New portraits - DPChallenge Forums

06/24/2007 11:33:57 PM · #1

No special occasion... I just haven't uploaded any portraits for awhile, so here are a few new ones:

A friend of mine, Gordon, running for office:

My daughter's friend, Deb

I was taking graduation pictures (cap and gown) of the boy in the blue tie, but took advantage to get some with his mom and brother as well

My co-worker, Amanda, and her husband Curtis and cute little daughter Kylee

pamelasue

Tamron SP AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di for Canon

06/24/2007 11:37:46 PM · #2

those are all fantastic ... my favorites are the ones of your coworker and her family ...

Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 ED

06/24/2007 11:41:53 PM · #3

Thanks Pam, I agree. I've taken many pictures of my co-worker and her family. She's building up quite a collection on her living room wall. :-)

Atropos

Nikon D40

06/25/2007 12:26:49 AM · #4

I like the baby picture the best out of the whole group. It's just an excellent shot, very professional.

fotomann_forever

06/25/2007 12:29:14 AM · #5

Guy in blue tie has one hot mommy :-D

idnic

Canon EOS-60D

Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM

06/25/2007 12:36:53 AM · #6

As a collection... bueno! :D Great as always, David. Uhmmm... I left a comment.

Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM

06/25/2007 12:55:22 AM · #7

This isn't the one you were looking for (as a B&W), but since I had already printed this one for the couple, I'll share it as well:

idnic

Canon EOS-60D

06/25/2007 01:11:44 AM · #8

Not to threadjack, and this is a sloppy fast version, some time and finessing would give a better result, but somethin like this:

Sunniee

Canon EOS-40D

Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6

06/25/2007 01:14:44 AM · #9

Beautiful shots David!!!

Tamron SP AF 17-50mm f/2.8 Di II LD Aspherical (IF) for Nikon

06/25/2007 01:14:44 AM · #10

Originally posted by idnic:

Not to threadjack, and this is a sloppy fast version, some time and finessing would give a better result, but somethin like this:

Okay, I'll think about it a bit ... and ask the couple if they wouldn't mind. :-)

kolasi

Nikon D300

06/25/2007 01:29:42 AM · #11

Originally posted by fotomann_forever:

Guy in blue tie has one hot mommy :-D

Thats why he said "

Originally posted by dwterry:

I was taking graduation pictures (cap and gown) of the boy in the blue tie, but took advantage to get some with his mom.

06/25/2007 01:34:08 AM · #12

OH!!! I didn't mean it that way ... honest! ;-)

06/25/2007 01:38:57 AM · #13

Just in case it's not obvious already... the graduation pictures mentioned in the third row can be found here:

Graduation Pictures

KiwiChris

Canon EF 17-40mm f/4.0L USM

06/25/2007 01:42:30 AM · #14

Hi David,

I put some picky comments on a couple, but as usual they're great pics..

Trivia Q: Did you use a MUA for mother and friend of your daughter? Or did they turn up with perfect makeup?

I've had a couple of nightmare sessions recently with odd/poor makeup, and don't have a MUA available, and I suck at it myself... :-).

Cheers, me.

kolasi

Nikon D300

Tamron SP AF 17-50mm f/2.8 Di II LD Aspherical (IF) for Nikon

06/25/2007 01:44:07 AM · #15

Originally posted by dwterry:

OH!!! I didn't mean it that way ... honest! ;-)

hehe, sorry just had to say it

06/25/2007 01:45:38 AM · #16

Unfortunately, I've never had the pleasure of working with an MUA.

I was looking through Model Mayhem portfolios one time and noticed that the "best images" are often found in MUA portfolios. I mean ... models are hit and miss, so are photographers, but if an MUA is involved at all, the quality of the shoot goes up, and guess who has access to all of those pictures?

06/25/2007 01:47:11 AM · #17

Originally posted by kolasi:

Originally posted by dwterry:
OH!!! I didn't mean it that way ... honest! ;-)

hehe, sorry just had to say it

I love puns! I just can't believe I opened myself up for that one! :-)

KiwiChris

Canon EF 17-40mm f/4.0L USM

06/25/2007 01:47:45 AM · #18

Another quick trivia Q, not so much about the images..

Do you get a general model releases to put these on the net? I don't post portraits on the web unless I've specifically asked the people for permission.

Just curious.

06/25/2007 01:53:24 AM · #19

All of these people know that I post the images on the internet (that I share the images with others). So it's no surprise to them. But no, I haven't had any of these people sign model releases.

The only times I've had people sign model releases have been when I am either: a) working with a model, or b) working with someone on a shoot where I plan to sell the pictures for stock (i.e. people who aren't normally models but who are functioning as models for that specific shoot).

KiwiChris

Canon EF 17-40mm f/4.0L USM

06/25/2007 02:00:52 AM · #20

Originally posted by dwterry:

Ya, I have a friend who does stunning portrait work. One of his trade secrets is that he has a very good make up artist on a retainer.

My paid portrait work is generally children, who don't need makeup in general, but rencently I've had a few more inquiries from adults and teens.

So, if there is anyone reading in the Ellesmere area (Canterbury, New Zealand) who can weild a powder puff and eyeliner well, PM me!