January Portrait Side Challenge - DPChallenge Forums

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 50mm f/1.8G

12/31/2014 10:54:49 AM · #1

Anyone interested in a January portrait side challenge.
Only rules:

At least 10 portraits for the month.
Encourage each other and try new stuff.
Join anytime.

I'd like to spend more time here at DPC in 2015. I've been hanging around other sites and enjoying it, (even won some contest and some cool prizes) but something is missing. Most of them are rather large and less family like I guess. I'm more interested in crafting my skill and sharing ideas. Side challenges have always been the best part of DPC for me.

Any takers?

Jeff

nygold

Nikon D5000

12/31/2014 11:04:33 AM · #2

I wouldn't mind giving it a shot.
Might be fun to do some inside stuff while it's cold.

12/31/2014 11:13:29 AM · #3

I need to get back into this. So count me in....I will do my best to get 10 in...

Tamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8 Di VC USD Canon Mount

12/31/2014 11:18:56 AM · #4

Maybe we could think of 10 themes, not that we would have to follow them if we don't want to, but it might give those of us wanting to do something different some ideas. That way those who need a bit of direction will have it but those who just want to do their own thing could just do that.

Ideas could be:
Self portrait
Dramatic lighting
Same pose three different angles
Black and white

Anyway you get the idea....

Mike

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

12/31/2014 11:20:25 AM · #5

sure, i'll play. classes dont start until the end of the month.

pmichaud

Canon EOS-5D Mark IV

Fujifilm XF 10-24mm f/4 R IOS

12/31/2014 12:25:28 PM · #6

This is NOT my usual area, and because I need a good kick start for the coming year, I would like to try this. Mine will be like kindergarten drawings next to those of you who have already expressed interest, but, hopefully, I will learn a lot and improve to ~~first grade~~ elementary standing. :)

markwiley

Fujifilm X-Pro2

12/31/2014 02:20:08 PM · #7

This is an excellent idea, Jeff. Count me in.

Jules1x

Fujifilm X-T1

Fujifilm XF 23mm f/1.4 R

12/31/2014 03:44:53 PM · #8

This makes me feel so scared - shooting people is so uncomfortable. But I really want to improve my portrait skills so this is a great place to start.

And what a way to keep the brain active in January!

I'm in.

Fujifilm XF 10-24mm f/4 R IOS

12/31/2014 04:04:10 PM · #9

Originally posted by sjhuls:

I love this idea. (not mandatory) Just a great way to get started. I'll add some ideas to Jen's.

Self portrait
Dramatic lighting
Same pose three different angles
Black and white
Cartoon
Before and After
Portrait mash (combine 2 or more portraits)

markwiley

Fujifilm X-Pro2

01/02/2015 07:34:54 PM · #10

Ok, I haven't taken any portraits yet, but I am getting geared up to get a serious start this weekend.

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II

01/02/2015 11:15:28 PM · #11

Originally posted by markwiley:

Ok, I haven't taken any portraits yet, but I am getting geared up to get a serious start this weekend.

Me too! Looking forward to seeing what everyone comes up with. I'm going to work on twisting my style a bit and breaking my normal processing.

ShutterRev

Nikon D610

01/03/2015 12:11:27 AM · #12

I'd like to give this a shot as well... Sounds like fun and I look forward to seeing everyone's stuff.

smardaz

01/03/2015 02:21:07 AM · #13

I'm down.

jomari

Nikon D7000

Nikon AF-S DX 18-105 f/3.5-5.6 ED VR

01/03/2015 06:00:40 AM · #14

Count me in. I don't have any lighting and I don't usually have any willing models, but I'll see what I can do.

Tamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8 Di VC USD Canon Mount

01/03/2015 11:28:08 AM · #15

Originally posted by sempermarine:

Originally posted by sjhuls:
Maybe we could think of 10 themes, not that we would have to follow them if we don't want to, but it might give those of us wanting to do something different some ideas. That way those who need a bit of direction will have it but those who just want to do their own thing could just do that.

Ideas could be:
Self portrait
Dramatic lighting
Same pose three different angles
Black and white

Anyway you get the idea....

I love this idea. (not mandatory) Just a great way to get started. I'll add some ideas to Jen's.

Just adding a few more to the list just to give everyone a few more ideas. Not mandatory of course but I am going to try to do at least a few of these:

Self portrait
Dramatic lighting
Same pose three different angles
Black and white
Cartoon
Before and After
Portrait mash (combine 2 or more portraits)
Back lit
pet portrait
extreme close up
Shot from above (take a portrait looking down on your subject)
Shot from below (take a portrait with your subject looking down at you)
Tryptic
candid
street
natural lit indoors
outdoor shot
inside artificial lighting (whatever you have got)

Okay there are a few more ideas that should get everyone going. I was going to try and get something this weekend but everyone seems to be coming down with the flu at our house :( Still going to try, I don't have it yet and my oldest daughter isn't showing any signs yet so I've at least got two models.

Mike

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

01/03/2015 12:08:58 PM · #16

are we posting in this thread?

Paul

Leica SL

Voigtlander Ultron 35mm f/1.7 Aspherical MF Wide Angle - Black

01/03/2015 02:12:13 PM · #17

I've got a bunch of stuff I can throw into this...

When and where are we posting??

Sony FE 200-600mm f/5.6-6.3 G OSS

01/03/2015 05:46:29 PM · #18

Just post in this thread. Thanks

vawendy

Sony Alpha 1

01/05/2015 04:05:01 PM · #19

I'm in! Well, not yet, but I'll going to be!

Tamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8 Di VC USD Canon Mount

01/05/2015 10:06:07 PM · #20

I'll get the party started. These shots are from a recent shoot I did at work for some colleagues.

Of course it wouldn't be right if I left them alone. Don't want my Creative Cloud subscription to go to waste.

Mike

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

01/06/2015 10:09:12 AM · #21

that technique always freaked me out.

i had one to share but i decided to enter it in a challenge instead. oh well i guess i'll have to shoot some more :P

markwiley

Fujifilm X-Pro2

Fujifilm XF 10-24mm f/4 R IOS

01/06/2015 11:21:12 AM · #22

Originally posted by Mike:

i had one to share but i decided to enter it in a challenge instead. oh well i guess i'll have to shoot some more :P

I am in the same boat. I have a portrait I shot, but it's been entered rather than shared here. I will shoot more.