Post Your Best Portrait Shots!

[Dallasphotog]

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XTi, EF24-70MM F/2.8 L, 480EX

[HiFiGuy1]

For some reason I can see everyone's shots except kitaoka. Is it my computer, or is anyone else experiencing this? If it is me, what could the issue be? Based on some of the comments, I'd really like to see his work.

[Sean Setters]

Took this one earlier today. Kinda liked it.


50D, 17-55 f/2.8 IS, f/10, 1/100 sec, 125 ISO


strobist info: 1 Vivitar 285HV, camera right, full power, shot through a white umbrella. Triggered via CTR-301.


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[Colin]

I can't wait to learn how to use all that equipment sean recommended...


Until now, I've gone almost strictly with available light. I used to think it was just better, but I think, for me, it's been as much a case of being easier. My prior experience with flash was entirelyof the "flash on the camera flattens the image" variety, and almost always made a picture look entirely unnatural. I think learning how to use available light has been very good experience, but being able to add light to the mix, thoughtfully, just adds a whole new dimension.Seeing the stuff here that uses flash in dramatic or subtle ways is really motivating. Thanks dudes/dudets!

[devsalvi]

Picture of a friend who wanted some pics of her Henna talents.





Model:Canon EOS 40D
ISO:100
Exposure:1/250 sec
Aperture:3.5
Focal Length:50mm
Flash Used:Yes











Canon EOS 40D
ISO:100
Exposure:1/250 sec
Aperture:5.6
Focal Length:65mm
Flash Used:Yes








Canon EOS 40D
ISO:100
Exposure:1/20 sec
Aperture:5.6
Focal Length:28mm
Flash Used:No





Any / all suggestions comments are welcome.





Cheers!


Dev

[Madison]

Wow Colin those two pictures are amazing. They have that 'x factor' that makes a godo portrait. I love the second one, unposed, and full of emotion. Excellent work. Do you have a website where I can see more of what you do?

[Colin]

Emotion is often best conveyed with a little nose mucus []


Website is in the works! Thank you very very much for the compliment. It means a lot coming from your direction![]

[devsalvi]

Some weird portraits from the past.


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[samoksner]

beautiful light on a crappy day.

[samoksner]