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06/10/2006 07:14:08 PM · #1 |
I have models book everyday next week, and I'm looking for some inspiration.
I'm in the process of building a new website just for my portrait business so I've recruited a bunch of models for some sample photo's for the site. I have an some ideas for what I might be trying...it's going to be a mix between senior portraits and fashion photography. Basically, I just want to do really really cool portraits for people...not like the boring ones everyone else does around here.
Anywho...show me some of your examples, or examples of other people on the internet that you like... inspire me!
Here's some examples of my style of shooting;
Kinda artsy...kind fashiony...kinda portraity....you know
Message edited by author 2006-06-10 19:14:53. |
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06/10/2006 07:19:17 PM · #2 |
hope I can help you with these:
good luck with shooting!
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06/10/2006 07:23:00 PM · #3 |
Thanks!
I really like the first one...nice colors. Most of mine don't have vibrant colors...something I need to work on. |
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06/10/2006 07:24:14 PM · #4 |
there's this curve-option in PS... ;-)
printed the first 2 on metallic paper. man, that looks awesome!
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06/10/2006 10:03:36 PM · #5 |
| stare...how did you get all these bookings? Do you advertise or is it all word of mouth? Please share details. |
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06/10/2006 10:13:44 PM · #6 |
One of my favorites of my daughter
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06/10/2006 10:15:55 PM · #7 |
:)
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06/10/2006 10:22:47 PM · #8 |
These are all great! (well, except for #3 - I think you might have missed the focus, or else she needs to be sharpened up just a tad) But really, love the compo on all of them (especially the variety).
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06/10/2006 10:35:17 PM · #9 |
These are probably my best two. I'm not very good at portraits.
 
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06/10/2006 10:36:44 PM · #10 |
Originally posted by stare_at_the_sun:
I just want to do really really cool portraits for people...not like the boring ones everyone else does around here. |
???????????
You will be surprised at how many people will choose a "boring" portrait over an "artsy" one when it is a picture of themself. |
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06/10/2006 10:40:00 PM · #11 |
I am too lazy to post photos, but I would suggest two things if you want originality and personality:
1. Aggressive cropping - along with this concept would be dynamic composition and angles
2. Attributes - Make a conscious effort to understand your models stronger attributes and highlight them in the photograph.
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06/10/2006 11:10:23 PM · #12 |
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06/10/2006 11:25:49 PM · #13 |
Originally posted by mandyturner:
Originally posted by stare_at_the_sun:
I just want to do really really cool portraits for people...not like the boring ones everyone else does around here. |
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You will be surprised at how many people will choose a "boring" portrait over an "artsy" one when it is a picture of themself. |
She's got a very good point. "Boing" portraits often sell a lot better than artsy portraits. Don't art yourself out of business.
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06/10/2006 11:25:53 PM · #14 |
My Portrait Page in my Portfolio
Also some Here
Message edited by author 2006-06-10 23:28:10.
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06/10/2006 11:27:18 PM · #15 |
I don't really see a set style yet though...keep working.
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06/11/2006 02:26:12 AM · #16 |
Originally posted by specialk0783:
stare...how did you get all these bookings? Do you advertise or is it all word of mouth? Please share details. |
I know a lot of people:P
Mostly I just booked friends of friends....and people that I have met before at different times. I live in a town of 45,000 people...30,000 of which are college students. There is not shortage of people willing to have their picture taken here....all you have to do is ask really.
Thanks everyone for the example and comments!
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06/11/2006 02:53:38 AM · #17 |
Dunno how cool or amazing they are, but here are some of my portraits:
  
  
  
  
 
Enjoy! And good luck Caleb, glad your business it taking off! :)
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06/11/2006 02:58:25 AM · #18 |
Here are some of mine:
  
Most of the time I use myself as a model, because I don't know many people who'd love to pose for me.
Anyway, you can find more here and in the rest of my portfolio. |
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06/11/2006 11:01:20 AM · #19 |
Originally posted by stare_at_the_sun:
Originally posted by specialk0783:
stare...how did you get all these bookings? Do you advertise or is it all word of mouth? Please share details. |
I know a lot of people:P
Mostly I just booked friends of friends....and people that I have met before at different times. I live in a town of 45,000 people...30,000 of which are college students. There is not shortage of people willing to have their picture taken here....all you have to do is ask really.
Thanks everyone for the example and comments!
Caleb |
Do you mind if I ask how much you are charging? |
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06/11/2006 11:23:12 AM · #20 |
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06/11/2006 11:32:53 AM · #21 |
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06/11/2006 11:38:14 AM · #22 |
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06/11/2006 02:04:48 PM · #23 |
sorry to have to post a link but these portraits are no longer on my HD. there are 3 pages to look at for some ideas. hope they help.
my website
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06/11/2006 02:41:06 PM · #24 |
         
You can see more at my website
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06/11/2006 02:46:19 PM · #25 |
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