You would never guess how energetic this one can be- a little firecracker who just shines in front of the lens.
Nikon D850, 50mm 1.8. A single light in large PLM feathered on camera right.
This is a natural light portrait of Mario. The photo was taken in the ruin of an old church on the island of Paros. Thanks go to Mario Danger.
Model: Mario Dangev @m.j.dangev
Vistela is her name, the name of the dress made of hair. This gown of sadness I wear. She carries all the pain I experienced with someone I consider my soul mate. When I first looked into his eyes, I knew he was. I was lost, he was my guide. I was sad, he was my sunlight. The love we had for each other was the strongest emotion I ever felt in my life. We were both unhappily married, carrying both our backpacks of pain from the past.
The romance was amazing but didn’t stay that long. After a couple of months it was still there but yet gone. What used to be a 100% perfect love affair, turned into a living hell. My so-called ‘soul mate’ transformed into an evil monster, from the worst nightmare you could imagine. Escaped from a previous nightmare (my ex-marriage) into the next, I was trapped in his claws. I saw my life being destroyed little by little. The thing is, I hooked up with a victim of abuse in his youth, who got stuck with a Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. His backpack from the past was way heavier than mine. He unpacked it and our love became like the worst crime.
People who suffer from PTSD feel they have to hurt others as well. They can become sadists and so was this new lover of mine. He abused me psychologically, made me cry every day. I felt miserable and small like a mouse. He couldn’t help himself, because thought he didn’t deserve our love. The voice of his offender from 30 years ago kept constantly screaming in his head: “you don’t deserve this, you’re not allowed to be happy and to feel true love for another person!” Our love was made impossible. He used drugs and materialism as an escape, but after he got clean he came to realize what he was doing to me.
I tried to help him, but his PTSD kept him locked in a cage. He made the decision to stay locked in this cage, after living in it for the past 30 years. I can’t enjoy my freedom now living a life without him. The emptiness will never go away. The emptiness will stay at least for a thousand years. Dancing while wearing Vistela, I would still love him for a thousand years.
The dress is made by Johana Rivera
With Stephanie, we had the goal to make some nice huntress style photos in a beautiful sunset light! We tried a lot and as a result, we made a few very nice pictures this evening. Also wed learned, how difficult it is to shoot with animals. I like this picture the most because the model is in the focus and the horse plays a minor role. I called it "Huntress with a bow".
Only the nice evening sunset light was used.
We took this picture on a really cold day in a mountain town. Rita, the model was shaking with cold but we still had great photos. Natural light. Nikon D610 85mm.
"Eyes Of Glass". I'll be honest with you: I have a great weakness for freckles, but in this picture, I love the eyes of Elda and the irritation of the planes through the prism.
Model: Elda Langellotti (@eldala)
This photo was also taken in the gravel pit. I like the contrast with the dress and the stones.
Photographer: @roland_marti_photography
This is a shot of stunning beautiful Natalia. It´s part of our "Pure - the portrait series". The setup for this series contains just a black background and natural light through a window. I want to show natural beauty without any distractions in its purest form.
This is my "Mona Lisa" of the XXI century. This photo shows a young, beautiful and strong Woman. My "Mona Lisa" can be strong and fragile. She can be mysterious and brave. She has the right to live how she wants to. She deserves Respect and Love.
The beautiful Julia never disappoints! She has been on pointe for 2 years now and just exudes grace and elegance.
Nikon D850 with 50mm 1.8. Natural light acting as filled with a large PLM on camera left as key.
These 2 sisters often accompany their little brother whom I am every month during his 1st year. They were good enough to pose in their turn. I wanted to show that the elder's dental problem did not justify the big complex this girl suffers while waiting for her future treatment. Their charm is obvious.
Foggy Dream in Blue...
Created in the Studio, flat on the floor with a hint of Fog and lots of Fabric.
Model: Ellie.Zo (CH)
Foto, Make Up and Editing: BeautifulDamages
Assistant: MarcHerm.Foto
Again and again, with my stunning model Arijeta (arijeta_f on IG). Her skills as a hairdresser and make-up artist have helped her to look marvelous. As usual, she has prepared her hair and make-up for this photo shooting by herself. We made so many absolutely great pictures of this wonderful evening. For the "Portrait Photo Awards" collection #41 I have selected this with the title "Meanwhile in the Countryside". For the lighting, only the fantastic sunset light was used.
During a children's fashion editorial I stole this photo of little Ana Clara. His eyes all enchant. An adorable Alice in Wonderland.
Nikon 610
85 mm
This was captured during a two-day shoot in NYC with LA-based model Nausheen Ahmed, in the Eataly location across from the Flat Iron Building. It was a sunny day and we had retreated to the cafe for a short rest and coffee when I decided to shoot Nausheen through the front window. The challenge was capturing her without too much "interference" from the constant foot traffic in and out of the cafe. I think we succeeded. You can find Nausheen on Instagram at @nausheen_ahmed
I had a shoot with another model and after I posted the photos, this model, Lisa-Marie Mengelers, wrote to me if I was not interested in a shoot with her. Lisa is a Fashionweek model so I found this a great chance to take photos with a pro. After a few weeks of preparation, she came to my studio. We've done a lot, but I like this series best. We have already conquered the cover of Edith Mag with this photo. I hope you like this photo as well as me.
PHOTO I @cindyschneidereit_photography (IG)
MUA I @patriciameyer_makeupartist (IG)
MODEL I @lehmlieschen (IG)
Originally titled "Bedouin Queen", this picture has no special history and needed no special tricks and effects in the studio. I like the simplicity and the reduction to the essential: The beauty of Julia.
Model: Julia Groll (@karlakolummna_03)
The photo was taken in my studio. I still had the flour all over the studio for weeks. But it was worth it.
Model: @janinegottsponer
Photographer: @roland_marti_photography
Studio work, one light setup
Model: Valentina @Valentina.lyuche
Photographer: Gary @mcgillivraybirniephotography
www.mcgillivraybirniephotography.com
A photo session with a model from Argentina @juperezdittler
Shot with canon eos 5dmk3, at my indoor studio @hazelphotohouse, aiming for daylight look.