Sunday, June 5, 2011

Portrait preparation.....

I've been asked to take family and portrait photos for a 90th birthday celebration next week, so I've been practicing on any willing (and in some cases used bribes on the  not so willing !!) volunteers to get some ideas  before the event. I won't indulge and post all of my efforts, just this one because I'm really happy with it.  Back to Perth 'goings on' tomorrow!!
Posted by PerthDailyPhoto at 7:06 AM

22 comments:

  1. Gemma WisemanJune 5, 2011 at 7:22 AM

    A beautiful mood captured here! There is a feeling of being a secret watcher while the subject is completely absorbed in her moment!

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  2. JackJune 5, 2011 at 7:55 AM

    You have a very appealing portrait here. Good luck with this new project.

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  3. brattcatJune 5, 2011 at 8:06 AM

    If you pull off a few of these at the real event you will endear yourselves to all...as if you hadn't already done so...

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  4. UnknownJune 5, 2011 at 8:31 AM

    You have every reason to be happy, it's a great portrait indeed.

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  5. PerthDailyPhotoJune 5, 2011 at 8:32 AM

    Thanks Greyscale, was hoping for that air of mystery!


    Thanks Jack, I always get a bit nervous beforehand.

    Think it will be a challenge Brattcat, but we'll see..

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  6. PerthDailyPhotoJune 5, 2011 at 8:33 AM

    Thanks JM,was lucky I had a beautiful subject.

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  7. Rae WalterJune 5, 2011 at 8:53 AM

    Can see why you are pleased with this one. Great capture.

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  8. AnnJune 5, 2011 at 9:33 AM

    Stunning, lighting is great, did you use fill flash? I need to get back into portraiture but want to try more environmental stuff. Need to get over my aversion to flash as well.

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  9. DianneJune 5, 2011 at 10:54 AM

    You've done well Grace -amazing clarity.

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  10. RandyJune 5, 2011 at 12:22 PM

    Lovely!

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  11. PerthDailyPhotoJune 5, 2011 at 1:32 PM

    Like you Ann, I also have an aversion to flash and use natural light as much as possible, that was early evening light.

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  12. magiceyeJune 5, 2011 at 3:38 PM

    this is lovely!

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  13. VPJune 5, 2011 at 4:17 PM

    Love this portrait, please post some more...

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  14. GunnJune 5, 2011 at 4:41 PM

    SUPERB!
    I like it a lot.

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  15. KarlJune 5, 2011 at 6:56 PM

    Lovely portrait, well done!

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  16. cieldequimperJune 5, 2011 at 8:05 PM

    Gorgeous subject and photography!

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  17. BirdmanJune 5, 2011 at 8:39 PM

    She doesn't look 90. Well preserved, if you ask me. hahahaha

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  18. AimeecakesJune 5, 2011 at 9:11 PM

    Hahahaha I may claim to be an old lady but I haven't quite hit 90 yet Birdman!

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  19. Pierre BOYERJune 5, 2011 at 10:21 PM

    Gorgeous...
    Greetings from France,

    Pierre

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  20. KateJune 6, 2011 at 9:26 PM

    Hey, I wouldn't be nervous. This is a wonderful portrait and it should give you confidence in your skills and ability. Carry on, girl!!

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  21. GringoJune 6, 2011 at 11:20 PM

    Think I agree with you, it captures a perfect moment!

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  22. AlanJune 7, 2011 at 11:12 AM

    Lovely portrait, Grace. The 90th should be a walk in the park for you:-)

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