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03/11/2010 07:48:25 AM · #1 |
Hi All,
I've been viewing various profiles here and photography websites over the last few days and it's got me wondering, who do you think the 'great' portrait photographers are? Someone here on DPC? A famous name? The bloke next door?
Would love to hear your thoughts and if you've got links to their work post them here too :)
Thanks :)
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03/11/2010 07:54:42 AM · #2 |
| Not really portrait photography but I do rather like Joshua Hoffine |
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03/11/2010 08:43:57 AM · #3 |
Originally posted by jminso:
Not really portrait photography but I do rather like Joshua Hoffine |
That stuff is very very commercial...eh, ya know. Been there.
Brett Walker is easily my favorite, hands down. Not commercial, conventional or average in any way and his work varies which is something I really enjoy. Certainly not boring. I mean, each image utilizes different technique that are pretty bold, that suit his subjects perfectly.
Not your garden variety Photographer... |
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03/11/2010 08:49:32 AM · #4 |
Originally posted by pawdrix:
Originally posted by jminso:
Not really portrait photography but I do rather like Joshua Hoffine |
That stuff is very very commercial...eh, ya know. Been there.
Brett Walker is easily my favorite, hands down. Not commercial, conventional or average in any way and his work varies which is something I really enjoy. Certainly not boring. I mean, each image utilizes different technique that are pretty bold, that suit his subjects perfectly.
Not your garden variety Photographer... |
Thank you for that link. Wow that is some really excellent stuff. Now I will waste my day looking through all those shots lol. |
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03/11/2010 08:49:48 AM · #5 |
Originally posted by pawdrix:
[quote=jminso]
Brett Walker is easily my favorite, hands down. Not commercial, conventional or average in any way and his work varies which is something I really enjoy. Certainly not boring. I mean, each image utilizes different technique that are pretty bold, that suit his subjects perfectly.
Not your garden variety Photographer... |
Brett Walker is stunning. Thanks to Steve for introducing me to his stuff a while back. Wonderful stuff.
I've always really loved Jan Saudek's stuff. Maybe not safe for work that. |
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03/11/2010 09:07:29 AM · #6 |
I'm more familiar with the people on this site. One of the folks who consistently wows me with his talent at people photography is  dwterry. Since he's dropped his paid membership so doesn't have a portfolio here anymore, here is his Flickr page.
Message edited by author 2010-03-11 09:10:52. |
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03/11/2010 09:25:00 AM · #7 |
I always get inspired by Walkers work. I just revisited that one taken last Fall which would have made for a perfect full-on, posed Brett W type of shot. |
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03/11/2010 12:49:52 PM · #8 |
| Unequivocally, Irving Penn. |
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03/11/2010 01:21:19 PM · #9 |
Marko Galbreath
He is my favorite! He is a great photographer but also he is the one who I talk to for any photo advise! He is a relative of mine and great friend! :) |
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03/11/2010 01:55:34 PM · #10 |
Given most of the favorites listed so far I doubt my link will appeal to many of you.
One of my favorites portrait photographers is Terry Geerdts.
Terry Geerdts got her start at here at DPChallenge and is now an award winning, top flight infant/child/family portrait photographer in the New York metropolitan area. It is my belief she will eventually rank with the likes of Anne Geddes.
She is no longer active at DPC but still has a profile here -  TerryGee. She has participated only once in the last 5 years and all her DPC images were done long before she began her portrait specialty.
Message edited by author 2010-03-11 13:56:46.
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03/11/2010 01:59:17 PM · #11 |
Originally posted by Artifacts:
Given most of the favorites listed so far I doubt my link will appeal to many of you.
One of my favorites portrait photographers is Terry Geerdts.
Terry Geerdts got her start at here at DPChallenge and is now an award winning, top flight infant/child/family portrait photographer in the New York metropolitan area. It is my belief she will eventually rank with the likes of Anne Geddes.
She is no longer active at DPC but still has a profile here - TerryGee. She has participated only once in the last 5 years and all her DPC images were done long before she began her portrait specialty. |
Anne Geddes is so passe, really doesnt rate with me anymore
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03/11/2010 02:02:29 PM · #12 |
| I don't think i'm being overdramatic when i say i consider Anne Geddes to be pure photographic evil. |
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03/11/2010 02:03:40 PM · #13 |
Richard Avedon
One of the greats of all time, up there with Irving Penn.
In a more conventional, but very powerful vein:
Yousuf Karsh
R. |
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03/11/2010 02:24:38 PM · #14 |
A couple of "locals":
 njsabs and  librodo
And magenmarie and  mk though they have their stuff on their websites rather than here. |
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03/11/2010 02:41:36 PM · #15 |
Leonard Nimoy (yes, Spock) all the way.
LN |
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03/11/2010 02:47:54 PM · #16 |
Originally posted by Tez:
Leonard Nimoy (yes, Spock) all the way.
LN |
Spock's ok but I do wonder if anybody would be giving his work a minutes thought if it were offered under a different name. |
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03/11/2010 02:50:01 PM · #17 |
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03/11/2010 02:54:59 PM · #18 |
Originally posted by Tez:
Leonard Nimoy (yes, Spock) all the way.
LN |
There is no end to Spocks talent.
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03/11/2010 03:00:57 PM · #19 |
Well, that just ruined my whole frickin day... |
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