Comments on: B&W Portraits … http://blog.chrispiperphotography.com/2010/02/18/bw-portraits/ A boy and his camera ... Wed, 07 Jul 2010 00:30:51 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: Chris http://blog.chrispiperphotography.com/2010/02/18/bw-portraits/#comment-13 Chris Fri, 19 Feb 2010 14:07:44 +0000 http://blog.chrispiperphotography.com/?p=157#comment-13 To those who would like to do a mother/daughter shoot, please email me at chris@chrispiperphotography.com. Sincerely, Chris To those who would like to do a mother/daughter shoot, please email me at chris@chrispiperphotography.com.

Sincerely,
Chris

]]> By: Shelby http://blog.chrispiperphotography.com/2010/02/18/bw-portraits/#comment-12 Shelby Fri, 19 Feb 2010 05:37:56 +0000 http://blog.chrispiperphotography.com/?p=157#comment-12 These are great pictures Chi Chi! You and Naomi look amazing. I have to say I like the first picture; Chi Chi's hair looks as if it disappears into the corner and my favorite part is the crispness of the clasped hands. The silvery tone to me looks like the picture was taken decades ago, and Naomi is just to cute in the first one. And despite your best efforts Chi Chi we all know you aren't that old. :) I want to sign up too, but do I have to pick just one daughter? These are great pictures Chi Chi! You and Naomi look amazing. I have to say I like the first picture; Chi Chi’s hair looks as if it disappears into the corner and my favorite part is the crispness of the clasped hands. The silvery tone to me looks like the picture was taken decades ago, and Naomi is just to cute in the first one. And despite your best efforts Chi Chi we all know you aren’t that old. :)

I want to sign up too, but do I have to pick just one daughter?

]]> By: Chris http://blog.chrispiperphotography.com/2010/02/18/bw-portraits/#comment-11 Chris Fri, 19 Feb 2010 05:30:35 +0000 http://blog.chrispiperphotography.com/?p=157#comment-11 Thank you for the kind words. I hope the rest of the series is as well received. This is excellent motivation to finish up and get them posted! Sincerely, Chris Thank you for the kind words.

I hope the rest of the series is as well received. This is excellent motivation to finish up and get them posted!

Sincerely,
Chris

]]> By: Alice Anyanwu http://blog.chrispiperphotography.com/2010/02/18/bw-portraits/#comment-10 Alice Anyanwu Fri, 19 Feb 2010 05:17:43 +0000 http://blog.chrispiperphotography.com/?p=157#comment-10 I love both photographs; the top photo is crisp and the bottom one is soft and tender. Great work!! I love both photographs; the top photo is crisp and the bottom one is soft and tender. Great work!!

]]> By: Chris http://blog.chrispiperphotography.com/2010/02/18/bw-portraits/#comment-9 Chris Fri, 19 Feb 2010 05:12:00 +0000 http://blog.chrispiperphotography.com/?p=157#comment-9 Thanks for the comments. I tried the higher contrast version for just that reason; Naomi's eyes really light up. The silver tone accentuates it even more. But as always, you have to find a happy medium to make a successful portrait. To get blog updates, look at the right side menu, bottom box - it should be labeled "Get Updates" with an entry box for your email. Just enter your email and hit the "Sign Up" button. You can see my other portfolio site by hitting the "My Stuff" --> "My Portfolio" link at the right or by clicking <a href="http://www.chrispiperphotography.com" rel="nofollow">here</a>. Sincerely, Chris Thanks for the comments. I tried the higher contrast version for just that reason; Naomi’s eyes really light up. The silver tone accentuates it even more. But as always, you have to find a happy medium to make a successful portrait.

To get blog updates, look at the right side menu, bottom box – it should be labeled “Get Updates” with an entry box for your email. Just enter your email and hit the “Sign Up” button. You can see my other portfolio site by hitting the “My Stuff” –> “My Portfolio” link at the right or by clicking here.

Sincerely,
Chris

]]> By: Tara http://blog.chrispiperphotography.com/2010/02/18/bw-portraits/#comment-8 Tara Fri, 19 Feb 2010 00:49:25 +0000 http://blog.chrispiperphotography.com/?p=157#comment-8 Wow! Love it! ChiChi your right about the softness for you works better but for Naomi the first picture is the best! Her eyes seem like they are staring right to into my soul. It's the crispness or total contrast. Great shots! How do I sign up? Wow! Love it! ChiChi your right about the softness for you works better but for Naomi the first picture is the best! Her eyes seem like they are staring right to into my soul. It’s the crispness or total contrast. Great shots! How do I sign up?

]]> By: Chris http://blog.chrispiperphotography.com/2010/02/18/bw-portraits/#comment-7 Chris Thu, 18 Feb 2010 20:22:49 +0000 http://blog.chrispiperphotography.com/?p=157#comment-7 Thanks for the feedback, it is very appreciated. I agree that the softer tone is more flattering while the more contrasty tone might make a better print. It's good to step back and hear what others think. One can often lose focus on the ultimate goal of an image when concentrating on the individual aspects of exposure, contrast, etc. If I may ask - how did you find my blog? Chris Thanks for the feedback, it is very appreciated.

I agree that the softer tone is more flattering while the more contrasty tone might make a better print.

It’s good to step back and hear what others think. One can often lose focus on the ultimate goal of an image when concentrating on the individual aspects of exposure, contrast, etc.

If I may ask – how did you find my blog?

Chris

]]> By: Taryn http://blog.chrispiperphotography.com/2010/02/18/bw-portraits/#comment-6 Taryn Thu, 18 Feb 2010 19:43:18 +0000 http://blog.chrispiperphotography.com/?p=157#comment-6 I love this! The second, definitely - since the subject matter is mothers & daughters, you want to portray them in a soft and gentle (loving) light. The crispness of the silver tone is very nice, but better suited for an athlete, motivational speaker or a situation where you might want to emphasize intensity or definition. Beautiful! Can't wait to see the others!!! I love this! The second, definitely – since the subject matter is mothers & daughters, you want to portray them in a soft and gentle (loving) light. The crispness of the silver tone is very nice, but better suited for an athlete, motivational speaker or a situation where you might want to emphasize intensity or definition.

Beautiful! Can’t wait to see the others!!!

]]> By: Chi Chi http://blog.chrispiperphotography.com/2010/02/18/bw-portraits/#comment-5 Chi Chi Thu, 18 Feb 2010 18:50:31 +0000 http://blog.chrispiperphotography.com/?p=157#comment-5 Chris, these are both awesome! I think I like the second picture best because of the softness. It also makes my skin appear to be more clear and blemish free! :) I am so excited and cannot wait to see the rest! Chris, these are both awesome!

I think I like the second picture best because of the softness. It also makes my skin appear to be more clear and blemish free! :)

I am so excited and cannot wait to see the rest!

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