Uh Oh! Foray Into Portrait Photography: Branching out from wildlife photography to people photos. This is my first attempt at "low key" lighting. I was kind enough to do the posing.

Arizona Art Loc: SE Florida

Branching out from wildlife photography to people photos. This is my first attempt at "low key" lighting. I was kind enough to do the posing. My wife did the focus and shutter release.

Do you prefer the color or black and white version?

Constructive criticism is welcome. I'm looking to become proficient at this aspect of the hobby.

Vietnam Vet

Its too underexposed for my tastes. And I generally like black and white portraits of men.

Bob Mevis Loc: Plymouth, Indiana

A little under exposed but, I like it otherwise. You're on the right track.

alliebess Loc: suburban Philadelphia

The black and white shows more detail, but I agree with Vietnam Vet - both are too underexposed.

RichardSM Loc: Back in Texas

Certainly underexposed for me!

Linda From Maine Loc: Yakima, Washington

There are two specialty sections on UHH with experts who can offer professional advice on portrait photography:

https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/s-127-1.html
https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/s-101-1.html

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Bob Mevis Loc: Plymouth, Indiana

Linda From Maine wrote:

There are two specialty sections on UHH with experts who can offer professional advice on portrait photography:

https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/s-127-1.html
https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/s-101-1.html

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What Linda said.

Arizona Art Loc: SE Florida

Thanks for the all of your inputs.

I have since posted lighter versions in one of the recommended sections.

You all are the best!

Kmgw9v Loc: Miami, Florida

Both are underexposed.

jaymatt Loc: Alexandria, Indiana

I like the idea, but they are too underexposed for my taste.

nimbushopper Loc: Tampa, FL

Way too underexposed!

traderjohn Loc: New York City

Bob Mevis wrote:

What Linda said.

Yeah!!!
All you bloody unprofessionals shut up.

rmm0605 Loc: Atlanta GA

Arizona Art wrote:

Branching out from wildlife photography to people photos. This is my first attempt at "low key" lighting. I was kind enough to do the posing. My wife did the focus and shutter release.

Do you prefer the color or black and white version?

Constructive criticism is welcome. I'm looking to become proficient at this aspect of the hobby.

Too underexposed to form an opinion.

Bob Story

Always prefer color, especially with faces. With photoshop I brought out the real you.

rmalarz Loc: Tempe, Arizona

Both are a bit underexposed. Personally, I prefer black and white for portraits. Ted Grant said it best, “When you photograph people in color, you photograph their clothes. But when you photograph people in Black and white, you photograph their souls!”
--Bob

Arizona Art wrote:

Branching out from wildlife photography to people photos. This is my first attempt at "low key" lighting. I was kind enough to do the posing. My wife did the focus and shutter release.

Do you prefer the color or black and white version?

Constructive criticism is welcome. I'm looking to become proficient at this aspect of the hobby.