The need for powerful portraits has never been more critical given the rapidity and facility with which anyone's images can be seen and used in the online world. A powerful portrait is more than a mere snapshot or hiring a photographer for an hour. Truth is, for the majority of us, having a portrait taken is intimidating. It is not part of our everyday life. It takes us out of our comfort zone. We are often asked, in the span of a few minutes, to be "natural and ourselves" in settings we did not choose.This book gives the control back to you. It contains a step bu step guide about anything you might want to know and everything you will need to know to ensure you can have a powerful portrait. Once you plan out what you want, why you want it and how to get it, the intimidation factor dissolves.