Portraiture: Research

 Portraiture: Shadows

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After doing some research, I am going to do creative portraitures, which will include shadows. 

Richard Avedon inspires and encourages this through it's contemporary and creative framed shots and movement. His creative portraiture is unique and when I reviewed his work, I got inspired to do something creative, and from a unique perspective. 

The black and white of the photos emphasizes aspects of this life we do not always see. We see in colour daily, but to see in black and white is one of the most powerful and beautiful aspects of this world. Film helps to bring out the inner beauty of the people and world around us that we do not always see.  

Natalia Semanova, Mouthpiece and Headphones by Tom Binns, New York, April 30, 1998

The image of Natalia above shows such creative and inspiring messaging. It is unique, creative and different from regular portraiture. 

Sally Mann also inspired me and peaked my interest through her abstract and non-perfect portraiture and other selected works. One of her pieces is shown below. 

This work inspired the different perspective in me, showcasing unusual facial expressions and unique angles. I also have an obsession with eyes, and these photographs tugged on my heart strings. It made me feel passionate about creating work with unique angles, a different perspective. 

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I would love to hear your thoughts and feedback on these images!