Recent Attempts at Portrait Photography: I've tried to create the kind of lighting a few of you suggested. There's still much room for improvement (and more lighting equipment to...

vicksart Loc: Novato, CA -earthquake country

I've tried to create the kind of lighting a few of you suggested. There's still much room for improvement (and more lighting equipment to purchase....possibly). The following photos represent the shots that appealed to me for various reasons. As always, all suggestions are appreciated. I hope I'll have more portrait opportunities for experimentation/practice. The added benefit was getting acquainted with the subjects.

The serious, thoughtful look
The serious, thoughtful look...

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This man brightened up when he learned he could include his cat, "Stella."

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Gotta love that pink hat. These two are in their 90s.

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Yours truly with husband, Greg....a rare "selfie."

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tradio Loc: Oxford, Ohio

Looking great, nice job!

SHWeiss

Black on black makes cool creepy floating heads

tshift Loc: Overland Park, KS.

vicksart wrote:

I've tried to create the kind of lighting a few of you suggested. There's still much room for improvement (and more lighting equipment to purchase....possibly). The following photos represent the shots that appealed to me for various reasons. As always, all suggestions are appreciated. I hope I'll have more portrait opportunities for experimentation/practice. The added benefit was getting acquainted with the subjects.

These are awesome photos Vicki! Love the black background centers the attention on the people and nothing else. I am sure they all well really happy with the photos. Thanks BE SAFE!!

Tom

mvetrano2 Loc: Commack, NY

Real nice job!

Jimmy T Loc: Virginia

Great job, and delightful subjects.
They all make me . . . .
Smile,
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Bravo Zulu

raymondh Loc: Walker, MI

Most impressive!

jaymatt Loc: Alexandria, Indiana

These look really nice to me, Vicki--congratulations.

Rich2236 Loc: E. Hampstead, New Hampshire

vicksart wrote:

I've tried to create the kind of lighting a few of you suggested. There's still much room for improvement (and more lighting equipment to purchase....possibly). The following photos represent the shots that appealed to me for various reasons. As always, all suggestions are appreciated. I hope I'll have more portrait opportunities for experimentation/practice. The added benefit was getting acquainted with the subjects.

to begin with, your portraits are really good. There is nothing wrong with them, period! But, I would try to not have subjects wear black with a black background. Maybe use a very soft halo light on the black background to accentuate the subjects head and shoulders. With formal portraits, try using a gray background and vignette the corners for a more dramatic effect. Other than those suggestions, your work is EXCELLENT Vick!!!

charlienow Loc: Hershey, PA

These are excellent portraits. Love the black background. Makes it easier to light the people and not worry about shadows on the background. Looking forward to seeing more of your work

Chuck

StanMac Loc: Tennessee

vicksart wrote:

I've tried to create the kind of lighting a few of you suggested. There's still much room for improvement (and more lighting equipment to purchase....possibly). The following photos represent the shots that appealed to me for various reasons. As always, all suggestions are appreciated. I hope I'll have more portrait opportunities for experimentation/practice. The added benefit was getting acquainted with the subjects.

Nice set of portraits! Wish I had Greg’s hair!

Stan

flyboy61 Loc: The Great American Desert

You did Good!

LeRoy V. Loc: Oro Valley, Az

Great photos

huntmj

These are really good, well done

vicksart Loc: Novato, CA -earthquake country

tradio wrote:

Looking great, nice job!

Many thanks, tradio.