Best Portrait Photographers - DPChallenge Forums

10/03/2005 04:54:02 PM · #1

Hello DPC,

I have a female photoshoot coming up and I wanted to do some research on the top female photographers to get some ideas and instruction. In your opinions what do you think:

Best photographer of a female subject (non-nude) on DPC?
Best photographer of a female subject (non-nude) not on DPC?
Best photographer of a female subject (non-nude) utilizing only natural lighting?
Best photographer of a female subject (non-nude) utilizing nature settings and minimal lighting techniques?

Thanks for all the input ahead of time.

Message edited by author 2005-10-03 17:33:01.

mandyturner

Canon EF 135mm f/2.0L USM

10/03/2005 05:02:43 PM · #2

you should check out christie3, librodo, DogAngel, and grigrigirl! They are just great!

lentil

Canon EOS-5D

10/03/2005 05:03:54 PM · #3

dont forget roadrunner :)

10/03/2005 05:04:10 PM · #4

Thanks!... great suggestions :)

elsapo

Canon EF 50mm f1.2L

10/03/2005 05:14:02 PM · #5

im not the best out there but i use all natural light

Canon PowerShot Pro 90 IS

10/03/2005 05:18:22 PM · #6

Originally posted by elsapo:

im not the best out there but i use all natural light

I actually already had your profile down and was going to show it to the client. Good stuff! Thanks for the post.

coolhar

10/03/2005 05:20:53 PM · #7

Why don't you review all the challenges that have been themed around portraits? See who has entered the ones you like, and would like to imitate. This would give you an answer based upon the opinions of the voters who didn't know who took which shot at the time they voted, as opposed to the opinions of a few people who respond to your forum post. Thats a different standard of selection, but, in my opinion, it's more objective. Your milage may vary.

ergo

10/03/2005 05:23:55 PM · #8

Originally posted by coolhar:

If you make him do the work himself, then that'd cut out the opportunities for brown-nosing that this thread presents. So hush...
;-)

10/03/2005 05:26:47 PM · #9

actually a great suggestion coolhar... but honestly I have already made my way and notes on those that I find to be the best or very good. The photographers that are in the top 10 of those challenges have been reviewed... i was more looking for the less noticed and obscure... since opinion is subjective I figured this was one way to get everyones personal opinion... I was hoping for a wide array

Thanks for the suggestion!

jenesis

Canon EOS-300D Rebel

Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II

10/03/2005 05:27:02 PM · #10

Well, these guys aren't female photographers, but they take great portraits of females. :-) KevinRiggs and Pedro

10/03/2005 05:28:39 PM · #11

Originally posted by rgo:

Originally posted by coolhar:
Why don't you review all the challenges that have been themed around portraits? See who has entered the ones you like, and would like to imitate. This would give you an answer based upon the opinions of the voters who didn't know who took which shot at the time they voted, as opposed to the opinions of a few people who respond to your forum post. Thats a different standard of selection, but, in my opinion, it's more objective. Your milage may vary.

If you make him do the work himself, then that'd cut out the opportunities for brown-nosing that this thread presents. So hush...
;-)

mmm... maybe you could explain how it cuts out the work for me... I still have to make notes, talk to the customer, take the pictures and edit them...

brown-nosing? mmm a compliment well placed is probably worth that label..

:-)

10/03/2005 05:29:37 PM · #12

Originally posted by jenesis:

Well, these guys aren't female photographers, but they take great portraits of females. :-) KevinRiggs and Pedro

my apologies I don't mean the "photographer" is female... I meant the subject is female... thanks for helping me clarifiy :)

mandyturner

10/03/2005 05:31:01 PM · #13

there are so many great photographers here! You will be able to find lots of ideas.

jenesis

Canon EOS-300D Rebel

Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II

10/03/2005 05:38:32 PM · #14

Originally posted by res0m50r:

Originally posted by jenesis:
Well, these guys aren't female photographers, ...

my apologies I don't mean the "photographer" is female... I meant the subject is female... thanks for helping me clarifiy :)

I kind of figured as much. :-) Just thought I'd poke some fun. Plus, I didn't want to get into trouble for implying Kevin and Pedro were in anyway "Female". :-D

mandyturner

10/03/2005 05:38:54 PM · #15

gtiracerguy has never entered a challenge and has very little views but his work is wonderful. Here are a few examples...

10/03/2005 05:45:11 PM · #16

Jenesis - thanks :)

Mandyturner - very nice... thank you!

Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II

10/04/2005 02:48:47 PM · #17

final bump

nsoroma79

Nikon Coolpix P7000

10/04/2005 03:01:18 PM · #18

I am not all that great by any means, but I have taken some pretty good female portrait shots. You are more than welcome to check them out. They are in my portfolio under people. :)

gaurawa