Gary - 'business portraits'

[thebeginning]

Did some shots for the owner of a company that has been selected for the top 100 fastest growing Aggie-owned businesses...won't know if he's number 1 or 100 or somewhere in between for a while though

just wanted to know your thoughts on these. he chose one I didn't expect him to choose, so I'd like to know what yall think...

here are a few:

1)

2)

2b) (any better than 2? )

3)

4)

5) (I did this edit more for my own use, so it's not really 'business-ish')

Thanks!!

 

[nitefly]

I think theyre all superb apart from number 2, in which I'm not keen on his posture..

Other than that I think they're all amazing, especially the last one

 

[thebeginning]

thanks for the reply nathan!

I posted an 'alternate version' of number two, is that one any better?

 

[nitefly]

Yeah I personally think it's much better!

 

[AprilRamone]

I really like #1 the best. He appears to be a caring and less harsh. I agree that 2B is better than #2. I also really like the last even though it's not as business like.

 

[thebeginning]

thanks for the comments yall!

 

[MommyOf4Boys]

these are wonderful! I think you did excellent in each and every one of them

 

[Jeff Canes]

Will out these I like #1 most, #5 next and them #2b, personally I not big fan of emphasize rings in portraits

 

[jemmy]

Great pics - #1 is the winner in my books !! Great catchlights and lovely dof imo. #5 next, love your b&w tones ... wanna share your tricks?? Jemma x

 

[theoryblue]

I like #1 because of the lighting and the angle in which it was taken.

 

[thebeginning]

thanks for the comments everyone!

personally I not big fan of emphasize rings in portraits

Normally I'd agree with you, but there is a huge amout of school pride and honor associated with Aggie rings, and since it's for an aggie contest/publication, i figured it would be a nice touch.

 

[castrol]

Love love love number 1.

That one is the "hey, I am a nice business owner, but I am stern and set"...

Number 4 is also great, but it is more of a "I own this business dammit, and I
will do what I want with it!" kinda pose.

 

[danalec99]

Fine series, Daniel.

 

[ShootHoops]

I like the first one.