Natural light portrait

[Wolf]

This is my daughter. Photo made with natural light thru window on her left. Probably should've used a reflector to open up the other side of her face, but, I kinda like it the way it is.

[michael972]

Hi

Surprised no one has commented. Very well done is all I can say. I have not had nearly as much success using window light.

Mike

[AltPro]

Photo made with natural light thru window on her left. Probably should've used a reflector to open up the other side of her face, but,
Wolf... Nice photo. As for the reflector... I'm glad you didn't use it. I myself would have let the image darken even a bit more on her left side... Very nice.
ginette

[Wolf]

Hi

Surprised no one has commented. Very well done is all I can say. I have not had nearly as much success using window light.

Mike
Thank you for your comment, I really do appreciate hearing your thoughts. I love the natural effects of window lighting. People just seem to be more at ease, at least for me anyway. Thanks again for taking the time to look and comment on my shot.

[Wolf]

Wolf... Nice photo. As for the reflector... I'm glad you didn't use it. I myself would have let the image darken even a bit more on her left side... Very nice.
ginette
Thanks for sharing your thoughts with me, they are truly appreciated. I have always admired the Rembrandt lighting technique. Of course, I am not even close to achieving those kind of results, but hey, we all have to have something to strive for!! Thank you once again for taking the time to comment.

[mystic7]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts with me, they are truly appreciated. I have always admired the Rembrandt lighting technique. Of course, I am not even close to achieving those kind of results, but hey, we all have to have something to strive for!! Thank you once again for taking the time to comment.
I much prefer natural light myself. That's why I'd rather shoot outdoors. Still haven't mastered control of natural light indoors. Nice work.
M7

[Wolf]

I much prefer natural light myself. That's why I'd rather shoot outdoors. Still haven't mastered control of natural light indoors. Nice work.
M7Me too, real people, real situations. Thanks for commenting!

[mutineer]

always my favorite - real light intelligently used.


I have always hought that the less apparatus between you and the subject the more likely you are to capture a relaxed moment that really defines the subject.

[Wolf]

always my favorite - real light intelligently used.


I have always hought that the less apparatus between you and the subject the more likely you are to capture a relaxed moment that really defines the subject.Thanks, and I do appreciate your time and comments.

[Wolf]

Hi

Surprised no one has commented. Very well done is all I can say. I have not had nearly as much success using window light.

Mike Thanks for taking the time to comment, I have always loved photos that are not so stiff and intrusive with uncomfortable posing and lights. I appreciate very much that you responded.

[AltPro]

I too love natural lighting portraits... Here are a couple of the latest ones I have done of my twin sons, MaTT & LuC...

I've posted these before... at least LuC with the kitten, for sure...
Both are in Natural Light Settings.
LuC was taken in our Sunroom, as he leaned against a white cabinet which worked to bounce some light into his shadowed areas, that catch-lights in his eyes were caused by the windows directly across from where he sat, and to his right.

MaTT's was taken as the sun was setting over my shoulder, warming the light that reflected onto his face and the surrounding area. I have received mixed reviews on the offset cropping. My thoughts are that I get tired of seeing everything "perfectly cropped," and I found the background to have interest. I wanted MaTT to be the focal point, but not still allow the viewer to feel the setting.

ginette
http://ThroughTheLensLtd.smugmug.com/photos/5217785-L.jpg

http://ThroughTheLensLtd.smugmug.com/photos/5209006-L.jpg

[Wolf]

I think these are both terrific shots! I personally get a lot of flack in regards to my cropping methods. But, I try to focus on what I find the most intriguing in the portrait. If that means off-setting the subject or cutting off a body part, so be it. In the end, the shot speaks for itself. Just like these wonderful photos of your sons. I like them both very much, but I find myself completely in LOVE with the second!! Not sure if its the boy or the cat that does it!! Ha Ha! Really, its a fabulous shot that resonates volumes!!

[AltPro]

I like them both very much, but I find myself completely in LOVE with the second!! Not sure if its the boy or the cat that does it!! Ha Ha! Really, its a fabulous shot that resonates volumes!!
Glad the "Kitten Shot" does it for you... As that is what the intent is there... To capture interest in the Kittens! I have 7 rescues to find homes for, ASAP!

Thank you for the comments... always nice to know what others think.
ginette

CREATURE RESCUE (http://ThroughTheLensLtd.smugmug.com/gallery/142187)

[Wolf]

Glad the "Kitten Shot" does it for you... As that is what the intent is there... To capture interest in the Kittens! I have 7 rescues to find homes for, ASAP!

Thank you for the comments... always nice to know what others think.
ginette

CREATURE RESCUE (http://throughthelensltd.smugmug.com/gallery/142187)
Much luck to you my friend, you have undertaken a noble cause. I wish I could take one, I just adopted a second kitten from our local shelter last week. They are beautiful kittens!!