The best Celebrity Photography books: Reddit reviews

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I recently got this book by Pete Souza, Obama's staff photographer. Opened it up to to about the middle of the book to the pictures of Obama coaching his daughter's basketball team when the actual coach couldn't make it to the game. Actually brought tears of regret to my eyes. I had to close the book.

Its mostly a picture guide of how to use makeup to achieve the desired effects. It breaks down terminology and techniques used by makeup artists in the 90s. It’s a great book! It may be old but i find it’s not dated. It’s not so much about looks to try but tricks to master. My mom gave this to me when I was like in 8th grade ( like 12 years ago), so I have no idea if it’s still around

Edit .found it!

Is this the book your Aunt got?

Obama: An Intimate Portrait it is a book by the White House photographer at the time. It is a big picture book of the Obamas.

I believe the book they released a little over a year ago has it. I have the book at home and can double check. The book is for sale at amazon, https://www.amazon.com/Led-Zeppelin/dp/1909526509

Yup, it was. It's a shame I didn't realize it at the time, but that's how it goes right? Yes! Pat Graham is the man. HE put together the book I mentioned and it's really good. It's mostly photos with some interviews and stories from band members and stuff. From the sound of it, Pat was like the fourth (or fifth) member of MM in the early days, along w/ Dann Gallucci, and came with them on every tour in their "vansion."

Here's the link to the book. I hadn't realized it's selling for $200 and up though, which is really weird. It's a nice book with some great lesser known photos of the band and the landscapes from his window in the van etc, but hopefully is reprinted so it is more affordable for people.

https://www.amazon.com/Modest-Mouse-Pat-Graham/dp/1576876519

I also have the book Wings Over New Orleans: Unseen Photos of Paul and Linda McCartney, 1975 which is very cool and shows the respect the people that knew they were in town had for Paul and company.

Try looking for a professional makeup artist that has experience with special effects. They might be a freelance artist, so don’t look for a salon. They will have an amazing Instagram story, so you will know ahead what you are getting capability wise. I’ve been a cosmetologist for almost 40 years. I’ve been trained in all kinds of makeup. If you really want MY advice, you really need to learn this yourself. Go get this book. It will explain highs and lows to you. It will explain almost any kind of makeup to you. It’s a makeup artists Bible for beginners. Kevin is gone, but he left us a beautiful guide!

Making Faces https://www.amazon.com/dp/0316286850/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_JY5PQDW82F44DD68TE5P

Pete's book on Obama finally shipped the other day -- it's on sale and is AMAZING. I got mine in (from preorder) on Tuesday. This photo (in MUCH higher quality) is included in the book.

https://www.amazon.com/Obama-Intimate-Portrait-Pete-Souza/dp/0316512583

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if you like Doug Jones you should buy his book, it'll be one of the weirdest coffee table books you will own. Although it might make you kind of jaded when he's doing mime moves in makeup. Mime Very Own Book https://www.amazon.com/Mime-Very-Book-Doug-Jones/dp/160542255X/ref=sr_1_5?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1505411563&sr=1-5&keywords=%22doug+jones%22

if you like Doug Jones you should buy his book, it'll be one of the weirdest coffee table books you will own. Although it might make you kind of jaded when he's doing mime moves in makeup. Mime Very Own Book https://www.amazon.com/Mime-Very-Book-Doug-Jones/dp/160542255X/ref=sr_1_5?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1505411563&sr=1-5&keywords=%22doug+jones%22

Armani foundation makeup is a must if you have uneven skin tone. It's light and doesn't feel like it's there. Expensive but worth it.

And this: https://www.amazon.com/Making-Faces-Kevyn-Aucoin/dp/0316286850/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1498674056&sr=8-1&keywords=kevin+aucoin+book

Amazon link in case you want to get a White Elephant present.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Modest-Mouse-1992-2010-Pat-Graham/dp/1576876519/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1482787111&sr=8-1&keywords=modest+mouse+pat+graham

Still think you get it for less on ebay, new aswell.

As a photographer/film photography lover/musician/modest mouse fan, it's one of my favorite books that I own. Lots of great photos in there, good stories, and a behind the scenes look at MM's career.

https://www.amazon.com/Modest-Mouse-Pat-Graham/dp/1576876519

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Thanks for running such a decent magazine!