David Schonauer from American Photo Magazine takes an interesting look at ten contemporary photographers and their different approaches toward portraiture. The portrait has been the cornerstone of photography since the process was invented. Prior to photographs only the rich were able to commission paintings of children, family or themselves. George Eastman was arguably the main contributor to the popularity of photographic portraiture with Kodak’s introduction of the Brownie camera line, a vastly successful and affordable solution for anyone, including children, to capture a portrait on film. Now with the advent of digital photography and cell-phone cameras it is even easier. Whether thoughtfully produced in a studio setting, or a quick snapshot with a cell-phone, portraits can provide “windows into the soul”…to be corny and cliqued. “The New Portrait: A Study in Three Parts” includes Annie Leibovitz, Albert Watson, Matthew Rolston, Nigel Perry and more.Image provided by popphoto.com
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