Category: Beauty Photographer: Trevor Ager Photo: "Shaped by Nature" A deep navy blue sky somewhat obscured by clouds barely lets the moonglow through to create the background for the scraggly tree that stands in silhouette. A woman seemingly grows out of the ground next to it. She is wrapped in pink flowing fabric. This photograph, Shaped by Nature, has everything in it. Forboding. Death. Life. Hope. It's simply wonderful. This is one that a different story appears each time it's viewed. … [Read more...] about Photographer of the Day: Trevor Ager
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Photographer of the Day: Allan Jones
Category: Beauty Photographer: Allan Jones Photo: "Holly Norpac" This intimate closeup portrait of model Holly Norpac is stunning, dynamic and arresting all at once. Her eyes rivet anyone viewing this study in sepia. Her simple bandana headdress, large earrings and multi-hued dreads frame a face that shines in porcelain splendor. Her eyes. Oh my! Her eyes. Enough said. This one speaks for itself. … [Read more...] about Photographer of the Day: Allan Jones
Photographer of the Day: Michael Greening
Category: Beauty Photographer: Michael Greening Photo: "She Shimmers in Green" Cosplay once again takes honors in the beauty category. In She Shimmers in Green, Photographer of the Day, Michael Greening, interprets the character Sam from Totally Spies. Model, Alicia Marie, displays the power of her inspiration. The beautifully lit portrait brings this animated television hero to life. Samantha is the rational, logical intellectual member of the team. … [Read more...] about Photographer of the Day: Michael Greening
Photographer of the Day: Darren M
Category: Beauty Photographer: Darren M Photo: Nala Early morning. Typhon Maria would hit Taipei soon. Nala poses seemingly without a care in the world. The soft light filtered through threatening clouds reveals her simple yet elegant look. Originally shared with the Photofocus Readers Flickr Group. Join the group and share your photo or submit yours via the Photofocus website. … [Read more...] about Photographer of the Day: Darren M
Photographer of the Day: Jeff Goldberg
Category: Beauty Photographer: Jeff Goldberg Photo: Reflecting Chicago Take a bathing beauty posing on a dark sandy beach washed with lakeside surf. Add a skyline of Chicago. Blur appropriately. Earn kudos as the Photofocus Photographer of the Day. The authenticity of Reflecting Chicago is the asphalt-like texture on which the model reclines. Originally shared with the Photofocus Readers Flickr Group. Join the group and share your photo or submit yours via the Photofocus website. … [Read more...] about Photographer of the Day: Jeff Goldberg
Photographer of the Day: Fitz Crittle
Category: Beauty Photographer: Fitz Crittle Photo: This is Too Heavy The bejeweled full-finger ring leads us to the model's striking eyes, her face is ringed in golden curls. I love the quiet beauty of this photograph. Do you wonder what she might be getting ready to say? Originally shared with the Photofocus Readers Flickr Group. Join the group and share your photo or submit yours via the Photofocus website. … [Read more...] about Photographer of the Day: Fitz Crittle
Photographer of the Day: Jean-François Thibault
Category: Beauty Photographer: Jean-François Thibault Photo: View of the Horizon Wind-tossed hair on a woman staring toward the horizon. Her sunglasses casually resting on the top of her head. The waves of ocean pervade the foreground, surrounding her shape. Simplicity, seeing differently is beauty. Originally shared with the Photofocus Readers Flickr Group. Join the group and share your photo or submit yours via the Photofocus website. … [Read more...] about Photographer of the Day: Jean-François Thibault
Photographer of the Day: KBT Images
Category: Beauty Photographer: KBT Images Photo: Elegance and Simplicity The title of this photograph, "Elegance and Simplicity," says it all as far as I'm concerned. The woman looks directly at us in what appears to be total attention the to her viewer. She is relaxed, composed and, well, quietly elegant. This is very well done, indeed. Originally shared with the Photofocus Readers Flickr Group. Join the group and share your photo or submit yours via the Photofocus website. … [Read more...] about Photographer of the Day: KBT Images
Photographer of the Day: Michael Greening
