--- product_id: 54584165 title: "Gregory Heisler: 50 Portraits: Stories and Techniques from a Photographer's Photographer" price: "€ 76.50" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.gr/products/54584165-gregory-heisler-50-portraits-stories-and-techniques-from-a-photographers store_origin: GR region: Greece --- # in-depth stories & techniques 50 iconic portraits high-quality large format images Gregory Heisler: 50 Portraits: Stories and Techniques from a Photographer's Photographer **Price:** € 76.50 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 📷 Capture the art behind the lens — don’t just take photos, create legends. ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Gregory Heisler: 50 Portraits: Stories and Techniques from a Photographer's Photographer - **How much does it cost?** € 76.50 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.gr](https://www.desertcart.gr/products/54584165-gregory-heisler-50-portraits-stories-and-techniques-from-a-photographers) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Timeless Visual Quality:** Experience stunning black-and-white and color images printed on premium paper that commands respect. - • **Behind-the-Scenes Stories:** Dive into candid, often humorous narratives revealing the creative process behind each shot. - • **Masterclass in Portraiture:** Explore 50 legendary portraits from celebrities to world leaders, curated by a photography icon. - • **Inspiration for Professionals:** Perfect for passionate photographers and creatives eager to elevate their craft and storytelling. - • **Technical & Artistic Insights:** Gain rare access to Heisler’s unique techniques, including medium and large format camera use. ## Overview Gregory Heisler: 50 Portraits is a premium hardcover photography book showcasing 50 iconic portraits of celebrities, athletes, and world leaders. It combines high-quality large format images with engaging first-person stories and technical essays, offering an immersive look into the creative and technical mastery of one of photography’s most respected artists. Essential for professionals and enthusiasts seeking inspiration and deep insight into portrait photography. ## Description In this first-ever showcase of his work, Gregory Heisler, one of professional photography's most respected practitioners, shares 50 iconic portraits of celebrities, athletes, and world leaders, along with fascinating, thoughtful, often humorous stories about how the images were made. From his famously controversial portrait of President George H.W. Bush (which led to the revocation of Heisler's White House clearance) to his evocative post-9/11 Time magazine cover of Rudolph Giuliani, to stunning portraits of Julia Roberts, Denzel Washington, Hillary Clinton, Michael Phelps, Muhammad Ali, and many more, Heisler reveals the creative and technical processes that led to each frame. For Heisler's fans and all lovers of photography, Gregory Heisler- 50 Portraits offers not only a gorgeous collection of both black-and-white and color portraits, but an engrossing look at the rarely seen art of a master photographer at work. With a foreword by New York City mayor Michael R. Bloomberg. Review: A wonderful book, with great imagery and interesting stories, an essential book for anyone passionate about portrait photography - Gregory Heisler's book '50 Portraits Stories and techniques from a photographer's photographer', is quite a serious book about photography. The tone is set by this book being a hardback, which just feels to me a little more special than a soft back. The front cover looks serious, dark and moody (though the story inside about the cover picture is fascinating). The quality of the books is very good with high quality paper and you don't want to crease a page or do anything which might cause damage to the book, it feels like it deserves respect. The problem with this though is that it also feels that it shouldn't be opened or read. Of course a book is meant to be read, so however guilty I felt touching the book and turning the pages. I was happy to do so because the stories inside feel quite special, in relation to how to work as a photographer. The premise of the book is that Gregory Heisler discusses 50 portraits, creating a essay for each photograph and often contrasting the image, with a second image from the same shoot. The first part of each essay is about the shoot itself, telling a story as much about the photographer and his thoughts about a shoot and often the story behind it. The second part is titled 'Thoughts on Technique' which will often focus on a particular area of his set up or philosophy. I must admit that I enjoyed reading the stories about the days shoot the most, this is not to say that the 'Thoughts on Technique' is not good, in fact it is essential to understanding the photo and what goes on behind the image but the story of the shoot for me is often more fun to read. Heisler has a very informal first person narrative style of writing. This very much helps tell a story and allows him to articulate his thoughts in a way that makes the book a relatively easy read. Of course a photography book is not a photography book without the photos. Gregory Heisler is a master of portraiture and the photos in the book have a feeling of an old master, but instead of painting of photography. It is noticeable that Heisler worked for Arnold Newman but he brings his own style to his photography as well. One of the things Heisler is passionate about in the books, is the creative idea and about creating his own images. It is also very noticeable that he often uses medium or large format cameras (I can't remember seeing a 35mm image). More often than not the images are black and white but he also creates some wonderful colour images. This book, as I have said is not really a book about numbers or particular technique and unlike a lot of books where lighting is the main focus, 50 portraits is about much more than just the lighting, it is about the whole possess of creating an image, though for lighting fans, he does cover lighting in a number of the essays. So I hopefully people can tell I enjoyed the book. It really is a great book about the photographer and his photography. It is written by someone who is passionate about portrait photography and the people who will get the most out of the book are those who are passionate themselves about portrait photography. If you want to learn about portrait photography and the ins and outs of