8X10 Portraits

[Daniel Unkefer]

Here is an excellent video explaining why the Octobox 150 from Broncolor, is such a popular light with Commercial Professional Large Format Photographers.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=82m2zJv2iWg

It's expensive! I saved up, Adorama had a used one that popped up, like new, for $250. I pounced on it, it's worth every cent I spent on it (to me!) What a phenomenal addition to my little studio!

[Tin Can]

Thank you Daniel!

Concerning the 'Welder' I specfically asked sitter to come right from work with no cleanup or face washing

I wanted reality with detail in the leather welder coat and catch the helmet top curve

He was hot, sweaty with nothing added, meaning makeup

X-Ray 1X was perfect for this shot

His baleful tired eyes are not pretty, but reality

[Christo.Stankulov]

SInar P2
Heliar 300/4.5
some film
Self portrait double exposure by accident

[Tin Can]

Love it!

I will be doing many 8X10 selfies this summer

SInar P2
Heliar 300/4.5
some film
Self portrait double exposure by accident

[Neal Chaves]

My friend Dan in front of his workshop with his early BMW motorcycle. Toyo 810M camera, 8X10 HP5+, 360mm Fujinon W, Electronic fill flash outside from 4X6 ft. softbox, 2000 WS, another pack and head inside the garage.

[Mick Fagan]

My friend Dan in front of his workshop with his early BMW motorcycle. Toyo 810M camera, 8X10 HP5+, 360mm Fujinon W, Electronic fill flash outside from 4X6 ft. softbox, 2000 WS, another pack and head inside the garage.

Very nice, looks like an R27 model.

[bevdig]

Father and son portrait using a "Wisner 8x10 and 300mm f/5.6 Nikkor lens on Ilford HP5. I tilted the front and rear standards to "look down" on the subjects, both parallel to the subjects to bring focus from top to bottom. The lighting was from a 6-ft high softbox and electronic flash, at f/22 1/2.

[Tin Can]

Very good and it tells a story!

Thank you

Father and son portrait using a "Wisner 8x10 and 300mm f/5.6 Nikkor lens on Ilford HP5. I tilted the front and rear standards to "look down" on the subjects, both parallel to the subjects to bring focus from top to bottom. The lighting was from a 6-ft high softbox and electronic flash, at f/22 1/2.

[Martin Aislabie]

Father and son portrait using a "Wisner 8x10 and 300mm f/5.6 Nikkor lens on Ilford HP5. I tilted the front and rear standards to "look down" on the subjects, both parallel to the subjects to bring focus from top to bottom. The lighting was from a 6-ft high softbox and electronic flash, at f/22 1/2.

Fabulous
I hope your subjects are very happy with the results - I would be.
Martin