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caught this model away from the studio.

I like this model more than most, becaue she has a 'classic'

Hollywood look. In reality, she's a set designer in L.A. I've done

a lot of 'behind the scenes' potraiture of Hollywood's working folks.

Great pic, I might crop the flower, however, because I want her to be the absolute focus.

Would have like to see his face more.

I love this high key lighting. Great separation of model from background.

Sometimes I just love infrared type photos. Have you considered infrared portraits? It would give you this type of result with far less manipulation.

You captured a good moment, but the adult is distracting. I would have left them in.

Frankly, the model is wearing shimmery gold flecked 'lotion.' No photoshop -- I do all my printing manually. I think the light, plus the lotion give her a shimmerly, healthy glow . . .

L.A. make-up artist in front of the camera

Reminds me of the 80's style magazine covers

My model was looking for a "Stuff/Maxim" type of picture. This is

the result.

Thank you for the remarks. Actually, I considered each of these factors prior to composing the shot and choosing the F-stop. Had the coin been clearly in focus, it would have dominated the shot, and I wanted the magician to be the central subject--not his effect. Similarly, brining the entire wand into the shot distracted from the magician by creating yet another point of interest. Finally, as you note, placing more light on shadow side of face would have reduced the nice contrast. The point is not the effect, but the magician. Thanks again, though. Appreciate your thoughts.

 

This is one of the first shots of my husband that came out well. I

find shooting friends and family difficult as they either goof on me

or are too stiff.

This make-up artist give you a behind the scenes look at beauty in

Hollywood.

Shot this training olympiad in studio -- my purpose was to highlight

his well toned physique.

Part of my "behind the scenes" portraiture series featuring folks

behind the camera in L.A.

I agree with the tighter crop comment. The top space doesn't really add anything. Wnat to see her only.

Great perspective!

Studio shot of aspiring screenwriter in L.A.

Untraditional bridal portrait.

I am working on shooting portraits for my portfolio. I especially

liked this shot because my friend is especially shy. It has the

look of an actor's head shot.

I like the mood this shot evokes.

whatever the printing drawbacks of this photo, I think it's absolutely brilliant for what it captures, I live in LA from NYC and it captures the essence of how americans can truly ignore those in need.

I would like a closer crop to emphasize the kid.

It's a candid. He was trying his best not to be too fidgety