Portrait Photography for Sale

Photography, Camo 35, Thandiwe Muriu

Camo 35

Thandiwe Muriu

Photography - 59.1 x 39.4 inch

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Photography, Portrait of a lady I, Geert Lemmers

Portrait of a lady I

Geert Lemmers

Photography - 32 x 32 x 1 inch

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Photography, Basquiat, Bernard Pras

Basquiat

Bernard Pras

Photography - 41.7 x 31.5 x 2 inch

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Photography, Hidden Fences, Genevieve Gaignard

Hidden Fences

Genevieve Gaignard

Photography - 31.9 x 46.9 x 1.6 inch

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Photography, Marilyn Monroe, ca, George Barris

Marilyn Monroe, ca

George Barris

Photography - 10 x 8 x 0.1 inch

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Photography, Marilyn Monroe, ca., George Barris

Marilyn Monroe, ca.

George Barris

Photography - 10 x 8 x 0.1 inch

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Photography, Blurr, Arnaud Ele

Blurr

Arnaud Ele

Photography - 16.5 x 11.7 x 0 inch

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Photography, 164. Gauguin, Bernard Pras

164. Gauguin

Bernard Pras

Photography - 58.3 x 47.2 x 2 inch

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Photography, Hiding in Italy - Culture Public Library, Liu Bolin

Hiding in Italy - Culture Public Library

Liu Bolin

Photography - 26.8 x 35.4 inch

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Photography, Hiding in Spain - Spain Magazine, Liu Bolin

Hiding in Spain - Spain Magazine

Liu Bolin

Photography - 47.2 x 35.4 inch

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Photography, Thom Yorke (2006), Kevin Westenberg

Thom Yorke (2006)

Kevin Westenberg

Photography - 20.1 x 15.7 inch

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Photography, Puro... alegria, James Sparshatt

Puro... alegria

James Sparshatt

Photography - 19.7 x 15.7 x 0.4 inch

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Photography, Against All Odds II, Damola Ayegbayo

Against All Odds II

Damola Ayegbayo

Photography - 36 x 36 x 2 inch

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Photography, San Clemente, Raymond Depardon

San Clemente

Raymond Depardon

Photography - 11.8 x 17.3 x 0.4 inch

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Photography, Civilian and Policeman #2, Liu Bolin

Civilian and Policeman #2

Liu Bolin

Photography - 9.4 x 7.1 inch

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Photography, Contrôle des papiers, Jean-Michel Landon

Contrôle des papiers

Jean-Michel Landon

Photography - 19.7 x 29.5 x 0 inch

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Photography, Upper Glasses Royal Ascot, Arthur Steel

Upper Glasses Royal Ascot

Arthur Steel

Photography - 18.9 x 24 x 0.4 inch

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Photography, Sarah Moon Portfolio, printed and bound, 10 Gelatin Silver Prints, Sarah Moon

Sarah Moon Portfolio, printed and bound, 10 Gelatin Silver Prints

Sarah Moon

Photography - 21.25 x 16.25 x 2 inch

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Photography, Joe legs, Hassan Hajjaj

Joe legs

Hassan Hajjaj

Photography - 37.3 x 27.8 x 1.6 inch

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Photography, Omar legs, Hassan Hajjaj

Omar legs

Hassan Hajjaj

Photography - 36.9 x 27 x 1.6 inch

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Photography, De Rosieres Family, Slim Aarons

De Rosieres Family

Slim Aarons

Photography - 20 x 20 inch

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Photography, Skiing In Stowe, Slim Aarons

Skiing In Stowe

Slim Aarons

Photography - 24 x 24 inch

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Photography, Skiing In Stowe, Slim Aarons

Skiing In Stowe

Slim Aarons

Photography - 30 x 30 inch

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Photography, Marilyn Monroe Contact Strip, Ed Feingersh

Marilyn Monroe Contact Strip

Ed Feingersh

Photography - 39.8 x 29.9 inch

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Photography, Pas De Deux – The Nutcracker - Tchaikovsky, Dasha Pears

Pas De Deux – The Nutcracker - Tchaikovsky

Dasha Pears

Photography - 19.7 x 19.7 x 0 inch

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Photography, Marilyn in Grand Central Station, Ed Feingersh

Marilyn in Grand Central Station

Ed Feingersh

Photography - 29.9 x 20.1 inch

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Photography, Far, Edgar Nabla

Far

Edgar Nabla

Photography - 41.3 x 31.5 x 0.2 inch

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Photography, La montée des eaux, Fabienne Cresens

