Author Portrait

[fotografr]

Advertisement (gone after registration)

This portrait is of an author and was done at her home for a book jacket. When I walked in I was looking around for a setting and when I turned around the woman was standing right there with this very bright light coming in from her front entry. I was struck by the way the light curved perfectly around her head so I had her stay there while I tried the shot. I knew her hair was going to get blown out but figured it might be worth it. They ended up using one of the "safer" shots I did, but I prefer this one. It was shot with an M6 and 75 Summilux using Tri-X.

 

Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here…

Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members!

Edited July 28, 2022 by fotografr

[wizard]

Wow, this has an almost magical attitude to it. I much like this shot, and would not have gone for a 'safer' one at all. This one is outstanding.

Andy

[Advertisement]

The Leica Q3 is available for pre-order at B&H Photo Video and Adorama

[stuny]

Absolutely delightful.  She looks familiar to me, but perhaps I'm thinking of an actor.

[Viv]

This is very good.

[fotografr]

2 hours ago, wizard said:

Wow, this has an almost magical attitude to it. I much like this shot, and would not have gone for a 'safer' one at all. This one is outstanding.

Andy

Thanks very much, Andy. I must admit I was very disappointed that they didn't use this one. Sometimes editors just play things too safe.

Brent

[benqui]

Beautiful portrait Brent! I like it a lot, it is much more interesting as a „conventional“ portrait. 

[fotografr]

Advertisement (gone after registration)

3 hours ago, benqui said:

Beautiful portrait Brent! I like it a lot, it is much more interesting as a „conventional“ portrait. 

Thanks very much, Marc. I'm glad you like it.

Brent

[Louis]

Brent, I had not my glasses on  and when I took a quick look at the topic, I red "Auto" portrait; then, when I opened the post, I was surprised and said to myself, Brent is cuter than I thought!.... My apologies for the confusion!  

[sandro]

Wonderful portrait! Everything seems just right, composition and light and such.

Lex

[fotografr]

4 hours ago, sandro said:

Wonderful portrait! Everything seems just right, composition and light and such.

Lex

Thanks, Lex. Much appreciated 

Brent

[fotografr]

On 7/29/2022 at 2:13 PM, Louis said:

Brent, I had not my glasses on  and when I took a quick look at the topic, I red "Auto" portrait; then, when I opened the post, I was surprised and said to myself, Brent is cuter than I thought!.... My apologies for the confusion!  

You mean you thought it was a photo of my car?? 🤭😁

Edited July 31, 2022 by fotografr

[Bernd1959]

Wonderful !!!

Regards Bernd

[StS]

An outstanding portrait indeed.

It is another proof that especially black and white film overexposes gracefully. The grain adds a somewhat softer look. The small imperfections actually add up to a perfect portrait.

Stefan

[roydonian]

There is an almost-magical quality to this image - one can almost imagine that the subject is about to move an/or speak.

[fotografr]

On 8/3/2022 at 3:26 PM, StS said:

An outstanding portrait indeed.

It is another proof that especially black and white film overexposes gracefully. The grain adds a somewhat softer look. The small imperfections actually add up to a perfect portrait.

Stefan

Thank you, Stefan. I got lucky with a very lovely and relaxed subject and also with the light. I agree with you about the special quality of b&w film. 

Brent

[fotografr]

17 hours ago, roydonian said:

There is an almost-magical quality to this image - one can almost imagine that the subject is about to move an/or speak.

Thank you, Roy. I appreciate your comment.

Brent