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Experimental Portraiture · 06:03 PM

I've run across a neat method of portraiture recently and I've been trying it out, despite my limited lighting resources. The point of the subject is to bring out any and all blemishes, creating a completely natural (unaltered) image. The only thing done here is a crop and level adjustment.

Opinions?

Damn Brit · 04-07-2009, 06:13 PM

It's effective, I'll give you that. Would certainly be useful for forensic photography, are you planning a career in CSI?

joelovotti · 04-07-2009, 06:37 PM

That is a very cool look.

I think its a great shot too.

You'll need brave subjects to let you show them 'warts n all' but the results are compelling.

I'd love to see some older people with this method. Some older folks where you can bring every bit a character and life out of their faces.

Be well,
joe

cupic · 04-07-2009, 06:49 PM

Its a stirring powerful image that's what the image implores

cheers

HowLowCanYaGo · 04-08-2009, 11:39 AM

Originally posted by Damn Brit

It's effective, I'll give you that. Would certainly be useful for forensic photography, are you planning a career in CSI?

Nope, no career in CSI planned thus far. Thanks for the opinions.

Originally posted by joelovotti:

That is a very cool look.

I think its a great shot too.

You'll need brave subjects to let you show them 'warts n all' but the results are compelling.

I'd love to see some older people with this method. Some older folks where you can bring every bit a character and life out of their faces.

Thanks! It seems people who understand art and aren't so obbsessed with their looks are the best targets. I've actually done one old person (45-50 yrs) so far.

Originally posted by cupic:

Its a stirring powerful image that's what the image implores

Cool! That's what I was aiming for.

**Sailor** · 04-08-2009, 03:07 PM

Gritty stuff - well done. After all, most of us are far from blemish free.

Jer

séamuis · 04-08-2009, 03:12 PM

I think I have seen similar photos. I remember seeing a series that was done in a nursing home with the same 'raw' lighting and look. meant to express the true look and feel of being 'of age' so to speak.

Damn Brit · 04-08-2009, 11:30 PM

Originally posted by HowLowCanYaGo

Nope, no career in CSI planned thus far. Thanks for the opinions.

I hope I didn't come across as facetious. My comments were meant to be complimentary.
The whole point of crime scene photography is to portray things exactly as they are, on that level you really nailed it.

I can't post without a little humour though. Is that a booger I can see?

roentarre · 04-09-2009, 12:37 AM

really dramatic. Good use of light

daacon · 04-09-2009, 05:34 AM

Mission accomplished ! That is why most actors dread the move to HD ! Nicely done.

cardinal43 · 04-09-2009, 09:59 AM

Originally posted by HowLowCanYaGo

.........I've actually done one old person (45-50 yrs)

LOL! If you consider 45-50 to be old, then you might consider me to be ancient, as I will be 66 in May.

HowLowCanYaGo · 04-09-2009, 03:22 PM

Originally posted by Sailor

Gritty stuff - well done. After all, most of us are far from blemish free.

Thanks!

Originally posted by séamuis:

I think I have seen similar photos. I remember seeing a series that was done in a nursing home with the same 'raw' lighting and look. meant to express the true look and feel of being 'of age' so to speak.

This technique wasn't developed by me in anyway. There is a certain world-famous photographer who kind of touches on this type stuff.

Originally posted by Damn Brit:

I hope I didn't come across as facetious. My comments were meant to be complimentary. The whole point of crime scene photography is to portray things exactly as they are, on that level you really nailed it.

I can't post without a little humour though. Is that a booger I can see?

No, my friend- you're fine

That most likely is a bogey.

Originally posted by roentarre:

really dramatic. Good use of light

Really? Thanks. I'm really limited.

Originally posted by daacon:

Mission accomplished ! That is why most actors dread the move to HD ! Nicely done.

I pity them!

Originally posted by cardinal43:

LOL! If you consider 45-50 to be old, then you might consider me to be ancient, as I will be 66 in May.

I should have said I have previously shot someone showing a lot of age in their face.

