How about some portraits

[ndwgolf]

Here is one to get us started
Shirleen under the weeping willow

[Charles S]

Quinn on the H3D-31 / 120mm

[Charles S]

Since noboday else is biting......
Valerie on an H3D-31 / 80mm

[danlindberg]

[pegelli]

Since noboday else is biting......

Wouldn't it be better to move this thread here so it becomes gear and format agnostic?

Or is this supposed to be Medium Format portraits only?

[Charles S]

Wouldn't it be better to move this thread here so it becomes gear and format agnostic?

Or is this supposed to be Medium Format portraits only?

and why would that be better?

[ndwgolf]

I love the way the Hasselblad renders Asian skin

[ndwgolf]

Leica S007 does a pretty good job too.

[Craig Stocks]

One of my favorites.

[ndwgolf]

One of my favorites.

Very nice Craig

[pegelli]

and why would that be better?

Because it would allow non MF portraits to be posted as well.
Obviously that assumes the OP is interested in that, which is why I asked the question.

[ndwgolf]

Azura with H6D100c HC150

[Charles S]

Because it would allow non MF portraits to be posted as well.
Obviously that assumes the OP is interested in that, which is why I asked the question.

I think
The way this thread develops will speak for itself.

[ndwgolf]

Asiana H6D100c HC150n

[pegelli]

I think
The way this thread develops will speak for itself.

OK, good luck

[Craig Stocks]

Another favorite

[danlindberg]

An oldie, but handheld Alpa TC with Credo 60 and Schneider 120N. Not the usual portrait cam...

[Bill Caulfeild-Browne]

The trouble with this thread is that I'm not sure if I'm "liking" the skill of the photographers or the beauty of the subjects....

[ndwgolf]

The trouble with this thread is that I'm not sure if I'm "liking" the skill of the photographers or the beauty of the subjects....

I didn't realize there was a problem with it..........do you mind elaborating?

Neil

[PeterA]

My thing is more candid style - is that ok for this thread? Hassy + 80mm + TRX.



and for a different kind of 'portrait' this one went down pretty well too...sTreEt STyLe - Oh i just realised- she isn't even in focus...my bad!

[ndwgolf]

^^^
I think there both great

[Charles S]

And another one
Rachelle on an H3D-31 / 80mm

[Charles S]

The trouble with this thread is that I'm not sure if I'm "liking" the skill of the photographers or the beauty of the subjects....

I suppose the same could be said of the landscape images on this forum

[Bill Caulfeild-Browne]

I didn't realize there was a problem with it..........do you mind elaborating?

Neil

I don't mean this in a negative way at all. There certainly isn't a problem - just a philosophical observation. As Charles S says above, the same could be said of landscapes. A stunning view or a stunning women (I think all the portraits here have been of women) might be photographed in a pedestrian way and still get lots of "likes" because of the beauty of the subject.

Much harder is to produce a stunning image of a relatively ordinary subject (or a plain woman). For example, some of Alan S's work is not of dramatic scenery but he makes beautiful images of it. On the other hand, if you're in the American West there's lots of dramatic scenery and it's easier (in my view) to produce dramatic images. Which isn't to take anything away from those of us who craft great images of mountains and deserts!

I think the difference may be that a great photo adds to the subject by bringing out traits that might otherwise not be seen. Just my 2 cents worth!

One thing I am totally sure of is that the images presented here by people whom I consider friends though we've never met, are superb and inspiring. I learn a little every time I visit this site.

[MGrayson]

Ok, non-beautiful subjects incoming...

Leica S, S120mm
Photographer


Mamiya 7II (I was documenting the tintype portrait session, so I'm stealing the pro's light)
WWII veteran - member of the Ghost Army


Leica S, Contax 140mm
Selfie


Matt

[ndwgolf]

I'm not into photographing guys but her is one I took a while back with mt S007 120mm

[Greg Haag]

My youngest daughter ready for an evening out

H6D-100c 100mm

[jng]

Greg,

The portrait of your daughter is simply stunning! I'm even more impressed that you got her to sit for you (my daughters would meet any such requests with eye rolls and hasty exits).

John

[Greg Haag]

Greg,

The portrait of your daughter is simply stunning! I'm even more impressed that you got her to sit for you (my daughters would meet any such requests with eye rolls and hasty exits).

John

Thank you John! Maybe it’s because she has been my muse from a very young age, I am not sure, but she is incredibly patient with me.

[k-hawinkler]

Tough crowd here!

[Charles S]

And another one

[Craig Stocks]

Here's a different sort of portrait. The subject is a friend and fellow photographer who wanted to do a photo representing her struggles with bouts of anxiety. She described the feeling of being trapped and unable to breath and wanted to use plastic wrap to illustrate her experience.

Over the last few years I've been honored to have captured a few images where the subject felt an intense connection with the image since it reflected a specific aspect of their life ranging from living life in a wheelchair to being a survivor of domestic abuse.

[oyvindandersen]

Rollei 6008 - 120mm - Ixpress96

[ndwgolf]

A couple more The first one is Yukki shot with S007 S70mm and the second is Asaina shot with H6D100c plus HC100
Neil

[Charles S]

This thread needs another one
Faith shot on an H3D-31 / 80mm

[Charles S]

And another one with Carla and fat pixel magic. H2D-22 w 50mm

[kdphotography]

Old portrait taken in studio with my first MFDB, a Kodak 645M and Mamiya AFD. It was expensive (to me) at the time, and I figured I wouldn't need to buy another (*cough*) MFDB again...



ken

[algrove]

Since the OP is Leica shooter here's one from an M10-hope that's all right NDW?

[P. Chong]

Out take from a recent corporate shoot in Girard Perregaux HQ in La Chaux de Fonds, Switzerland. Subject is Patrick Pruniaux, Chief Executive Officer of Ulysse Nardin and Girard-Perregaux. Phase One XF IQ4 150 with Schneider Kreuznach Macro LS 120mm f/4.0. Light is with one Broncolor Siros L plus a small rim light (Canon speedlight) behind him. Shutter speed selected to match the outside light - it was a rainy November morning in the Jura. f/5.6, 1/125s at ISO200.

[rollsman44]

Hasselblad X1D with 65mm lens

[rollsman44]

Thank you for the Likes.

[jmosier01]

And another one with Carla and fat pixel magic. H2D-22 w 50mm

The 22MP backs are magical. I've strayed from my 39MP back to my 22 for the past year.

[Qamaro]

since we are showing off portraits from the older fat pixel backs, figured some of my older work from the P45+ days could make an appearance! (yes it not those nice 9 micron sized pixels but it will do ).

[rollsman44]

Hasselblad X1D with XCD 65mm Blue background.

[Charles S]

Valerie on H3D-31 / 80mm

[kdphotography]

Senior portrait of my youngest son a couple years ago.

Phase XF, IQ3100, Schneider 150mm LS BR, Profoto

[Charles S]

And another one with Carla on the H2D-22/80mm
and the 8x10 is not a prop :-)

[kdphotography]

I gotta dig a bit to find portraits taken with an older MFDB. This is one of my favorite B&W studio portraits taken with a Phase P30. Backdrop by Maheu.



ken

[mjr]

I very rarely get chance to shoot a proper lit studio portrait these days but I really should try, love this shot of my neighbour from a while back, it was just a bit of fun so didn't bother doing too much with the crappy background but I still really like it, it marked the point where I really started to enjoy the GFX.

[PeterA]

Oh well some nostalgia from years ago...- My father-in-law made with a Hasselblad 203FE +110FE and CFV11 down at the farm.