Mary Ellen Mark on the Portrait and the Moment
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On the Portrait and the Moment is a part of Aperture's The Photography Workshop Series of books where notable photographers use examples of their work to illustrate their creative photographic process. In this book, Mary Ellen Mark - well-known for her portraits of emotional power - offers her insight on observing the world and capturing dramatic moments that reveal more than the reality at hand. Through words and pictures, she shares her own creative process and discusses a wide range of issues, such as gaining the trust of the subject, taking pictures that are controlled but unforced, and organizing the frame so that every part contributes toward telling the story.
From staff member Zeb Andrews: "The cool thing about this book is not only do you get to experience Mark's amazing photography but you also get the stories behind the images in her own words. This is often as valuable as the images themselves.
From staff member Kate Spurgin: "This fascinating book is part memoir, part photography manual. Mark uses her powerful images to illustrate the techniques and approaches she used to make them, emphasizing collaboration with and respect for her diverse subjects. Throughout, she shows how her unique perspective influenced her photography and encourages readers to develop and embrace ours, too."
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