Famous photography portraits

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This iconic surrealist image of the women with the spherical tears is by avant-garde photographer and artist Man Ray (1890-1976). It is marvellously theatrical, and surreal because it only partly …

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Photographer Hendrik Kerstens turns his daughter (and trash bags, toilet paper, bubble wrap, lampshades and towels), into photos that emulate 17th century Dutch and Flemish portraits.

As a staff photographer at The New Yorker, Schoeller captured a wide range of famous characters, from President Barack Obama to Lady Gaga.

Photography has many tips and tricks of the trade used both by amateurs and famous photographers - the many uses of light, perspective, darkness, exposure, and many other bits are what makes beautiful pictures. All of that wouldn't come to one unified look without shadows though as they are what gives the image depth or in some cases, changes the view entirely. Also, they're free, they're everywhere, and there's no limit to what you can do with them if you have the know-how.

Phillipe Halsman - recreation inspiration. Broad light from the left. Maybe a reflector or kicker from the right to minimize shadow. Hand looks pretty well lit on all sides. Yet nice a dark under brim of hat.

Actor (09.06.1963)

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