--- product_id: 54584165 title: "Gregory Heisler: 50 Portraits: Stories and Techniques from a Photographer's Photographer" price: "€ 71.77" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.hr/products/54584165-gregory-heisler-50-portraits-stories-and-techniques-from-a-photographers store_origin: HR region: Croatia --- # hardback premium quality 50 iconic portraits moody, timeless imagery Gregory Heisler: 50 Portraits: Stories and Techniques from a Photographer's Photographer **Price:** € 71.77 **Availability:** βœ… In Stock ## Summary > πŸ“Έ Capture the unseen stories behind every portrait – own the art of connection. ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Gregory Heisler: 50 Portraits: Stories and Techniques from a Photographer's Photographer - **How much does it cost?** € 71.77 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.hr](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/54584165-gregory-heisler-50-portraits-stories-and-techniques-from-a-photographers) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - β€’ **Dual Perspective Essays:** Each portrait is paired with behind-the-scenes insights and technical breakdowns for a full creative journey. - β€’ **Masterclass in Portraiture:** Dive deep into 50 iconic portraits with rich stories and expert techniques from a photography legend. - β€’ **Premium Hardcover Experience:** Feel the weight of quality with a beautifully crafted hardback that demands respect on your shelf. - β€’ **For the Passionate Professional:** A must-have for serious portrait photographers craving inspiration and practical wisdom. - β€’ **Beyond Lighting – The Art of Connection:** Discover how trust and empathy between photographer and subject create unforgettable images. ## Overview Gregory Heisler: 50 Portraits is a premium hardback book featuring 50 masterfully crafted portraits, each accompanied by personal stories and technical insights from one of photography’s greatest portrait artists. This book transcends typical lighting guides by emphasizing the creative process, emotional rapport, and photographic philosophy, making it an essential resource for passionate portrait photographers seeking inspiration and depth. ## Description Buy Gregory Heisler: 50 Portraits: Stories and Techniques from a Photographer's Photographer by (8601200389937) from desertcart UK’s Stationery & Office Supplies Shop. Free delivery on eligible orders. Review: A wonderful book, with great imagery and interesting stories, an essential book for anyone passionate about portrait photography - Gregory Heisler's book '50 Portraits Stories and techniques from a photographer's photographer', is quite a serious book about photography. The tone is set by this book being a hardback, which just feels to me a little more special than a soft back. The front cover looks serious, dark and moody (though the story inside about the cover picture is fascinating). The quality of the books is very good with high quality paper and you don't want to crease a page or do anything which might cause damage to the book, it feels like it deserves respect. The problem with this though is that it also feels that it shouldn't be opened or read. Of course a book is meant to be read, so however guilty I felt touching the book and turning the pages. I was happy to do so because the stories inside feel quite special, in relation to how to work as a photographer. The premise of the book is that Gregory Heisler discusses 50 portraits, creating a essay for each photograph and often contrasting the image, with a second image from the same shoot. The first part of each essay is about the shoot itself, telling a story as much about the photographer and his thoughts about a shoot and often the story behind it. The second part is titled 'Thoughts on Technique' which will often focus on a particular area of his set up or philosophy. I must admit that I enjoyed reading the stories about the days shoot the most, this is not to say that the 'Thoughts on Technique' is not good, in fact it is essential to understanding the photo and what goes on behind the image but the story of the shoot for me is often more fun to read. Heisler has a very informal first person narrative style of writing. This very much helps tell a story and allows him to articulate his thoughts in a way that makes the book a relatively easy read. Of course a photography book is not a photography book without the photos. Gregory Heisler is a master of portraiture and the photos in the book have a feeling of an old master, but instead of painting of photography. It is noticeable that Heisler worked for Arnold Newman but he brings his own style to his photography as well. One of the things Heisler is passionate about in the books, is the creative idea and about creating his own images. It is also very noticeable that he often uses medium or large format cameras (I can't remember seeing a 35mm image). More often than not the images are black and white but he also creates some wonderful colour images. This book, as I have said is not really a book about numbers or particular technique and unlike a lot of books where lighting is the main focus, 50 portraits is about much more than just the lighting, it is about the whole possess of creating an image, though for lighting fans, he does cover lighting in a number of the essays. So I hopefully people can tell I enjoyed the book. It really is a great book about the photographer and his photography. It is written by someone who is passionate about portrait photography and the people who will get the most out of the book are those who are passionate themselves about portrait photography. If you want to learn about portrait photography and the ins and outs of what goes on behind a photo shoot, this is a great book, well worth investing in. Review: Essential Study from a Master. - This is truly an exquisite book, full of rich, vibrant and creatively shot images. The biggest thing I got from this book is the significance of rapport, trust and empathy between the photographer and his subject. This relationship and collaboration creates a space where the subject can relax and be free in their self expression - the image creator can then frame, compose and capture that magic moment. The images in this book took me by surprise, each one backed up by the context of the shoot and the techniques