My favorite portraits from the last six months.

[MRnats]

All of them are incredible, but the toning and color on the 2nd Alexis shot is on another level.

 

[DanOstergren]

Really beautiful portraits [emoji1316]

Thank you.

All of them are incredible, but the toning and color on the 2nd Alexis shot is on another level.

Thank you. It really isn't very far from what the camera captured. I've found that a smaller amount of editing tends to be the most effective.

 

[jcdeboever]

Man, I wish I could just hang out and shoot with you and learn. You would probably yell at me a lot. Seriously though, if I still lived in Detroit, I would have way more opportunity to shoot portraits to hone my skills as it is really an environment I am comfortable in (big city, know a lot of people).

 

[DanOstergren]

Man, I wish I could just hang out and shoot with you and learn. You would probably yell at me a lot. Seriously though, if I still lived in Detroit, I would have way more opportunity to shoot portraits to hone my skills as it is really an environment I am comfortable in (big city, know a lot of people).

I often have students assist me and they tell me they learn quite a bit. I learned a ton from an internship I had a few years ago, so I always like to give the same opportunity to others who are passionate about becoming a better portrait photographer. Let me know if you're ever in the Portland area.

 

[SoulfulRecover]

Can I just come live with you??????

Incredible work and wonderful post processing. Always a joy to see your work pop up here or on FB

 

[Krell0]

Nikon 85mm and 135mm dc?

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[zombiesniper]

Wow, that is a great set.

 

[DanOstergren]

Nikon 85mm and 135mm dc?

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All of the shots were taken using a Canon 85mm f/1.8 at various apertures attached to a 5D Classic, except for the photos of Will which were taken using a Canon 50mm f/1.4 attached to a 5D MKII.

I used to have a 135mm f/2L, but I decided to sell it because in my opinion the much cheaper and easier to use 85mm f/1.8 lens fills it's niche with a little more versatility, and in my opinion the difference in quality and image rendering is very minimal. Basically I'd much rather use the cheaper lens that does the same thing.

 

[DanOstergren]

Can I just come live with you??????

Incredible work and wonderful post processing. Always a joy to see your work pop up here or on FB

I'd need a place to live first! Currently I'm staying with friends and family while looking for an apartment or room to rent.

 

[photo1x1.com]

Awesome!!! I particularely like the one that is your profile pic. I´m not a big b&w fan, but this one is a perfect example that it does make sense at times .

 

[DanOstergren]

Awesome!!! I particularely like the one that is your profile pic. I´m not a big b&w fan, but this one is a perfect example that it does make sense at times .

Thank you! That's one of my favorites as well.