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Michael Grecco's latest publication is a lighting monograph featuring both the techniques and the stories behind the images throughout his extensive career. Whether the subject is a star or an athlete, a business executive or a politician, Michael knows how to add artistry, drama, wit, humor and personality to any portrait. Now he shares the secrets of creating great portraits in his new book.

This new publication features dramatic lighting techniques and creative solutions for difficult shoots, as well as lighting diagrams, posing techniques for both individuals and groups, working with clients and how to find and capture the essence of your subject while also featuring some of Michael's best and most well-known works. Titled "Lighting and the Dramatic Portrait," this book is due to be published in November 2006 by Watson-Guptil Publications.

Lighting and the Dramatic Portrait can be ordered from Amazon.com. Personalized signed copies can be purchased directly through Michael Grecco Photography in either limited edition hardcover or paperback editions. Please choose from the links to the left to purchase your copy.

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"What's more compelling than a human face? As a portrait photographer, Michael Grecco is has created iconic photos of the most beautiful stars of film, TV and music. He's also photographed authors and scientists, skateboarders and musicians, and the locals he meets in his travels around the country. The beauty of these unadorned portraits comes from the humanity and personality that Grecco manages to capture on film. No matter whom he's photographing, Grecco approaches every subject with intelligence, empathy, humor and intense curiosity."

Holly Stuart Hughes, Editor-in-Chief, Photo District News&paypal=1