"Emerging Manhood"©David A. Ziser
This image was made as part of a high school senior session for the oldest son of one of my best clients. The young man pictured here wanted nothing to do with a "smiling" portrait. He wanted to show his strength and individuality in his world. I accentuated his expression with the contrasty broad lighting. Converting the image to B&W finished the portrait to just what he wanted to portray in his portrait. Camera specs: Nikon D1x fitted with 80-200mm lens at 105mm, F11 @ 1/100 second, ISO 400. Enjoy! -David
A large number of teens prefer not to smile in photos (especially males), but how do you deal with the mothers who beg the teen "use your real smile!"? (Or do you kick them out of the room?)
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Absolutely love this image. These are the types of shots of young people that make them get over not wanting to be in front of a camera.
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Hi David - this is a cool image. In my untrained mind, I would have guessed this to be spit-lighting if asked. Would you mind sharing the distinction between broad and split? Thanks, Brian
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing this senior portrait with us. It is a very excellent and dramatic portrait.
ReplyDeleteI really like the split lighting, composition, and pose of the senior.
Thanks, Zechariah
Love the photo. The title had me worried for a second though...
ReplyDeleteUmm... interesting title.
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