Dear group,
If you have a moment, I am trying to learn a few things about black and white portraits, and where to set the skin tones on the grey scale, so if I could ask a few of the portrait photographers within this group for some feedback, I would be forever grateful...
A gallery recently suggested that I should produce a few new exploratory pieces, where they suggested that I should investigate an emotive theme, and where I should try to expand my portfolio base to include the human form. For the moment, I do not photograph people, I do not know how to photograph people, I am more comfortable with rocks, trees and water, but I am willing to learn, and although this attached image is my first attempt at a portrait in three decades, I am completely lost within this subject matter.
Historical information and a few notes in the archive, lead me to believe that the placement is somewhere within, or close to Zone VI, and in this image I simply placed the shadows along the left side of her forehead within that zone. I imagine everyone has their own style in this very subjective field, but I am looking for a possible pseudo baseline to migrate too, or distance myself from, while I explore this suggested emotive avenue. I do welcome your comments and your healthy suggestions, while I look for a young pair of eyes to add to my portfolio...
Thank you in advance,
jim k
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