B&W - Character - People Shots

A group for black and white photos only capturing the essence and character of people.

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Featured Work

Kinder Sarprise Portrait by Michael Bainbridge

My entry to Canon Photo5 competition for crayon. I documented the transformation from person to performer while ‘Kinder’ applied her make up in the mirror.
Woman Behind The Camera by Tara Sheffer-Archie

Yes, another Self Portrait!!! Me behind the camera…..Is my life!!! Camera: Nikon D100 Featured In The B&W -Character – People Shots Group – December 2008 ©Tara Sheffer-Archie 2008 All rights reserved.
Don't Piss Me Off ( I'm Still Looking For Places To Hide The Bodies) by Larry Varley

Model – Leah
Free hugs by David Petranker

Image taken on the 21st August 2008, he was giving away hugs I was there for 30 minutes and no one hugged him. (shhhh I didn’t hug him either). Pitt street mall Sydney. Little did I know that I was photographing a small piece of history have a look at the link below (thanks Imagematrix for bringing this to my attention) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vr3x_RRJdd4 Canon EOS 450D
Sir Jimmy Savile OBE by John Hooton

Taken in 1966, this is one of my favourite images of the 60’s of the iconic DJ, Sir Jimmy Savile OBE. I took the shot when I was 20 during my assistant days at 1:15 am, after a long advertising shoot for a petrol company with my boss, top fashion and advertising photographer John Cowan. I asked Sir Jim if I could run a couple of rolls of film for my portfolio. True gent that he is, Jim said “Sure!” even though every one was pretty tired after the 5 hour gasoline ad session. Anyhow, this is the result and it remains one of my favourite pictures to this day as it shows Sir Jim as he really was and is – a strong and generous human being who did not take himself too seriously. You are a true professional Jim, and I am eternally grateful to you for giving me this opportunity. Technical Details: Camera: Hasselblad 500C / Lens: 80mm Planar / Film: Tri-X / ASA: 400 rated at 200 / Exposure: 1/125 sec at f/16 / Lighting: 5,000 Joule Strobe in perspex light bank. © 1966 – 2008 John Hooton
Smiling without smiling by Kirsty Morris

Caught my man in a moment. really lovely eye smiley moment.
Laughing Jedi by Cynde143

Winner of “Lauging out Loud” contest from the “Emotive Photography” group 9/2008 This was also featured in the “B&W Character People Shots” group 9/2008

Recent Work

Intensity by lisabella

model – Danielle Brown
Just wonder. by roseduggan

She had the mobile phone in her hand,and wonder why had uncle Bert in side this,
Contemplation by Heath McKinley

Photograph taken at Riley Childrens Hospital Cancer Center 2008 Savanna is my 9 y/o step daughter, she is battling Ewing’s Sarcoma, a rare and aggressive form of bone cancer. She has an inner strength that is beyond her years and is a true fighter. But on this occaision she was in a quiet contemplative mood. / This photograph was taken in natural light. I used a Canon EOS 400D, EF-S 60mm Macro Any sales of this image will directly go to Savanna’s treatment and care.
introspection by Micki Ferguson

Self Portrait in my style a story about me (where I started in photography) post processed my way (how I feel at the moment) D300 17-55 Feel free to tell me what you think (critique it not me :) I am making it larger here so you can see it better. (click here to even take a look at it even LARGER or click the picture) (see picture below) Oh and PEOPLE always ask why I look like this into the camera / I have been used/hurt (haven’t we all) since oh… about well since HS right. Well back when I was in HS one of my favorite songs was this one by Alan Parsons Project. Well… I’m older and Wiser now and guess what. You have to see my other pictures of me laughing and loving life to understand why these pictures mean so much. I have left all that behind me. YIPPY, no more bad people. HA HA (I’m old) So here is one of my favorite songs for you to understand me. Why I do these. Art, Music and me. That is who I am. This is how I get out my emotions and become who I am for you to say that’s Micki :) HUGS! ______ Old And Wise ~Alan Parsons Project As far as my eyes can see.. / There are shadows approaching me.. / And to those I left behind / I wanted you to know / You’ve always shared my deepest thoughts / You follow where I go And oh, / When I’m old and wise / Bitter words mean little to me / Autumn winds will blow right through me / And someday / In the mist of time When they asked me if I knew you / I’d smile and say you were a friend of mine / And the sadness would be lifted from my eyes / Oh when I’m old and wise As far as my eyes can see.. / There are shadows surrounding me.. / And to those I leave behind / I want you all to know / You’ve always shared my darkest hours / I’ll miss you when I go And oh, / When I’m old and wise / Heavy words that tossed and blew me / Like autumn winds will blow right through me / And someday, / In the mists of time / When they ask you if you knew me / Remember that you were a friend of mine / As the final curtain falls / Before my eyes / Oh when I’m old and wise As far as my eyes can see… ________
Noir by James Lyall

A photoshoot in “Film Noir” theme. Quite pleased with how it turned out. Two off-camera flashes, snooted, one pointed to the face from camera right, one to the hand from camera left. Taken with a Canon 5D
Specialist by Tara Sheffer-Archie

United States Army – Specialist (SPC) Hibbs ©Tara Sheffer-Archie 2008 All rights reserved.
Monster by josiem

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Once a upon a day, there was a teddy bear by Rosina Lamberti

Once a upon a day, there was a teddy bear Sold Matted print

About This Group

A group for black and white photos only capturing the essence and character of people – mainly focusing on the fabulous, interesting faces and expressions.

There are no limits or rules about how many you can put on so feel free to add your work. However, please try not to put on similar ones on the same day. We’re going to aim for no more than 100 pages of artwork – everything in the middle gets lost if there are too many shots.

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