First Attempt - Critique Welcome
Had a first attempt at portraiture starting with a single speedlight through a softbox to give Rembrandt style lighting. Any comments/tips welcome.
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Hector Reyes
Paige's booth portrait
Recently, I taught an Off Camera Flash class. Paige was my model for the class. We were outdoors but it started to rain. Luckily, a nearby restaurant let us conduct the class in their dining room.
Hector Reyes
Paige's booth portrait
Recently, I taught an Off Camera Flash class. Paige was my model for the class. We were outdoors but it started to rain. Luckily, a nearby restaurant let us conduct the class in their dining room.
Will Santillo
Detail - Mexico
While wandering through a junk yard in Mérida, Mexico, I found this unique composition of a used ... ?
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Last: Jul 11, 2026
2 Comments
I like the lighting and the softness. The look across to the camera is engaging. If I could change it, I may pull back a little to capture more of the subject and give it room to breath.
Interesting portrait. Not sure if this was intentional, but some subjects might not like the fact that their hair is completely lost in shadow after the hair line. I know it is intended to be "dramatic" but having the hair blend in perfectly with the background (especially when the hair is pulled back in this manner) kind of looks a little strange to me - not bad, but a little off.
Just a thought - the lighting on the face is nice, but I don't now if I would call it "Rembrandt" lighting since there is no defined triangle on the broad side of the face. This could maybe be more accurately described as a "dramatic loop lighting" haha just a thought.
Good work! Looking forward to seeing more.