Angelika

[Owen]

Woah, two threads in one day...!

This is another series I have shot recently. I think it's my most "mature" work to date.

http://owenbruce.com/angelika/2.jpg

http://owenbruce.com/angelika/1.jpg http://owenbruce.com/angelika/3.jpg
Canon 20D, 24-70.

[gefillmore]

I very much like the lighting and also the conversion-

how on the conversion and did you tone? if you don't mind?-

the bottom left is a little too dark for me because I can't exactly tell what's what, but then, maybe I'm not supposed to know what's what-

neat setup and composition and lighting on the bottom right-

[gmonkeh]

Here's what I've found to be one of the best conversion techniques.

Convert the image to LAB color, using Image » Mode » Lab.

In the Channel palette, select the Lightness channel, then convert the image to grayscale using Image » Mode » Grayscale.

Cmd+Click (MacOS) or Ctrl+Click (Windows) the thumbnail in the Channels palette to load a selection,
then choose Inverse from the Select menu.

With the selection still active, convert the image to RGB color, using Image » Mode » RGB.

With the selection still active, create a Solid Color Adjustment layer, and fill it with
whatever color you wish, preferably a rich, dark color.

Adjust the opacity of the Solid Color adjustment layer and add a Levels or Curves adjustment
layer to bump the contrast as needed.

Tweak the color of the Solid Color adjustment layer to control various sepia tone looks.
This technique produces wonderfully rich black and white photos.

[Seneca]

Where are you getting your models? Beautiful!:thumb

[Owen]

I very much like the lighting and also the conversion-

how on the conversion and did you tone? if you don't mind?-

the bottom left is a little too dark for me because I can't exactly tell what's what, but then, maybe I'm not supposed to know what's what-

neat setup and composition and lighting on the bottom right-


Thanks for the kudos!

I did the conversion by using the channel mixer @ 50/50/0, and then put a curve on top for contrast and added more green & yellow through the curve.

[Owen]

Where are you getting your models? Beautiful!:thumb
I work with the top agencies in NYC - this particular girl is from Next Model Management. :)

[saurora]

Like your stuff Owen, but I agree w/George on the 2nd shot. I like those pose, and her mysterious glance, but it's too dark to guess what she is attempting to be doing. A hair more detail! Nice stuff otherwise. :D

[com3]

i think i've found my favorite photog on this site already. but i'm just a n00b. so dont' hold your breath. haha!

great photos. looks like the kinda stuff i'd see and go "wow" when looking at vogue or elle. :thumb

[Malte]

Very nice. The first one looks like a real classic. The bottom left one is a great pose but a little dark, atleast on my screen. Fabulous location.

Malte

[pahl]

Where are you getting your models? Beautiful!:thumb

I don't know much about photography and even less about models, but it sure looks like she could use something to eat. :)

Great photos and I do really like the first one of her face.

[binghott]

http://owenbruce.com/angelika/2.jpg
i'm not a huge fan of this first one, not much is going on. it's by no means bad, just almost boring.


http://owenbruce.com/angelika/1.jpg
this one is great, but a little dark for my taste, but great job with the b&w:thumb

http://owenbruce.com/angelika/3.jpg
i really enjoy this last picture. the pose, the face, the composition are all excelent. i love how the hall is dark but has just enough light to see the end. this is one of the best b&w shots i have seen. :clap

my only minor gripe is the i think the front of her waist area is a tad too bright white, and i think it looks a little odd. not a big problem.

glad to see you posting again!

[dangin]

I don't know much about photography and even less about models, but it sure looks like she could use something to eat. :)

Great photos and I do really like the first one of her face.

lol. i agree that she needs something to eat. someone hand the poor thing a twinkie!

[Owen]

The rest of the series...

http://owenbruce.com/angelika/5.jpg http://owenbruce.com/angelika/6.jpg


http://owenbruce.com/angelika/4.jpg http://owenbruce.com/angelika/7.jpg

[binghott]

http://owenbruce.com/angelika/6.jpg
i really love this picture. wonderful use of light:clap