Self portrait
Self portrait in B&W. In lock down no models available so what is a photographer to do?
Self portrait in B&W. In lock down no models available so what is a photographer to do?
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Contest Finalist in Studio Portrait Gala Photo Contest
People's Choice in Portrait Noir blanc Photo Challenge
Runner Up in Soulful Selfies Photo Contest
People's Choice in People in Black and White Photo Challenge
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HENKEL
July 04, 2022
i have enjoyed looking through your porfolio, love it excellent work an inspiration...thank you
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Rmay1
September 19, 2023
Congratulations on runner up in Soulful Selfies contest my friend. Nice work. 😊
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Rivertay07
Jan 05
Fabulous it worked so well. You make a stunning model. Congratulations on your PC win
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Location
I did this self-portrait in my basement studio.Time
I have complete control of the light in the studioLighting
I was looking for a strong light pattern to demonstrate male lighting with a beard. I used two small strip boxes from behind on either side to create a rim light to separate me from the dark background and light smoke. I used a hard light with a grid to light my face.Equipment
I placed my camera a Nikon D850 with a Tanron 90mm macro lens. I attached a Radio remote and set the camera for a 10-second delay. I needed time to place the remote on the table pick up pipe light match fire smoke and pose. I used a Godox X pro remote to fire two Godox speed lights in small strip boxes and a Godox 600 ws studio light with a gris to light face.Inspiration
I was asked to present a Zoom presentation on creative self-portraiture. I needed an old bearded character to model and I am one.Editing
I wanted the image to pop off the background so I used B&W and played with curves in photoshop to add contrast.In my camera bag
I have numerous camera bodies but use my Nikon D850 the most. I have a Nikon 50 1.4 mm lens Tamron Macro 90mm lens Nikon 24-70mm lens Nikon 80=200mm lens and a Tamron 150-600mm Lens. I use Godox lights because they are very portable and inexpensive.Feedback
The thing I like about doing self-portraits is I am always available cheap and I do not require a model release. This is a great way to practice lighting and posing without waisting a model's time.
