Business Portrait - in studio

[Christie Photo]

The thread title says it all... a portrait for business done in the studio. Four strobes, 100mm lens.

Any critique welcomed.

 

[keith204]

Wow. Nice work. The tie is a bit crooked but everything else is great. Great use of light. Nice use of subtle props.

 

[Big Mike]

It seems like a very effective portrait...meaning that my eye is drawn to the gentleman's face and his look/expression seems to be giving me a sense of who he is. Well done.

I'm not sure that I like the bit of leather chair that we can see. It sticks out and draws attention, in an area that could do with out it. Also, it takes me a second or third glance to see what it is...it almost looks like a boot or something. The same shot without the chair (or without it being as bright) would be a stronger shot, IMO.

 

[bigalbest]

Excellent light, great pose and expression. The tie could be adjusted but overall very nice.

 

[Christie Photo]

Thanks! Yeah... I really "dropped the ball" on the tie. You'd think I'd know better!

Thanks again!

-Pete

 

[zendianah]

I love your lighting on this and the chair works for me. !! Very Nice work!

 

[SpaceNut]

Excellent!

 

[NJMAN]

Great job on this Pete! He really connects with the viewer.

 

[NJMAN]

Pete, do you mind if I post an edit with his tie straightened?

 

[Christie Photo]

No... not at all. Thanks for asking.

-Pete

 

[NJMAN]

Here ya go. Its not perfect, but hopefully his tie looks a little better.

 

[ClarkKent]

Wow, looks great Pete. Again, I really am envious of your work.

 

[DeadEye]

Outstanding portraiture from you posted lately . I liked the whole image crooked tie and all. It gives him a freindly less stiff office type personna, verses the stick in mud office boss with allways straight tie.

Just my 2 cent. Great work Pete.

 

[duncanp]

a very good portrait, but i would criticise the chair arm directly in the middle and as bright as it is, i find it too distracting.