Category: Beauty Photographer: Michael Greening Photo: She Charges into Danger... Cosplay is one of the new forms of beauty photography. Here, Photofocus Photographer of the Day Michael Greening returns with "She Charges into Danger..." his take on Lara Croft as portrayed by Genieve Marie at WonderCon. This simply lit studio portrait is playful yet serious. Note the orange barrels on her guns. They indicate that this is truly make believe with toy weapons, not real pistols. Originally shared with the Photofocus Readers Flickr Group. … [Read more...] about Photographer of the Day: Michael Greening
Photographer of the Day: Darren M
Category: Beauty Photographer: Darren M Photo: Isabella in the Arcade Pink is the order of the day in "Isabella in the Arcade" by our Photographer of the Day Darren M. The candy color surrounds Isabella framing her with wondrous recedeing patterns in the background. Her lips echo the color scheme while her eyes hold our attention. Originally shared with the Photofocus Readers Flickr Group. Join the group and share your photo or submit yours via the Photofocus website. … [Read more...] about Photographer of the Day: Darren M
Photographer of the Day: Jeff Goldberg
Category: Beauty Photographer: Jeff Goldberg Photo: Abby in the Park 2 This is a classic theme in the art of beauty. A woman in a light colored flowered dress with a train stands in a serene meadow. She looks down and away, lost in thought. The contrasting colors of her outfit against the verdant forest bring her to the front of the composition. Originally shared with the Photofocus Readers Flickr Group. Join the group and share your photo or submit yours via the Photofocus website. … [Read more...] about Photographer of the Day: Jeff Goldberg
Photographer of the Day: Kristian Bjornstad
Category: Beauty Photographer: Kristian Bjornstad Photo: Philadelphia 1 This is a very well styled portrait that is a casual catch at first glance. Look closer. See the hatband that matches her hair? The pinstripes in her jacket do too. The blue background makes the lady stand out as a good portrait must. This one is very well done indeed. Originally shared with the Photofocus Readers Flickr Group. Join the group and share your photo or submit yours via the Photofocus website. … [Read more...] about Photographer of the Day: Kristian Bjornstad
Photographer of the Week: June 25 ~ 29, 2018
Weekdays, Monday through Friday, Photofocus curators share a great photograph in the categories of Travel, Beauty, Outdoor, Sports, and Street, respectively. Each selected picture earns its maker the title "Photofocus Photographer of the Day." Their work has impressed us and we hope, it touches, inspires & invigorates you as well. Our curators explain what they love about the image they have chosen. These are quick thoughts to help each of us become more aware of what's in an image and why it works. Every Sunday, the Photofocus Photographer … [Read more...] about Photographer of the Week: June 25 ~ 29, 2018
Photographer of the Day: Michael Greening
Category: Beauty Photographer: Michael Greening "Betty Page Rocketeer" Cosplay is a very popular form of beauty photography. Who doesn't love to dress up? After all, that's really what fashion is all about. This photograph crosses genres with a pinup model, Christy Blood Empress, putting her Betty Page character into the outfit of comic book hero "The Rocketeer." This portrait is expressive, engaging and just plain fun. Originally posted to the Photofocus Flickr group here. You can submit your photographs to qualify as the … [Read more...] about Photographer of the Day: Michael Greening
Photographer of the Day: Monty McKinnen
Category: Beauty Photographer: Monty McKinnen "OPOA5112" Beauty, while often thought of as the realm of women, this image shows the beauty of a young man wearing amazingly beautiful ink. The butterfly whose wings wrap his neck, the owl returning from the hunt on his chest, the roses and Wonder Woman on one are with Batman, Batgirl in Gotham, and Superman on the other arm surround him in beauty too. The simple pose and natural light against the almost completely dark background make the subject and his art compelling. This image reminds … [Read more...] about Photographer of the Day: Monty McKinnen
Photographer of the Day: Bernhard Garbers
Category: Beauty Photographer: Bernhard Garbers "Anime" Anime, Japanese for animation, dates back to 1917. It has become known as a style of realistic, though, cartoonlike storytelling. The photograph "Anime" lives up to this by making us wonder what the organ grinding character is about. The colors are rich, her makeup is edgy and the background is nondescript. The elements all add up to make a story. What story enters your mind? Originally posted to the Photofocus Flickr group here. You can submit your photographs to qualify … [Read more...] about Photographer of the Day: Bernhard Garbers
