My friend J needed a photo of himself to give to his family at Christmas. Of course I took advantage of the opportunity to practice my male portrait photography and he was a very good sport about it (especially since it was pretty chilly out). Photographing guys can be a challenge because I don't always know the right poses. I definitely need more practice, but I was happy with how these turned out.
J said he'd be slightly embarrassed by this blog post, but he'd live with it. :) Hey, I'm not here to embarrass! But I can't really talk since I hate photos of myself. My friends (and even strangers) are nice to put up with my need to practice and post my photography. Thank you!
I turned a couple of these black and white, but I like the color version as well. Here's a side-by-side so you can decide which you prefer. I welcome your thoughts!
Here too.
The one on the right is probably my favorite (and yes, it's ever so slightly different from the one above). The dark green background and J work well together.
Okay, so I don't have a million guy poses up my sleeve...I'm working on it!
Tada! I'm hoping to get back into more regular posting since my schedule is about to calm down, so check back.
Nice work! I prefer the color ones, but I almost always do.
ReplyDeleteI think these are great. I think I like J03 Left (leaning against the brick wall) favorite. But that's just me. I enjoy bricks in the background. :) -R
ReplyDeleteI like the first one in B&W but the others in color! :)
ReplyDeleteNice work; he looks great!
Brenda - oh really? It seems like most people are so into black and white that I almost feel uncultured for doing so much color photography. :P Glad to know I'm not alone!
ReplyDeleteThanks, R!
Samantha - thanks for our input!
I like the first one better in color, and the second one better in black and white.
ReplyDeleteThis is a fun idea! I never have pictures taken of myself, because usually around family events I'm the one taking all of the pictures. I would love to do a photo shoot with you sometime if you want more portrait practice.
Dania: Yes, I definitely want to do photo shoots with you and Brenda in February! I hope the weather cooperates. I meant to do one with you in December, but time sort of ran out on us...plus I was feeling so sleepy that one day.
ReplyDeleteI usually prefer B & W but I like both of the color pics better : )
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