used to capture the moment. Gregory Heisler is a master at what he does and I am grateful that he shared his passion through this glorious book with us. ## Features - New Store Stock ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | 420,559 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 769 in Address Books | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 636 Reviews | ## Images ![Gregory Heisler: 50 Portraits: Stories and Techniques from a Photographer's Photographer - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81CyB8aqCrL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A wonderful book, with great imagery and interesting stories, an essential book for anyone passionate about portrait photography *by M***G on 17 January 2014* Gregory Heisler's book '50 Portraits Stories and techniques from a photographer's photographer', is quite a serious book about photography. The tone is set by this book being a hardback, which just feels to me a little more special than a soft back. The front cover looks serious, dark and moody (though the story inside about the cover picture is fascinating). The quality of the books is very good with high quality paper and you don't want to crease a page or do anything which might cause damage to the book, it feels like it deserves respect. The problem with this though is that it also feels that it shouldn't be opened or read. Of course a book is meant to be read, so however guilty I felt touching the book and turning the pages. I was happy to do so because the stories inside feel quite special, in relation to how to work as a photographer. The premise of the book is that Gregory Heisler discusses 50 portraits, creating a essay for each photograph and often contrasting the image, with a second image from the same shoot. The first part of each essay is about the shoot itself, telling a story as much about the photographer and his thoughts about a shoot and often the story behind it. The second part is titled 'Thoughts on Technique' which will often focus on a particular area of his set up or philosophy. I must admit that I enjoyed reading the stories about the days shoot the most, this is not to say that the 'Thoughts on Technique' is not good, in fact it is essential to understanding the photo and what goes on behind the image but the story of the shoot for me is often more fun to read. Heisler has a very informal first person narrative style of writing. This very much helps tell a story and allows him to articulate his thoughts in a way that makes the book a relatively easy read. Of course a photography book is not a photography book without the photos. Gregory Heisler is a master of portraiture and the photos in the book have a feeling of an old master, but instead of painting of photography. It is noticeable that Heisler worked for Arnold Newman but he brings his own style to his photography as well. One of the things Heisler is passionate about in the books, is the creative idea and about creating his own images. It is also very noticeable that he often uses medium or large format cameras (I can't remember seeing a 35mm image). More often than not the images are black and white but he also creates some wonderful colour images. This book, as I have said is not really a book about numbers or particular technique and unlike a lot of books where lighting is the main focus, 50 portraits is about much more than just the lighting, it is about the whole possess of creating an image, though for lighting fans, he does cover lighting in a number of the essays. So I hopefully people can tell I enjoyed the book. It really is a great book about the photographer and his photography. It is written by someone who is passionate about portrait photography and the people who will get the most out of the book are those who are passionate themselves about portrait photography. If you want to learn about portrait photography and the ins and outs of what goes on behind a photo shoot, this is a great book, well worth investing in. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Essential Study from a Master. *by M***T on 21 September 2015* This is truly an exquisite book, full of rich, vibrant and creatively shot images. The biggest thing I got from this book is the significance of rapport, trust and empathy between the photographer and his subject. This relationship and collaboration creates a space where the subject can relax and be free in their self expression - the image creator can then frame, compose and capture that magic moment. The images in this book took me by surprise, each one backed up by the context of the shoot and the techniques used to capture the moment. Gregory Heisler is a master at what he does and I am grateful that he shared his passion through this glorious book with us. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Essential reading *by S***Y on 4 December 2013* Heisler is an excellent portrait photographer, approaching this genre with the right attitude and credentials, this book is a joy. He offers context and methodology to the portraits whilst offering some wonderful images to review. I'm a fussy book buyer when it comes to other photographers however, this is already bookmarked for future referencing! ## Frequently Bought Together - Gregory Heisler: 50 Portraits: Stories and Techniques from a Photographer's Photographer - Read This if You Want to Take Great Photographs of People: (Learn Top Photography Tips and How to Take Good Pictures of People) --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - πŸ›’ **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** β€” Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** β€” Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - πŸ’° **No Hidden Fees** β€” All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - πŸ”„ **15-Day Free Returns** β€” Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - πŸ”’ **Secure Payments** β€” Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** β€” Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.hr/products/54584165-gregory-heisler-50-portraits-stories-and-techniques-from-a-photographers](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/54584165-gregory-heisler-50-portraits-stories-and-techniques-from-a-photographers) --- *Product available on Desertcart Croatia* *Store origin: HR* *Last updated: 2026-05-23*