First real attempt at portrait photography
Shades of Hyperion
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I was recently given the opportunity to try my hand at portrait photography during a photoshoot with a fellow photographer.
The following photographs are a sample of my contribution to the photoshoot.
:::NOTE::: The following photos are the property of, and displayed with the permission of, Scarlet Iris Photography and are from my Leon Johnson gallery.
Looking for any input, C&C welcomed and encouraged
The following photographs are a sample of my contribution to the photoshoot.
:::NOTE::: The following photos are the property of, and displayed with the permission of, Scarlet Iris Photography and are from my Leon Johnson gallery.
Looking for any input, C&C welcomed and encouraged
Scooba Steve
Shades of Hyperion photography
Extraordinary photos can not be had standing where everyone else is standing, looking where everyone else is looking
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I'll give some C&C when I get home to my calibrated monitor....
No filter, its a technique I learned in the tutorial How to Use Textures to Enhance You Photographs. It takes a little practice but the results are well worth it.
So to be clear, its the landscape oriented photo that you don't like?
The client loved the shots from both photographers, which is of course the ultimate goal. But what works for this client may or may not work for another, and that is the reason I was looking for input.
Shades of Hyperion photography
Extraordinary photos can not be had standing where everyone else is standing, looking where everyone else is looking
I love the last one though, very interesting filter! the brown colours have come out great, his hat and the sleepers look really good 'n' grainy, and the trees either side. god background on it too.
I may try muting the graffiti a bit, to the point that it almost isn't there. The problem with pulling back is that the bridge was backlit by the late afternoon sun, anything outside the bridge is completely blown out. I see what you mean about the shirt near the strap and the small stone, I didn't even notice the stone but since you pointed it out I want to reach over and throw it on the tracks every time I look at the picture. This is the type of input that I wanted, next time I will pay more attention to the small details while composing the whole photo.
I was also a little disappointed with the lack of contrast in the third shot. The long shadow of the bridge wall produced by the aforementioned late afternoon sun made it difficult to get close enough with a reflector to bounce sufficient light which resulted in the "flat" feeling you mention. The crop in the first one is another example of me not paying attention to details (as is the hand on the neck of the guitar in the second photo), I failed to get his full hand into frame when I took the photo.
Not to rebuke your input but, I would be confident in thinking you haven't spent much time around guitarists. Having spent my entire adult life around musicians I can tell you that a guitar sticking out of their crouch is second nature to most guitarist (I wouldn't use this pose for a high school senior portrait but its very natural for an Electric Bluesman). This also happens to be one of the clients favorite shots.
This photoshoot was for the express intention of producing promo shots for the client's music. Thanks again to everyone that offered input (praise and critique), I really appreciate you taking time to look and comment.
Shades of Hyperion photography
Extraordinary photos can not be had standing where everyone else is standing, looking where everyone else is looking
I've played guitar for about 12 years now, but I was just commenting on the picture overall. If it's one of his favorite shots, though, that is all that matters.
Your ties to the musical world have little to do with making a client feel natural... they may help but that's about it...
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Again, the client loves the shot. Isn't that the ultimate goal of portrait photography?
Shades of Hyperion photography
Extraordinary photos can not be had standing where everyone else is standing, looking where everyone else is looking
Don't take it personally I'm sure if you and I sat down and looked at a dozen poses we wouldn't agree with each other on which look the best. Diversity rocks! Panties in a bunch, not so much.
Hi! I'm Wally: website | blog | facebook | IG | scotchNsniff
Nikon addict. D610, Tok 11-16, Sig 24-35, Nik 24-70/70-200vr
Shades of Hyperion photography
Extraordinary photos can not be had standing where everyone else is standing, looking where everyone else is looking
I guess the bottom line is to trust in my own "vision" and let the client be the final judge.
Shades of Hyperion photography
Extraordinary photos can not be had standing where everyone else is standing, looking where everyone else is looking
Shades of Hyperion photography
Extraordinary photos can not be had standing where everyone else is standing, looking where everyone else is looking