La montée des eaux

Fabienne Cresens

Photography - 39.4 x 39.4 inch

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Photography, Freddy Mercury 79, Pierre Terrasson

Freddy Mercury 79

Pierre Terrasson

Photography - 15.7 x 19.7 inch

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Photography, Diamond I, Justin Dingwall

Diamond I

Justin Dingwall

Photography - 33.1 x 22 x 1.6 inch

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Photography, Flat Iron Panda, Joss Uñac

Flat Iron Panda

Joss Uñac

Photography - 39.4 x 27.6 x 0.4 inch

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Photography, In the land of my fathers 131, Geert Lemmers

In the land of my fathers 131

Geert Lemmers

Photography - 32 x 39 x 1 inch

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Photography, Natural woman 9, Geert Lemmers

Natural woman 9

Geert Lemmers

Photography - 32 x 39 x 1 inch

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Photography, Natural woman 14, Geert Lemmers

Natural woman 14

Geert Lemmers

Photography - 32 x 39 x 1 inch

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Photography, My life in a nutshell I, Geert Lemmers

My life in a nutshell I

Geert Lemmers

Photography - 32 x 39 x 1 inch

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Photography, Ultimate beauty 3, Geert Lemmers

Ultimate beauty 3

Geert Lemmers

Photography - 32 x 32 x 1 inch

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Photography, Jungle Street, Earlie Hundnall

Jungle Street

Earlie Hundnall

Photography - 9.8 x 7.9 inch

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Photography, Série Pin Up N°1, Mehdi Mirbagheri

Série Pin Up N°1

Mehdi Mirbagheri

Photography - 31.5 x 31.5 x 0.4 inch

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Photography, Ecole dans le Wardak, José Nicolas

Ecole dans le Wardak

José Nicolas

Photography - 15.7 x 23.6 x 0.4 inch

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Photography, Urban nomad, Justin Dingwall

Urban nomad

Justin Dingwall

Photography - 52 x 33.1 x 1.2 inch

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Photography, Holy Spirit, Karl Lagasse

Holy Spirit

Karl Lagasse

Photography - 49.2 x 33.5 inch

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Photography, La Nuit au Chalet 1935, Willy Ronis

La Nuit au Chalet 1935

Willy Ronis

Photography - 11.8 x 15.7 x 0.4 inch

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Photography, Mineur silicosé, Lens, Willy Ronis

Mineur silicosé, Lens

Willy Ronis

Photography - 15.7 x 11.8 x 0.4 inch

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Photography, Los Tres Rabaris, Wylda Bayrón

Los Tres Rabaris

Wylda Bayrón

Photography - 15.7 x 23.6 inch

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Photography, The beautiful lady and her ordinary life, Geert Lemmers

The beautiful lady and her ordinary life

Geert Lemmers

Photography - 39 x 32 x 1 inch

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Photography, Fashion and beauty, Geert Lemmers

Fashion and beauty

Geert Lemmers

Photography - 32 x 32 x 1 inch

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Photography, Cocktail Dress, John French

Cocktail Dress

John French

Photography - 40 x 40 inch

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Photography, Floral Projection, John French

Floral Projection

John French

Photography - 30 x 20 inch

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Photography, Fur Stole, John French

Fur Stole

John French

Photography - 40 x 30 inch

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Photography, Shrimpton, John French

Shrimpton

John French

Photography - 40 x 40 inch

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Photography, Shrimpton In Dior, John French

Shrimpton In Dior

John French

Photography - 20 x 30 inch

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Photography, Shrimpton Modelling, John French

Shrimpton Modelling

John French

Photography - 40 x 40 inch

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Photography, Simonetta et Fabiani, John French

Simonetta et Fabiani

John French

Photography - 60 x 40 inch

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Photography, Stripe Projection, John French

Stripe Projection

John French

Photography - 40 x 40 inch

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Photography, Sumptuous Shrimpton, John French

Sumptuous Shrimpton

John French

Photography - 60 x 40 inch

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Photography, When you surrender to the wind, Christa David

When you surrender to the wind

Christa David

Photography - 10 x 9 x 0.8 inch

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Photography, Well-ordered and whole, an ancient love, Christa David

Well-ordered and whole, an ancient love

Christa David

Photography - 10 x 9 x 0.8 inch

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Photography, Untitled, Christa David

Untitled

Christa David

Photography - 10 x 9 x 0.8 inch

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Photography, Sometimes there is safety in numbers, Christa David

Sometimes there is safety in numbers

Christa David

Photography - 10 x 9 x 0.8 inch

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Photography, Silence and song piercing the night, Christa David

