Faces of New Zealand

A photographic celebration of the people of New Zealand by renowned photographer Brian Curtis. While there is a huge number of books around that showcase the many landscapes of our country, few have taken the opportunity to celebrate our people. Faces of New Zealand captures more than 100 images of Kiwis from all over the country and from all walks of life, taking us inside the lives of the locals. Each photo is accompanied by a brief explanatory caption, providing context and commentary. An introduction reflects on the photographic style of portraiture and what inspired the book's photographs. A 'how to take portrait photographs' section at the back of the book provides tips and suggestions for aspiring photographers.

Author Biography

Brian Curtis is an award-winning photographer whose illustrious career had its origins in wedding and portrait photography back in the 1950s. Brian's photographs have appeared in a vast number of publications including the Sunday Times (UK), Christchurch Press, Sunday Times (NZ), Sunday News (NZ), New Zealand Baby and Child and Newsweek. In addition to judging photography competitions and giving seminars on professional photography, Brian has also been an Accredited Games Photographer at both the 1974 and 1990 Commonwealth Games. In 1992 Brian established The Photographer's Mail, a national monthly photographic newspaper. He has been the editor since its inception and remains so today. Brian's outstanding photographic career has been recognised with an Honorary Fellowship from the NZ Institute of Professional Photographers, in recognition of outstanding services to the field of professional photography