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Halloween300x600After setting up my scene in a small room (still life photographs are a great activity during the cold months when shooting outside is undesirable), I put 1 Nikon SB-700 on a stand and behind a scrim to mimic window light. I used the Nikon 58mm f/1.4G lens on a D810. Opposite my main light I had a silver reflector on a Justin Clamp…Read the rest on 500 ISO.

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Taken with the Hasselblad X1D and a 90mm. Lit with 1 light inside a small office (I was situated outside the doorway). Wherever you are, make it work!
My chiaroscuro portrait of a little girl who used to live next door to my mom. She asked interesting questions, including “Have you ever photographed anyone famous?” and “How many babies have you photographed?”
Since moving back home, it’s now much easier to follow up on older shoots. I used to babysit this girl and now she’s grown and on her second baby! Left is 2016 with her first and right is this year with her second.
A baby chiaroscuro portrait. Swipe for a cute outtake!
My latest painterly portrait, lit with @aputure.lighting, which is new for me. Used their lantern softbox, which is lovely. Backdrop by @gravitybackdrops.
Do you ever go back and re-edit old shoots? I did this session with @karaminderghuman several years ago and went back to it while recovering recently. Updated software, updated skills and tastes...these are fascinating things to explore with your old work. #painterlyphotos #studiophotography #portraits #chiaroscuro #onelightsetup
1-light portrait of my aunt. A 2’ octobox or umbrella with a front diffuser will do the job. I used to use just a Speedlight but now use Profoto B2s (though I also love the A1s, which is like having a little of both worlds). Here we used just a simple velvet cloth for a background while on location. #studioanywhere #chiaroscuro #painterly #lowkey #studiophotography
Two very good girls, two portrait sets, two editing treatments. Taken from a garage with an inexpensive backdrop and 1 large softbox. Credit goes out to “strategic dog treats”. Not quite like my normal chiaroscuro work but similarly low key. #chiaroscurophotography #studiophotography #dogsofinstagram #portraitphotography #animalphotography #dogphotography
A chiaroscuro portrait of a friend. I typically only shoot color but every now and again a portrait demands black and white. I should explore this more. This was taken with 1 @profotousa light. #blackandwhitephotography #chiaroscurophotography #painterlyphotos #studioportrait
My chiaroscuro portrait of my grandfather, who passed away last week. He was many things throughout his life: a hair stylist, a painter, a diner owner. His mind stayed sharp but he had let his body go, something he cautioned me about a few Thanksgivings ago. He was always very frank, expressing to me the emotional trials of aging (he hated how skin eventually got crêpey for example). I share all this because I think it’s rare for men of that generation to be so vulnerably insecure, talking to his granddaughter like a regular friend. He always liked beautiful things and was particular moved by western indigenous art. This portrait was taken with 1 light, relatively on the fly, when he was feeling up for a portrait. He was pleased his granddaughters became artists (my sister is a comic artist).
Occasionally I’ll get requests for a pet shoot in my signature chiaroscuro style, scarf and all. It’s really cute. #chiaroscuro #dogstagram #studiophotography #portraitphotography #petphotography
My portrait of filmmaker @_mar1po5a_, whose new film Bi-Curious Sleepover is available now on Amazon Prime! #portraitphotography #studiophotography #headshots #neonlights #quasarscience
My first distance shoot. Took the studio outside. Swipe to see my setup. #bts #portraitphotography #studiophotography #lightingsetup
A not-so-low-key portrait from my portfolio. Still only 1 light but mixed more heavily with ambient. I hand-painted the backdrop (canvas + Ralph Lauren textured paint + sponge). #studiophotography #childrensportraits #chiaroscuro #painterlyphotos #portraitphotography #redhair #diybackdrop
I photographed a group of children in 2013 and then again in 2020. This is my sixth in the series. 2020, swipe to see 2013. Painters: If you are in #quarantine and cannot use your live models, feel free to hit me up for larger copies of my portraits to use as reference for your practice. I always enjoy seeing the results. #painterly #chiaroscuro #onelightsetup #portraitphotography #childrensportraits #studiophotography
My childhood friend (and sometimes photo assistant) Andrea has suffered a serious medical emergency. This is a chiaroscuro I did of her a few years back. I am helping to raise money for her medical expenses. No amount is too small to give if you’re able. Even if you are not able to give anything during this difficult time, please keep her in your thoughts. Link in profile. Much love to my fellow artists on here. I love you, @andreanjrmendoza! #portraitphotography #chiaroscuro #friendinneed
My chiaroscuro portrait of Sammy, father of Henry, whose chiaroscuro can be found earlier in my feed. Taken in his home with just 1 light. Sammy grew up in the same small town I did in Oregon. #chiaroscuro #chiaroscurophotography #portraitphotography #painterly #lowkeyphotography #onelightsetup
I photographed a group of children in 2013 and then again in 2020. This is my fifth in the series. 2020, swipe to see 2013. Painters: If you are in #quarantine and cannot use your live models, feel free to hit me up for larger copies of my portraits to use as reference for your practice. I always enjoy seeing the results. #painterly #chiaroscuro #onelightsetup #portraitphotography #childrensportraits #studiophotography
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