Silence and song piercing the night

Christa David

Photography - 10 x 9 x 0.8 inch

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Photography, Seeing with all that I am, Christa David

Seeing with all that I am

Christa David

Photography - 10 x 9 x 0.8 inch

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Photography, Love: the center of all things, Christa David

Love: the center of all things

Christa David

Photography - 10 x 9 x 0.8 inch

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Photography, In stillness, in solitude, I count 09, Christa David

In stillness, in solitude, I count 09

Christa David

Photography - 10 x 9 x 0.8 inch

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Photography, In stillness, in solitude, I count 08, Christa David

In stillness, in solitude, I count 08

Christa David

Photography - 10 x 9 x 0.8 inch

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Photography, In stillness, in solitude, I count 06, Christa David

In stillness, in solitude, I count 06

Christa David

Photography - 10 x 9 inch

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Photography, In stillness, in solitude, I count 05, Christa David

In stillness, in solitude, I count 05

Christa David

Photography - 10 x 9 x 0.8 inch

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Photography, In stillness, in solitude, I count 04, Christa David

In stillness, in solitude, I count 04

Christa David

Photography - 10 x 9 x 0.8 inch

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Photography, In stillness, in solitude, I count 03, Christa David

In stillness, in solitude, I count 03

Christa David

Photography - 10 x 9 x 1.2 inch

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Photography, In stillness, in solitude, I count 02, Christa David

In stillness, in solitude, I count 02

Christa David

Photography - 10 x 9 x 0.8 inch

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Photography, In stillness, in solitude, I count 01, Christa David

In stillness, in solitude, I count 01

Christa David

Photography - 10 x 9 x 0.8 inch

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Photography, I'm doing my part and you, Christa David

I'm doing my part and you

Christa David

Photography - 10 x 9 x 0.8 inch

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Photography, I will trust the wiser thing, Christa David

I will trust the wiser thing

Christa David

Photography - 10 x 9 x 0.8 inch

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Photography, I will consider the cost, always, Christa David

I will consider the cost, always

Christa David

Photography - 10 x 9 x 0.8 inch

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Photography, A portrait of surrender and serenity, Christa David

A portrait of surrender and serenity

Christa David

Photography - 10 x 9 x 0.8 inch

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Photography, Verse, Yevgeniy Repiashenko

Verse

Yevgeniy Repiashenko

Photography - 23.6 x 31.5 x 0 inch

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Photography, Marilyn Takes It To The Streets, Ed Feingersh

Marilyn Takes It To The Streets

Ed Feingersh

Photography - 15.7 x 20.1 inch

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Photography, Marilyn Resting, Ed Feingersh

Marilyn Resting

Ed Feingersh

Photography - 20.1 x 15.7 inch

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Photography, Marilyn New York Taxi Cab Smiles, Ed Feingersh

Marilyn New York Taxi Cab Smiles

Ed Feingersh

Photography - 15.7 x 20.1 inch

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Photography, Marilyn Getting Ready To Go Out, Ed Feingersh

Marilyn Getting Ready To Go Out

Ed Feingersh

Photography - 11.8 x 15.7 inch

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Photography, Marilyn Gets The Paper, Ed Feingersh

Marilyn Gets The Paper

Ed Feingersh

Photography - 15.7 x 20.1 inch

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Photography, The Boy, Leikun Nahusenay

The Boy

Leikun Nahusenay

Photography - 30.7 x 23.6 x 0 inch

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Photography, New Year's Toast, Miami Beach, Andy Sweet

New Year's Toast, Miami Beach

Andy Sweet

Photography - 15.7 x 15.7 x 0 inch

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Photography, Woman in Velour, Miami Beach, Andy Sweet

Woman in Velour, Miami Beach

Andy Sweet

Photography - 15.7 x 15.7 x 0 inch

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Photography, Man standing on Wall/Group Shot, Miami Beach, Andy Sweet

Man standing on Wall/Group Shot, Miami Beach

Andy Sweet

Photography - 15.7 x 15.7 x 0 inch

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Photography, Brothers in Arms, Andy Sweet

Brothers in Arms

Andy Sweet

Photography - 15.7 x 15.7 x 0 inch

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Photography, Miami Beach #3, Andy Sweet

Miami Beach #3

Andy Sweet

Photography - 15.7 x 15.7 x 0 inch

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Photography, Camo 27, Thandiwe Muriu

Camo 27

Thandiwe Muriu

Photography - 59.1 x 39.4 x 0.2 inch

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Photography, Sans titre 10, de la série 'un été sans fin', Irène Jonas

