K2 portrait

K2 portrait · 11:21 PM

No, not the mountain. From a recent model shoot. He goes by K2.

K20, Tammy 28-75 f2.8, pair of Viv 283s.

roentarre · 03-28-2008, 11:32 PM

I am so envious of the work you have produced.

I like the posture being so natural. The muscle texture is impressive. He looks masculine but composed. Wise and prudent.

Pleasure to browse through your work

davemdsn · 03-29-2008, 09:25 AM

Thanks, James. This was his first shoot and was nervous, but he followed direction well and really wanted to do well. I was happy with the shoot.

**Heinrich Lohmann** · 03-29-2008, 09:46 AM

That is a nice photo Dave, I really do like it,

hamidlmt · 03-29-2008, 10:46 AM

This is powerful, moving work!

spyglass · 03-29-2008, 11:34 AM

As with the last shot you posted (the couple), the lighting is exceptional and the subject is first rate. I love the lighting work you have done on the backside (far arm and across the upper chest). It is perfect as it shows the form so well. It seems to add so much dimension and depth to the shot. I take my hat off to anyone that can shot portraits. Your portarit work is definately at the top end of the field.

Thanks for posting it, inspiring us, (and showing us what it looks like when it comes together and really works)

davemdsn · 03-29-2008, 12:32 PM

Originally posted by Heinrich Lohmann

That is a nice photo Dave, I really do like it,

Thank you, I appreciate that.

Originally posted by hamidlmt

This is powerful, moving work!

Thank you. I have been looking at your "garage studio" work and am inspired to get my garage cleaned up.

Originally posted by spyglass

As with the last shot you posted (the couple), the lighting is exceptional and the subject is first rate. I love the lighting work you have done on the backside (far arm and across the upper chest). It is perfect as it shows the form so well. It seems to add so much dimension and depth to the shot. I take my hat off to anyone that can shot portraits. Your portarit work is definately at the top end of the field.

Thanks for posting it, inspiring us, (and showing us what it looks like when it comes together and really works)

Thank you. This is the same shoot as the couple and I don't think I changed the lights at all from that shot to this one. When it's working I leave it alone. I wish I could leave it set up all the time, but this was done in my living room so my wife makes me take it down when I'm done and I have to set everything back up from scratch the next time. I need to get my garage cleaned up this spring. I hope that I can keep doing work that inspires others. Much of my inspiration comes from this very forum.

**Ash** · 03-29-2008, 02:48 PM

Dave, you've done an awesome job with this.
The pose, the lights, the B&W effect, everything's just perfect.
Inspires me greatly.

khardur · 03-29-2008, 03:15 PM

Totally awesome work, Dave. Between you, Hamid and Chris I'm getting itchy to try some studio setups myself... curse you all.

Techiechick · 03-29-2008, 06:31 PM

This is most inspiring Dave. I am just starting to get gear together to shoot studio portraits, unitl now, I have just used natural light and worked with what I could get. This is a awesome capture.

davemdsn · 03-29-2008, 08:32 PM

Originally posted by Ash

Dave, you've done an awesome job with this.
The pose, the lights, the B&W effect, everything's just perfect.
Inspires me greatly.

Thanks Ash. I'm not sure it's perfect. After all these years I am still a student of this art and learn new things all the time. I definitely liked this shot and am happy that others do as well.

Originally posted by khardur

Totally awesome work, Dave. Between you, Hamid and Chris I'm getting itchy to try some studio setups myself... curse you all.

You have put me in very good company. I get a lot of inspiration from Chris, Hamid, and others on this forum. Thank you for the comment.

Originally posted by Techiechick

This is most inspiring Dave. I am just starting to get gear together to shoot studio portraits, unitl now, I have just used natural light and worked with what I could get. This is a awesome capture.

Thank you. Controlling light can get addicting. I started out just trying to mimic natural light when natural light wasn't available. Now I experiment with new tricks. Very addicting.

McD · 03-29-2008, 08:46 PM

Very nice lighting, I like the use of shadows to break up the side/back light and the key. Nice and Low key.

Matthew Roberts · 03-29-2008, 09:30 PM

Very nice portrait.

Here I thought you meant the Pentax K2!

lithos · 03-30-2008, 01:05 AM

Did the model name himself after a Pentax camera?

daacon · 03-30-2008, 05:57 AM

Great capture Dave - that is a powerfull image of what appears to be a powerfull man. Very well executed.

