Recent Attempts at Portrait Photography.
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.
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
Great job, and delightful subjects.
They all make me . . . .
Smile,
JimmyT Sends
Bravo Zulu
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!!!
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
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
These are really good, well done
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