I’m delighted that this shot from a recent model portfolio received a Silver Award in last month’s SWPP competition for traditional portraiture.
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Looking at this picture you might not think it’s traditional. However after checking the entry criteria I noted that to be considered contemporary it must have an unusual background or taken with a different perspective such as a the viewing angle. Whereas traditional portraiture is considered to be well posed and pleasantly lit, which this is. I set up the lighting to reveal his toned physique and added a little rim light to separate him from the background.
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Pat Bloomfield is your photographer / artist. Years of experience and craftsmanship goes into every portrait he creates for you.
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