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Cheltenham Portrait Photography

Dave — Sun, 20 Sep 2009 16:39:23 +0000

Some samples of Portraits photographed today in Cheltenham. All taken using the Clam Shell Lighting setup.

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& a slightly different shot to finish off

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Friday Freebie #4 – Use shallow DOF for Portrait impact

Dave — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 12:23:07 +0000

The eyes are the most important feature of any head & shoulder portrait. By using a very shallow depth of field we can emphasise the eyes even more.

In the example below I have used a 50mm f/1.4 lens at f/1.8. Pre focus on the eyes to ensure they are pin sharp, by moving your focus point accordingly. The shallow depth of field will now soften all the other features not in the focus range , giving even more impact to the eyes.

To get a better view of how effective this is, here is a 100% crop of same shot

Hope this has been of some use. Have a go & let me know how you get on

(Read more Photography Tutorials here )

Portrait – Love thy Hair

Dave — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 16:01:31 +0000

Another portrait shot of Gloucestershire Sammy. Having not cut his hair for some 15 years, he’s become quite attached to it

Portrait – Sammy

Dave — Tue, 20 May 2008 07:16:06 +0000

1950′s Portrait

Dave — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 12:47:44 +0000

April’s Studio Shoot at Cheltenham was a great success with Claire seen here, modelling 1950′s clothes.

This shot was taken using a large soft box to the left, approx 2 ft away from model, at body height.

In addition the shot was taken standing on a chair, giving a flattering angle to the end image.

Here are a few more from the shoot :-

1950′s Mono Portrait

Dave — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 20:54:22 +0000

Trying for that 1950′s feel shot to match the models outfit & makeup … apart from the stud

Grandma & Grandaughter

Dave — Sat, 05 Apr 2008 15:15:00 +0000

Sometimes you need to forget the Studio Lighting & the posed shots. Instead it’s good just to capture hte moment. Here we have my daughter playing with Grandma.

Katie S Portraits

Dave — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 18:26:21 +0000

Katie S visited from sunny Evesham, Worcestershire today, providing a fun Portrait session. Couple more from the Portrait session

Dog Portraits

Dave — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 14:44:44 +0000

Having a Boxer & a Minature Schnauzer, means I always have eager subjects to photograph …. well if I give them some food treats 1st anyway. Here is Sydney Schnauzer looking up towards a piece of cheese

& here are some more Dog portraits for your perusal

March Studio Shoot

Dave — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 18:11:19 +0000

Couple of shots from this months Studio Shoot