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03-28-2008, 11:32 PM	#2
roentarre Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 11,783	I am so envious of the work you have produced. I like the posture being so natural. The muscle texture is impressive. He looks masculine but composed. Wise and prudent. Pleasure to browse through your work

03-29-2008, 09:25 AM	#3
davemdsn Inactive Account Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Boise, Idaho Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,413 Original Poster	Thanks, James. This was his first shoot and was nervous, but he followed direction well and really wanted to do well. I was happy with the shoot.

03-29-2008, 09:46 AM	#4
Heinrich Lohmann Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Airdrie, Alberta Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,097	That is a nice photo Dave, I really do like it,

03-29-2008, 10:46 AM	#5
hamidlmt Inactive Account Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Gresham, Oregon USA Posts: 1,217	This is powerful, moving work!

03-29-2008, 11:34 AM	#6
spyglass Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: British Columbia, Canada Posts: 747	As with the last shot you posted (the couple), the lighting is exceptional and the subject is first rate. I love the lighting work you have done on the backside (far arm and across the upper chest). It is perfect as it shows the form so well. It seems to add so much dimension and depth to the shot. I take my hat off to anyone that can shot portraits. Your portarit work is definately at the top end of the field. Thanks for posting it, inspiring us, (and showing us what it looks like when it comes together and really works)

03-29-2008, 12:32 PM	#7
davemdsn Inactive Account Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Boise, Idaho Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,413 Original Poster	Originally posted by Heinrich Lohmann That is a nice photo Dave, I really do like it, Thank you, I appreciate that. Originally posted by hamidlmt This is powerful, moving work! Thank you. I have been looking at your "garage studio" work and am inspired to get my garage cleaned up. Originally posted by spyglass As with the last shot you posted (the couple), the lighting is exceptional and the subject is first rate. I love the lighting work you have done on the backside (far arm and across the upper chest). It is perfect as it shows the form so well. It seems to add so much dimension and depth to the shot. I take my hat off to anyone that can shot portraits. Your portarit work is definately at the top end of the field. Thanks for posting it, inspiring us, (and showing us what it looks like when it comes together and really works) Thank you. This is the same shoot as the couple and I don't think I changed the lights at all from that shot to this one. When it's working I leave it alone. I wish I could leave it set up all the time, but this was done in my living room so my wife makes me take it down when I'm done and I have to set everything back up from scratch the next time. I need to get my garage cleaned up this spring. I hope that I can keep doing work that inspires others. Much of my inspiration comes from this very forum.

03-29-2008, 02:48 PM	#8
Ash Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Toowoomba, Queensland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,920	Dave, you've done an awesome job with this. The pose, the lights, the B&W effect, everything's just perfect. Inspires me greatly.

03-29-2008, 03:15 PM	#9
khardur Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: NW Massachusetts Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,560	Totally awesome work, Dave. Between you, Hamid and Chris I'm getting itchy to try some studio setups myself... curse you all.

03-29-2008, 06:31 PM	#10
Techiechick Inactive Account Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: High Springs, FL Photos: Gallery Posts: 571	This is most inspiring Dave. I am just starting to get gear together to shoot studio portraits, unitl now, I have just used natural light and worked with what I could get. This is a awesome capture.

03-29-2008, 08:32 PM	#11
davemdsn Inactive Account Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Boise, Idaho Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,413 Original Poster	Originally posted by Ash Dave, you've done an awesome job with this. The pose, the lights, the B&W effect, everything's just perfect. Inspires me greatly. Thanks Ash. I'm not sure it's perfect. After all these years I am still a student of this art and learn new things all the time. I definitely liked this shot and am happy that others do as well. Originally posted by khardur Totally awesome work, Dave. Between you, Hamid and Chris I'm getting itchy to try some studio setups myself... curse you all. You have put me in very good company. I get a lot of inspiration from Chris, Hamid, and others on this forum. Thank you for the comment. Originally posted by Techiechick This is most inspiring Dave. I am just starting to get gear together to shoot studio portraits, unitl now, I have just used natural light and worked with what I could get. This is a awesome capture. Thank you. Controlling light can get addicting. I started out just trying to mimic natural light when natural light wasn't available. Now I experiment with new tricks. Very addicting.

03-29-2008, 08:46 PM	#12
McD Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Bracebridge, Ontario Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 134	Very nice lighting, I like the use of shadows to break up the side/back light and the key. Nice and Low key.

03-29-2008, 09:30 PM	#13
Matthew Roberts Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bertram Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 584	Very nice portrait. Here I thought you meant the Pentax K2!

03-30-2008, 01:05 AM	#14
lithos Inactive Account Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Brisbane, QLD, AUS Posts: 3,261	Did the model name himself after a Pentax camera?

03-30-2008, 05:57 AM	#15
daacon Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Alberta,Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 20,914	Great capture Dave - that is a powerfull image of what appears to be a powerfull man. Very well executed.