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Portrait Photography for Licensing

Browse portraits of the people who have shaped our lives. 

Along with the news events and issues, photographers from The New York Times are also skilled at capturing the essence of the celebrities, industry leaders and newsmakers that have shaped our lives. Through portrait photography, The New York Times has a historical record of these personalities dating back to 1851.

 

 

What is portrait photography?

Portrait photography is the art of photographing a person or group of people in an effort to capture their defining features and personality at a moment in time. To achieve this, a portrait photographer may use techniques like lighting, poses, scenery or props. Portraits are often commissioned for special events, milestones or commercial purposes.

What kinds of portrait photography are there?

There are various kinds of portrait photography. Each one is intended to serve a different functional or creative purpose. Types include:

• Traditional portraits 
• Environmental portraits
• Candid portraits 
• Glamour portraits 
• Fine art portraits
• Surreal portraits
• Self-Portraits (Selfies)

What kind of portrait photography do you license?

NYTLicensing offers portrait photography for licensing. Subjects of our portraiture have included celebrities, heads of state, artists, designers and more. The range of portraiture available includes styles like traditional, environmental, candid, surreal and selfies.

Additional Resources:

Browse Our High-Quality Photojournalism 
Portrait Photography Examples
Put a face to a name and bring your report to life.
License portrait photography from NYTLicensing to show your audience the people behind the events shaping their world. 
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