Taking stunning portrait photographs has never been easier thanks to the invaluable advice and inspiration revealed within this expert written MagBook. Combining the best tips and professional tutorials, Digital SLR Photography magazine have created a comprehensive guide to taking a variety of portrait types, spanning memorable family images, studio shots, outdoor scenes and creative compositions. Featuring easy-to-follow tutorials, gear guides and reviews, as well as stunning images to inspire our own shots, this guide is a must-have for any aspiring portrait photographer. With the help of this MagBook you'll not only master basic and more advanced techniques, you'll also develop your Photoshop skills, get to grips with lighting set ups, and of course shot stunning and professional looking images!

The issue 149 of 3D World reveals the production of automotive designer Harald Belker’s futuristic racing book, Pulse. Plus: James Cameron on the future of 3D production
Also in this issue, sculpt a pirate in ZBrush and Maya, create a games character with Gnomon tutor Mark Dedecker and get Daz Studio 3 Advanced, worth $149, on the disc.

In early 2011, production began on The Art Behind The Headshot. With the Fstoppers crew behind the cameras, we set out to make the most comprehensive tutorial ever created on headshot photography. This time around not only would I focus on my trademark high key white background and soft beauty lighting, but I would also share intimate details about what I consider my real photography secret: a keen understanding of the human face and the ability to coach people into interesting looks day in and day out.