your own such works—in the studio or on location.

A complete analysis of Oscar Lozoya’s dramatic lighting strategies, special shooting techniques and fine printing make this book a must for photographers looking to infuse their black & white portraits with styles and drama.