"Ideal for users of any camera with a basic knowledge of a few photo-fundamentals, this book walks you through the essential techniques of photographing people, whether it's on the street, at home or in the studio. Packed with iconic images by acclaimed photographers, it will give you the inspiration and know-how that you need to get out there and take great photographs of friends, family and everyone else."--back cover. An "inspiring book of conceptual starting points and invaluable technical tips for anyone, novice or professional, who wants to take top-notch pictures of people."--Provided by publisher.

Includes index. "50 master photographer including: Richard Avedon; William Klein; Cindy Sherman; Garry Winogrand; Richard Renaldi; William Eggleston; Sebastiô Salgado; Henri Cartier-Bresson; August Sander; Joel Sternfeld."--back cover.

Let's start with you -- Composition -- Context -- The gaze -- Control -- The street -- Black and white or colour -- Psychology of light -- Why, when, what.