Photographer of the Day: Foteini Zaglara
Category: Beauty Photographer: Foteini Zaglara "Catharsis" Wet hair, running water, closed eyes. Is "Catharsis" the great feeling of a hot shower, or getting caught in a downpour that alters every previous thought? The tight crop, shallow focus, and soft window light make this photograph a mystery to be solved in the minds of its viewers. Originally posted to the Photofocus Flickr group here. You can submit your photographs to qualify as the Photofocus Photographer of the Day. Here's how. … [Read more...] about Photographer of the Day: Foteini Zaglara
Photographer of the Week: May 28 ~ June 1, 2018
Weekdays, Monday through Friday, Photofocus curators share a great photograph in the categories of Travel, Beauty, Outdoor, Sports, and Street, respectively. Each selected picture earns its maker the title "Photofocus Photographer of the Day." Their work has impressed us and we hope, it touches, inspires & invigorates you as well. Our curators explain what they love about the image they have chosen. These are quick thoughts to help each of us become more aware of what's in an image and why it works. Every Sunday, the Photofocus Photographer … [Read more...] about Photographer of the Week: May 28 ~ June 1, 2018
Photographer of the Day: Michael Thorn
Category: Beauty Photographer: Michael Thorn "Helen" This incredibly simple photograph speaks in a clear voice. It says I am Helen. I am comfortable in my skin. I like the camera and the camera likes me. Michael Thorn's expression in black and white of the quiet confidence of a young woman shows his skill at telling her story. Her eyes stare back at the lens as if she awaits its next comment. She listens for it or maybe just for the click that tells her to change her pose. It's easy for the viewer of this photograph to be in the … [Read more...] about Photographer of the Day: Michael Thorn
Photographer of the Day: Slawek Maloicki
Category: Beauty Photographer: Slawek Maloicki "Morning" True confession. I am not a fan of blown out backgrounds and lens flare. While I'd love to add "Period!" to that statement, every once in a while an image with just those qualities hits me and Whoa! Look at that one!!! goes through my mind. When I saw "Morning" I was immediately intrigued. It reminded me of Bert Stern's last portraits of Marilyn Monroe. The soft, glowy warmth of this photograph is captivating. There is just enough flare welcoming the rising sun behind … [Read more...] about Photographer of the Day: Slawek Maloicki
Photographer of the Day: Georgios Kalogeropoulos
Category: Beauty Photographer: Georgios Kalogeropoulos "Errika 4" A rainy what? Morning? Evening? Who knows. The water streaming down a pane of glass where behind it, an enigmatic face appears. Is she smiling at the rain or the photographer getting soaked as he makes her picture? All of these questions remind me of many stories. Which one is true? Again who knows. That they are asked is what earned Georgios Kalogeropoulos Photographer of the Day for Beauty. Originally posted to the Photofocus 500px group here. You can submit your … [Read more...] about Photographer of the Day: Georgios Kalogeropoulos
Photographer of the Day: Cecil Ramsey
Category: Beauty Photographer: Cecil Ramsey "Katerina" Cecil Ramsey's simple portrait of Katerina earns him the title of Photofocus Photographer of the Day. This quiet study shows how a single light and a side light work together to make an outstanding photograph. Choosing black and white has this image reminding us of the glamorous photos of starlets in the 40's and 50's. Shown originally on the Photofocus Flickr group here. You can submit your photographs to qualify as the Photofocus Photographer of the Day. Here's how. … [Read more...] about Photographer of the Day: Cecil Ramsey
Perfectly Clear: Beginning Retouching for the Non-Retoucher
I totally understand that there are people out there who picked up a camera at the same time they picked up a laptop just so they could edit images. I, however, wasn't one of those individuals. I actually didn't buy any retouching software until a couple years after I picked up my first DSLR. I really was so fascinated with being able to understand everything my camera could do and trying so hard to get things right in the camera that adding in the editing part was almost too much for my brain. I was completely content with just capturing what … [Read more...] about Perfectly Clear: Beginning Retouching for the Non-Retoucher
