Being a Photographer

This appealing volume touches on various types of photography, from the documentary style of Dorothea Lange to the celebrity snapshots taken by modern-day paparazzi. Day-in-the-life features and Q&A sections with working photographers give realistic insight into the typical photographer’s experience, while profiles of Annie Leibovitz and Helena Christensen explore the lives of two of the industry’s biggest stars. A “Shoot Speak” spread at the beginning of the book defines key photography terms. Back matter includes suggestions for further reading, links to relevant Web sites, and an index.