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04-07-2009, 06:13 PM	#2
Damn Brit Guest	It's effective, I'll give you that. Would certainly be useful for forensic photography, are you planning a career in CSI?

04-07-2009, 06:37 PM	#3
joelovotti Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: US Photos: Albums Posts: 393	That is a very cool look. I think its a great shot too. You'll need brave subjects to let you show them 'warts n all' but the results are compelling. I'd love to see some older people with this method. Some older folks where you can bring every bit a character and life out of their faces. Be well, joe

04-07-2009, 06:49 PM	#4
cupic Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Australia-NSW Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,824	Its a stirring powerful image that's what the image implores cheers

04-08-2009, 11:39 AM	#5
HowLowCanYaGo Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 243 Original Poster	Originally posted by Damn Brit It's effective, I'll give you that. Would certainly be useful for forensic photography, are you planning a career in CSI? Nope, no career in CSI planned thus far. Thanks for the opinions. Originally posted by joelovotti: That is a very cool look. I think its a great shot too. You'll need brave subjects to let you show them 'warts n all' but the results are compelling. I'd love to see some older people with this method. Some older folks where you can bring every bit a character and life out of their faces. Thanks! It seems people who understand art and aren't so obbsessed with their looks are the best targets. I've actually done one old person (45-50 yrs) so far. Originally posted by cupic: Its a stirring powerful image that's what the image implores Cool! That's what I was aiming for.

04-08-2009, 03:07 PM	#6
Sailor Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Coastal Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 26,203	Gritty stuff - well done. After all, most of us are far from blemish free. Jer

04-08-2009, 03:12 PM	#7
séamuis Banned Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Savannah, U.S./Baguio City, P.H. Posts: 5,979	I think I have seen similar photos. I remember seeing a series that was done in a nursing home with the same 'raw' lighting and look. meant to express the true look and feel of being 'of age' so to speak.

04-08-2009, 11:30 PM	#8
Damn Brit Guest	Originally posted by HowLowCanYaGo Nope, no career in CSI planned thus far. Thanks for the opinions. I hope I didn't come across as facetious. My comments were meant to be complimentary. The whole point of crime scene photography is to portray things exactly as they are, on that level you really nailed it. I can't post without a little humour though. Is that a booger I can see?

04-09-2009, 12:37 AM	#9
roentarre Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 11,783	really dramatic. Good use of light

04-09-2009, 05:34 AM	#10
daacon Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Alberta,Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 20,914	Mission accomplished ! That is why most actors dread the move to HD ! Nicely done.

04-09-2009, 09:59 AM	#11
cardinal43 Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Virginia Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,412	Originally posted by HowLowCanYaGo .........I've actually done one old person (45-50 yrs) LOL! If you consider 45-50 to be old, then you might consider me to be ancient, as I will be 66 in May.

04-09-2009, 03:22 PM	#12
HowLowCanYaGo Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 243 Original Poster	Originally posted by Sailor Gritty stuff - well done. After all, most of us are far from blemish free. Thanks! Originally posted by séamuis: I think I have seen similar photos. I remember seeing a series that was done in a nursing home with the same 'raw' lighting and look. meant to express the true look and feel of being 'of age' so to speak. This technique wasn't developed by me in anyway. There is a certain world-famous photographer who kind of touches on this type stuff. Originally posted by Damn Brit: I hope I didn't come across as facetious. My comments were meant to be complimentary. The whole point of crime scene photography is to portray things exactly as they are, on that level you really nailed it. I can't post without a little humour though. Is that a booger I can see? No, my friend- you're fine That most likely is a bogey. Originally posted by roentarre: really dramatic. Good use of light Really? Thanks. I'm really limited. Originally posted by daacon: Mission accomplished ! That is why most actors dread the move to HD ! Nicely done. I pity them! Originally posted by cardinal43: LOL! If you consider 45-50 to be old, then you might consider me to be ancient, as I will be 66 in May. I should have said I have previously shot someone showing a lot of age in their face.

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