Photographer of the Day: Bert de Bruin
Category: Beauty Photographer: Bert de Bruin "Roxanne" de Bruin moves in close for this beautiful portrait of Roxanne. The light highlights her face then trails off. Her eye makeup compliments not only her skin color and her lips as well. Her complexion is flawless framing her deep blue eyes. This casual looking photo is much more complex than it appears at first glace. Originally posted to the Photofocus Flikr group here. You can submit your photographs to qualify as the Photofocus Photographer of the Day. Here's how. … [Read more...] about Photographer of the Day: Bert de Bruin
Photographer of the Day: Heidi Rondak
Category: Beauty Photographer: Heidi Rondak "Moi Lolita" This is a fun, fashion editorial image that features the model's oversize Chanel logo earring. Her blue midriff cropped top is a ruffled, larger-than-life compliment to the warm tones of the building behind her. Her profile shimmers in the glow of the soft overcast light. Roses above her face add just a touch of color that finish the image. Submitted directly to Photofocus here. You can submit your photographs to qualify as the Photofocus Photographer of the Day. Here's how. … [Read more...] about Photographer of the Day: Heidi Rondak
Shooting with a Beauty Dish
From the course: Improving Your Photography and Portraits with Lighting Modifiers Shooting with a beauty dish from Improving Your Photography and Portraits with Lighting Modifiers by Robert Vanelli Course transcript Once we start to really understand light modifiers, we can have a lot of fun with it. For this set here, we have the beautiful Erin, and she's going to play the assassin. To get this shot, if you think about what an assassin is, they're rugged, they're rough. Even though she's beautiful, we want her to have a … [Read more...] about Shooting with a Beauty Dish
Photographer of the Day: Alan Jones
Category: Beauty Photographer: Alan Jones "Blonde in Boots" This one is just fun. A woman with blonde hair wearing a kitty cat mini and knee-high black boots vamps for the Photofocus Photographer of the Day, Alan Jones. Her "punk-esque" pink studded collar adds to the "bad-girl" look that is carried on by the stocking suspenders that are part of her ruffled dress. The sharp shadows of the midday sun give this beauty a street style that is fashion forward. (BTW: This is a studio photo!) Shown originally on the Photofocus Flikr group … [Read more...] about Photographer of the Day: Alan Jones
Beauty Photography Basics
If your goal is to shoot beauty portraits, you must understand that not only does the model want to feel flawless, but the hair and makeup artists want their work to look beautiful in the final image as well. You may know a lot of various lighting setups but when it comes to beauty the main goal is to avoid creating unflattering lighting that either expose the subject’s uneven skin and hair texture (acne problems, fine line or wrinkles, coarse or damaged hair) or visually age them. For that reason, your choice of light modifiers and main … [Read more...] about Beauty Photography Basics
Photographer of the Week: April 2 ~ 6, 2018
Weekdays, Monday through Friday, Photofocus curators share a great photograph in the categories of Travel, Beauty, Outdoor, Sports, and Street, respectively. Each selected picture earns its maker the title "Photofocus Photographer of the Day." Their work has impressed us and we hope, it touches, inspires & invigorates you as well. Our curators explain what they love about the image they have chosen. These are quick thoughts to help each of us become more aware of what's in an image and why it works. Every Sunday, the Photofocus Photographer … [Read more...] about Photographer of the Week: April 2 ~ 6, 2018
Photographer of the Day: Foteini Zaglara
Category: Beauty Photographer: Foteini Zaglara "after a while" Quiet. Peaceful. Natural. Today's offering by Foteini Zaglara, "after a while," is a contemplative study of the woman sitting, thinking calmly in a field of flowers. The saturated colors are a counterpoint to the setting. One would imagine this scene to be soft and glowing with pastels. Instead the blues of her dress, her makeup are almost harsh in their intensity. It makes me wonder what she is really thinking... Shown originally on the Photofocus Flikr group … [Read more...] about Photographer of the Day: Foteini Zaglara