what goes on behind a photo shoot, this is a great book, well worth investing in. Review: Essential Study from a Master. - This is truly an exquisite book, full of rich, vibrant and creatively shot images. The biggest thing I got from this book is the significance of rapport, trust and empathy between the photographer and his subject. This relationship and collaboration creates a space where the subject can relax and be free in their self expression - the image creator can then frame, compose and capture that magic moment. The images in this book took me by surprise, each one backed up by the context of the shoot and the techniques used to capture the moment. Gregory Heisler is a master at what he does and I am grateful that he shared his passion through this glorious book with us. ## Features - New Store Stock ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | 40,254 in Stationery & Office Supplies ( See Top 100 in Stationery & Office Supplies ) 213 in Address Books | | Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 641 Reviews | ## Images ![Gregory Heisler: 50 Portraits: Stories and Techniques from a Photographer's Photographer - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81CyB8aqCrL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A wonderful book, with great imagery and interesting stories, an essential book for anyone passionate about portrait photography *by M***G on 17 January 2014* Gregory Heisler's book '50 Portraits Stories and techniques from a photographer's photographer', is quite a serious book about photography. The tone is set by this book being a hardback, which just feels to me a little more special than a soft back. The front cover looks serious, dark and moody (though the story inside about the cover picture is fascinating). The quality of the books is very good with high quality paper and you don't want to crease a page or do anything which might cause damage to the book, it feels like it deserves respect. The problem with this though is that it also feels that it shouldn't be opened or read. Of course a book is meant to be read, so however guilty I felt touching the book and turning the pages. I was happy to do so because the stories inside feel quite special, in relation to how to work as a photographer. The premise of the book is that Gregory Heisler discusses 50 portraits, creating a essay for each photograph and often contrasting the image, with a second image from the same shoot. The first part of each essay is about the shoot itself, telling a story as much about the photographer and his thoughts about a shoot and often the story behind it. The second part is titled 'Thoughts on Technique' which will often focus on a particular area of his set up or philosophy. I must admit that I enjoyed reading the stories about the days shoot the most, this is not to say that the 'Thoughts on Technique' is not good, in fact it is essential to understanding the photo and what goes on behind the image but the story of the shoot for me is often more fun to read. Heisler has a very informal first person narrative style of writing. This very much helps tell a story and allows him to articulate his thoughts in a way that makes the book a relatively easy read. Of course a photography book is not a photography book without the photos. Gregory Heisler is a master of portraiture and the photos in the book have a feeling of an old master, but instead of painting of photography. It is noticeable that Heisler worked for Arnold Newman but he brings his own style to his photography as well. One of the things Heisler is passionate about in the books, is the creative idea and about creating his own images. It is also very noticeable that he often uses medium or large format cameras (I can't remember seeing a 35mm image). More often than not the images are black and white but he also creates some wonderful colour images. This book, as I have said is not really a book about numbers or particular technique and unlike a lot of books where lighting is the main focus, 50 portraits is about much more than just the lighting, it is about the whole possess of creating an image, though for lighting fans, he does cover lighting in a number of the essays. So I hopefully people can tell I enjoyed the book. It really is a great book about the photographer and his photography. It is written by someone who is passionate about portrait photography and the people who will get the most out of the book are those who are passionate themselves about portrait photography. If you want to learn about portrait photography and the ins and outs of what goes on behind a photo shoot, this is a great book, well worth investing in. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Essential Study from a Master. *by M***T on 21 September 2015* This is truly an exquisite book, full of rich, vibrant and creatively shot images. The biggest thing I got from this book is the significance of rapport, trust and empathy between the photographer and his subject. This relationship and collaboration creates a space where the subject can relax and be free in their self expression - the image creator can then frame, compose and capture that magic moment. The images in this book took me by surprise, each one backed up by the context of the shoot and the techniques used to capture the moment. Gregory Heisler is a master at what he does and I am grateful that he shared his passion through this glorious book with us. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Super inspiration *by L***E on 10 February 2021* I bought this as a Christmas gift for a portrait photographer. They were delighted with it! Along with the amazing images, there's also plenty of inspiration in the form of a background story to each sitting, which adds interest and insight. A great coffee table book or for anyone interested in the art of portrait photography. ## Frequently Bought Together - Gregory Heisler: 50 Portraits: Stories and Techniques from a Photographer's Photographer - Read This if You Want to Take Great Photographs of People: (Learn Top Photography Tips and How to Take Good Pictures of People) --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.gr/products/54584165-gregory-heisler-50-portraits-stories-and-techniques-from-a-photographers](https://www.desertcart.gr/products/54584165-gregory-heisler-50-portraits-stories-and-techniques-from-a-photographers) --- *Product available on Desertcart Greece* *Store origin: GR* *Last updated: 2026-08-12*