Actress To Be

I find that B&W work gives the photo impact, it directs the eye to the subject, and the mind fills in the missing details and colour. Comments ?

Here is the classic lady, in my jumper, with very directional

lighting, still very expressive, hope you enjoy this shot. Comments ?

Nice sharp image, as one would expect from a Leica in expert hands, good skin tone, and interesting lighting. All in all, a portrait you and the subject can be proud of.

Aw Shucks....Hey, looked at your Kidnaping (Child photography) work, and really good efforts on your part, makes your comment all the more prized !

Yes, B&W makes you focus on the expression. This is a very good one, but I'd like more details in the shades.

I would agree, and for most things I do, but I did not intend you to see in the shadows, but rather force your mind to fill in the details. Visual Blank Verse if you will forgive! *R*

Roger,

this is a near perfect black and white portrait in my eyes. The lighting is perfect and it does draw you into the presented details. Great portraits are not comprised of only two elements (Aesthetics & Originality), but should include a third rating scheme...theatrics. I would have to give this person a 6 as well for that realm. Good job to you and her!

I learned my trade from a master, and he would rather see black and only a hint of highlight on subjects like this. Here is an Actress, her trade is to act, not just walk on this earth being herself, but rather ACT, and that requires us the audience to use our minds and hearts to believe what she does is REAL....and for her, I did as I did....showed a partial view, dramatic and classic, IMHO showed the drama in her. *R*

Oustanding. The big sweather and her hand both conspire to hide her. She looks confortable, shy yet confident. Just a bit of reflected light on the other side of her face (perhaps 1/2 to 1 stop) would work even better.

terrific expression and lighting, would like to see a bit of the other eye (but then i do have a dark monitor).

In my opinion the chosen illumination helps the viewer to focus on her left eye and the magnetism of her sight. A great portrait.

you got the pic! also, the model is beautiful