by Brian Smith (Get the Book)
Smith is a Pulitzer Prize-winning photographer whose Art & Soul: Stars Unite to Celebrate and Support the Arts features his photographs of celebrities. Whether photographing holy men of Nepal, Richard Branson suited up for Virgin Galactic space flights, or nudists playing golf, he stresses that "nothing is more important to portrait photography than connecting with the person you're photographing...." The guide includes tips, a list of the lighting gear used in the book, assignments, and an interview with the author. (Summary)