... Rebecca ...

It's not just the framing and the texture, but the expression caught.

Excellent Michael, bravo.

Wonderful high-key, good look from the model. The one-eye thing is interesting, but I wonder what it would look like with both?

Exquisite, Michael.

wonderful work 7/7

Beautiful work Michael! I love the tones and the color of her lips. Very monochromatic and then that eye just pops out at you. Just great!

Thank you, all :) John, yes - it is the expression that is vital to me. Everything else flows from there. Les, I did not think to try a version with both eyes visible... was too engrossed in nailing this composition. M :)

One of the best high key images I've seen. The expression is so very good. This begs for the very tight crop you've used

Thank you, Ken :) I am a fan of tight crops - you might have noticed when browsing my work ;) Till later... M :)

AMAZING!!!!

Thank you, Leanna :)

The eyes have it alright!!!

 

Striking and powerful at the same time.

 

I too started in this craft in 2004 but I wish I could take photos like you especially your portraits boss

 

What sort of lighting do you generally use? I'm hoping to begin shooting in the studio soon(ish) and would love some handy hints and tips please.

 

All the best

 

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Thank you, Daren. Ah... lighting the human face... so challenging, yet so rewarding when you pull if off :)

 

In this instance, lighting was with natural light with a touch of fill flash. I deliberately exposed as close to the right of the histogram as possible without blowing the whites. I then took it into Photoshop and processed to enhance even more the 'high key' effect.

 

Actually, most of the captures in my current portfolio are either full natural light, a combination of natural light and on-camera fill flash, or on-camera flash on full power bouncing off walls/ceiling etc.

 

I have recently acquired a portable studio strobe setup and am having lots of fun learning the ropes of that genre of lighting.

 

If I am asked to give advice, then the first thing I would suggest is that a portrait photographer should ALWAYS learn how to communicate effectively with your sitters first. Natural light should be the first form of lighting you master. All other lighting flows from there.

 

Connect with your sitter... that is paramount....

 

Have fun!... M :)

Great shot... best regards

Hamed, thank you :)

perfect eyes, thank you ;)

Thank you, Ali. :)