Sans titre 10, de la série 'un été sans fin'

Irène Jonas

Photography - 11.8 x 17.7 x 0.4 inch

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Photography, Plein soleil, Sylvia Galmot

Plein soleil

Sylvia Galmot

Photography - 23.6 x 17.7 inch

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Photography, Eartha Kitt On Stage, Harry Hammond

Eartha Kitt On Stage

Harry Hammond

Photography - 30 x 30 inch

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Photography, Headdress Tekov, Petra Lajdova

Headdress Tekov

Petra Lajdova

Photography - 15.7 x 19.7 inch

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Photography, Chanel Autrement / A la plage., Franck Doat

Chanel Autrement / A la plage.

Franck Doat

Photography - 11.8 x 9.8 x 0 inch

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Portrait Photography for Sale

In the 1830s, Nièpce discovered the process for setting images onto pewter plates. In 1833, upon Nièpce's death, Louis Daguerre and François Arago continued his experiments and invented the daguerreotype, a process which created a printed image on a silver plate that had been exposed to light. Photography was born.

Similarly to how portrait painting had dominated artistic output in previous centuries, portrait photography was to become the pillar of the Second French Empire's photographic industry. Lenses with a shorter focal length, which enabled reduced exposure times, gradually appear on the market. The required equipment was expensive and difficult to handle. Some photographers, called daguerreotypists, decided to open their own photography studios to make a profit from their endeavours. The daguerreotype process was temperamental, and photographers had to take their pictures with great precision and attention to detail. They welcomed many people into their studios and customers choose how they wished to be photographed from catalogue of poses. Originally only accessible to the bourgeoisie, lower prices resulting from the growing number of studios eventually attracted a wider customer base. This phenomenon infuriated the poet Charles Baudelaire who was frustrated by the sense of narcissism sparked by the daguerreotypists.

Despite his protests, the egotistical trend only grew with the emergence of 'carte de visite' portraits (small photographs, the size of today's business cards). These were the brainchild of Adolphe Eugène Disdéri came up with the idea of producing portraits akin to visiting cards in 1859. He printed eight portraits in a variety of poses onto a single plate and once developed they could be cut up into eight distinct “visiting cards". Very popular with the bourgeoisie, they highlighted the sitters' social status. 'Carte de visite' portraits featuring celebrities were also sold to customers, who could subsequently add them to their albums.

The photographer Nadar was one of the first to demonstrate a conscious artistic approach to producing these portraits. He emphasised facial expressions and ensured the sitter was comfortable and at ease before taking the photograph. He photographed the era's greatest thinkers and artists, including Honoré de Balzac, George Sand, and Victor Hugo. He even managed to reconcile Baudelaire with portraiture.

At the end of the 19th century, the art of photography started to enter the mainstream, with the arrival of the Kodak company. The use of the camera, and the taking of portraits, became everyday occurrences. A century later, it was the invention of the digital camera which challenged the status quo. Whereas before alterations could only be made to photographs when they were being taken or developed, with the digital camera editing became easier, quicker and more convenient. Digital photography has given photographers much more freedom when it comes to editing and new methods and techniques are constantly being explored.

Some of the photographers who have left their mark on the last century include: Cindy Sherman, who excelled in self-portraits, Annie Leibovitz, who captured celebrities, the wacky duo, Pierre and Gilles, as well as Diane Arbus, Irving Penn, Richard Avedon, Helmut Newton and Bettina Rheims.

So, do portraits help us to learn more about each other, to remember, to invent, to act, or to reconnect with ourselves? Find out on Artsper, by exploring the works of Formento & Formento, Naomi Vona, Ahmed Bennani, Chou Ching Hui, Samuel CuetoBrno del ZouRen Hang, Markus + Indrani, Jerome Liebling as well as Annina Roescheisen.

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What makes a portrait photograph?

A portrait photograph can be a photograph of a person's head and shoulders, but it can also be of an animal or of a different section of the subject's body such as their feet. Portrait photographs in art often tell or hint something about its subject to the viewer, such as an aspect of their personality, but still contain an element of mystery. 

What are the three major types of portrait photography?

The three major types of portrait photography are posed portraits, candid or anonymous portraits, and conceptual portraits. The last type, conceptual or creative portraits, can be experimental and abstract, and may not represent an image close to a traditional portrait.

What are the six styles of portrait photography?

The six main types of portrait photography are fine art portraits, traditional portraits (for example posed portraits taken at school), lifestyle portraits, group portraits, street portraits and glamour portraits.