Image Critique 013 Another four images to enjoy, another four authors who have submitted their work. We create these critiques to try and help portrait photographers with different viewpoints and ideas. Some you’ll agree with, some you won’t (of course) but watch it through and let us know what you think! If you would like your images critiqu… JOIN NOW …
Critique 012 – Face To Face To Face To Faces I swear it takes me as long to come up with any kind of title for these as it does to record them! Four different images – three full-face portraits and something more family-portrait. Enjoy! If you would like your images critiqued, please use the Image Critique menu option above …
Critique 011 – From Light And Airy To Dark And Moody Four more images ranging from the light and airy to the dark and moody! If you would like your images critiqued, please use the Image Critique menu option above to submit a file (or more than one of you wish). Your image will then appear in one of the …
Critique 010 – Corporate Portraits, Seniors And Musicians Four more images. A couple of corporate portraits, a seniors image (something we don’t really have in the UK) and a musician portrait. Lots to enjoy in this episode! If you would like your images critiqued, please use the Image Critique menu option above to submit a file (or more than … …
Critique 009 – It’s All In The Eyes Another four images under the loupe (well, on the screen anyway). Two studio portraits, two out on location – plenty to enjoy! If you would like your images critiqued, please use the Image Critique menu option above to submit a file (or more than one of you wish). Your image will then …
Critique 008 – 3 Faces And A Scooter Four more of your images under the loupe. Today we’re talking about four more images from our members: from a vista with a Vespa (nope, that’s not a Lambretta) to a wonderful black and white film image that takes me right back to why I wanted to pick up a camera in …
High Key Office-Style Portrait Bryony actually came into the studio for some headshots. I loved her outfit and the way she looked, so after the headshots were in the bag, I invited her to pose for some full-length office-themed images, too. Getting the office catalogue look I don’t normally use office furniture for shoots, but I wondered if it m… …
Using A House As A Reflector Sometimes the best light is from an unexpected source: find out how I used the white wall of a house near my studio as a giant reflector for this portrait. I frequently use reflectors in my work to soften shadows and bounce light back on to my subject’s face. The bigger the reflector, the …
Dealing With Reluctant Subjects Pauline walked into my studio and declared, “I don’t know why I’m here”. This is how I responded, and how it led to me creating one of my best-known images. I create images for our local espresso bar, Little Italy, who use them in their advertising. In lieu of payment, they display my portraits in their …
Topshade & Frames Within Frames You can find top shade and framing devices in most natural and urban environments. These give your portraits great lighting and a stronger composition. This portrait of Bryony was taken in the outdoor area that backs on to our studio; part of international architect Peter Aldington’s Turn End Gardens. I am in… JOIN NOW! LOGIN