Portraits

[NaturesPixel]

Ok we have decided to have one assignment a week.... and it will be announced on WED Morning (east coast America time zone)

I'm a little late today ...lol


so this weeks subject is portraits... we have quiet a few informative posts in the blog ...

Is portrait framing always best for portraits

14 Tips for great candlelight photography

Posing tips 1: Posing tips 2: Posing tips 3:

[NaturesPixel]

ok here are mine i will try some new shots this week if the kid co ops with me

[Saralonde]

I know I posted this already, but it illustrates the idea of getting in close. Need to take some more portraits, too!

[mikeboy]

Here is my first try.



and my second one:



both using b/w high contrast, no photoshop

[chris]

this is 1 i have done of my son

[rootshell]

my youngest, who's no stranger to taking pictures



anyone have any good recommendations on portrait lighting gear? i used a flash for these pics, but would like to start looking at some portrait lighting equipment.

thanks.

[Gaff55]

Hi All,

This is my first "Assignments" post. I do a lot of family "informal" portraits and would love feedback on my favorites.

Sunnies Chicks


My Daughter


I'm a tigerrrrrrrrrr


This one I like because of the Sunnies Reflection

[RandomConnections]

This is perfect! I'm starting a portraiture class (taking it) at our local art museum this Saturday. I should have lots of material available.

Anyway, to get started, here is a rather unusual one. This shot was taken with a Nikon N60 35mm camera. The "lens" was a Celestron C90 Schmidt-Cassegrain 1000mm telescope. I was on our deck, and my wife was working in the yard. She had no idea I took this. It's in landscape, rather than portrait mode because of the tripod requirements. I still like the way it came out.

The image was scanned, then had one of the overlay filters from one of the previous lessons applied in Photoshop CS2.

[Vicki]

This is my first "assignment" post, also.

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I, too, would like to learn more about lighting.

Vicki

[Saralonde]

Rootshell, I like your picture. A lot of people like the lights sold here http://www.alienbees.com/. These are also good for starting at a decent price http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/cont...ughType=search. I've heard good about both, particularly alienbees, but alas, have tried none of them personally. But I'm sure there are othe DIY cheaper ideas out there.