 It's sometimes difficult to internalize how fast our kids grow up. We get carried along by the currents of life and suddenly, we realize, I don't have any photos of them from this year except my phone pics. It has even happened to me, I have to plan a shoot and get the outfit together or I'll miss out on most of the age of three.
Click "read more" to read after the break.  This is a common problem. I've even seen this issue with some pretty experienced photographers.
So, aside from a good manicure, what the heck do we do with hands? (Click read more to continue reading)  1. Lighting ControlIn the studio when I click my first test image before turning on any lights the image is completely black. What does this mean and why would I want that? Because each stroke of light that strikes the image as I build it is deliberate. The light on the subject, backdrop and any props is completely controlled. This is what I mean when I say I'm building up the image, it's a similar process a painter would have building a finished painting. It's deliberate brushes and strokes, of both light and shadow. This is the reason I call this style Fine Art Painterly Portraits. Click Read More to Continue Reading
Cooler colors or neutrals on a cool backdrop In the above image we can see the result of cool and/or neutral colors against a cool colored backdrop. This tends to deemphasize the clothing and helps the skin tones pop against the backdrop. This look is very stylish and painterly when done right, and the backdrop can also be a neutral grey with a similar result. It puts the focus on the face and skin tones. This is one of my favorite looks for portraits.
Click Read More to continue reading.  Fine Art Portrait Photography is a new and growing art form. Oxford lists Fine Art as :
Fine Art Portrait Photography is usually inspired by art of the past, especially of the renaissance. I have studied art of this period to
understand the esthetic that makes these old masters' work both timeless and extremely valuable. There are many reasons including painting technique and color theory, but the most important is the emotional connection it create with the view and the artistic statement by the artist. Click Read More to continue reading |
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