Steve
see more of my portraits at www.facebook.com-kevinlowephotography
see more of my portraits at www.facebook.com-kevinlowephotography
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May, 2012Views
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beeblebear
August 25, 2012
Thankyou very much, it was a pleasant surprise :) I have more B&W portraits on my facebook page, if you're interested. www.facebook.com/kevinlowephotography
lisawiza
August 25, 2012
wow love the detail. every line tells a story eh! congrats on your well deserved feature..
beeblebear
August 25, 2012
Thankyou, it was a very pleasant surprise to get the featured photo.
If you're interested I have more portraits on my facebook page - www.facebook.com/kevinlowephotography
If you're interested I have more portraits on my facebook page - www.facebook.com/kevinlowephotography
LoreenSwann
August 25, 2012
You have an amazing collection of B/W portraits!!! Congratulations on being featured!!
beeblebear
August 25, 2012
Thankyou, that's very kind of you. I have more of my b&w portraits on my facebook page, if you're interested in seeing them. www.facebook.com/kevinlowephotography
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Gilbert
August 25, 2012
Great portrait. It looks as if his face has been carved out of granite? Is this guy some kind of Monk?..... Congrats!... Steve :~)
beeblebear
August 25, 2012
Thankyou. It's actually my father in law. One of the many long suffering models for my photo a day project :)
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shellandshilo
August 25, 2012
Dear old man looks like he has had a hard life very cool photo the black and white really makes it stand out.
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disneymamom
August 26, 2012
congrats on feature! hope you don't mind me saying...when you see the owl, then this photo, they have the same pov.. wonderfully nice...
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Let_It_Be_Photography
September 04, 2012
the detail from the freckles to the sweater are amazing! Great Job!
jesusfreak3520
September 06, 2012
Super detail! A strong, story telling black and white! Congrats on the feature!
georgelinelengyel
September 29, 2012
I love "people" shots and this one is wonderful! Great face and wonderful eyes ... well done!
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Behind The Lens
Location
In a pub car park, after lunch.Time
The worst time of day to take photos, the middle of the day. The sun was high, the shadows were harsh. I was living on the edge ;)Lighting
Don't do what I did.Equipment
My standard set-up back then, Canon 400D and a 50mm f1.8.Inspiration
I was doing a 365 project. My self imposed rules were that I had to take a photo a day, edit it and upload it, all on the same day. I knew I had plans in the evening, so I'd been trying to get a shot that would work for me all morning. I'd just gone out to lunch with my father in law, and he'd been my model for my daily shot before, so I asked him to pose again, but said 'Look a bit mean this time'. I think he did a good job!Editing
Not as much as you might think. Mainly Tonal contrast in Nik ColorEfex, b/w conversion, and then a bit of dodging and burning. Mainly burning.In my camera bag
Back then, Canon 400d with 50mm f1.8 lens. Now, Canon 6D with 50mm f1.4 lens.Feedback
People are very, very adaptable. One model can give you so many different personalities. Try to play people against type. Get your lovely, kind grandma to shout and scream at you. You'll be surprised at the results.
