Soft, emotional und funny portraits

Phothomas · Jan 7, 2014

I only wanted to shoot some test-shots from a new lens, but there were so many beautiful pictures that I had to show them. Here are some of the photos, but all of them can be seen here on my blog.

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EOV · Jan 7, 2014

You didn't tell us what lens you just got. Inquiring minds want to know.

Phothomas · Jan 7, 2014

EOV said:
You didn't tell us what lens you just got. Inquiring minds want to know.

I bought a Olympus OM-D E-M1 with a 40mm f1,8. I tested it on some shots, but most of them are shot with my usual Canon gear.

DanielLewis76 · Jan 7, 2014

Lovely!! Those ring flash catch lights look amazing in her eyes!

jenko · Jan 7, 2014

Lovely lighting and model. Nice work. The 1st and 5th shots are my favorites.

I prefer more subtle/natural catchlights, so the last two shots are OTT for me. Too obvious, and it looks like she has no pupil.

Rosy · Jan 7, 2014

BEAUTIFUL and beuatiful model - can you share your lighting on these

when you sued the ring flash did you use any other source of lighting?

Phothomas · Jan 7, 2014

Rosy said:
BEAUTIFUL and beuatiful model - can you share your lighting on these

when you sued the ring flash did you use any other source of lighting?

The first ones on the couch are natural light through the window. The "portraits" are with beautydish and the last ones are ringlight only.

Rosy · Jan 7, 2014

thank you for getting back to me - lovely lovely!

ghache · Jan 7, 2014

Nice series. that model is gorgeous.

kathyt · Jan 7, 2014

These are stunning. I love the casual, yet sensual poses. She is gorgeous! I would LOVE to shoot her! There are a couple of distracting background elements, but overall I think they are great.

DanielLewis76 · Jan 7, 2014

Got to admit a good model makes photos 100x better.

Mach0 · Jan 7, 2014

I like them. I like her hair too. Beautiful lady.

Derrel · Jan 7, 2014

Attractive females always make good photographic subjects! I like the lovely B&W renderings you made. Nice post!

terri · Jan 7, 2014

jenko said:
Lovely lighting and model. Nice work. The 1st and 5th shots are my favorites.

I prefer more subtle/natural catchlights, so the last two shots are OTT for me. Too obvious, and it looks like she has no pupil.

I agree about the ringlights in the last couple of shots. There is something in the corner of her eye in #6 that could be cleaned out, bringing that one to complete perfection!

Having a model this pretty and talented sure helps - she knows what she is doing! Overall these are wonderful, my favorites are the B&W. Great work!

tirediron · Jan 7, 2014

The first images in the net top are simply outstanding; they're all good, but those are fantastic! I however absolutely detest rightlight catchlights.