16 Examples of Extraordinary Model Portraits
My near-future adventure into the world of photographing models has my gears turning, and I've been looking for examples of extraordinary model portraits. A lot of stuff I found out there is somewhat generic with lighting and pose — and maybe because that's what works for the client. But as an art photographer, I felt a little empty with that kind of stuff. So I went in search of some extraordinary model photography.
What I found was that I'm most attracted to the portraits that stand out from the rest. The really unique stuff. I also found that the unique qualities can come from either the models themselves or the photographers. And when you combine a unique and talented model with a unique and talented photographer, you get magic.
The following selection of photos come from a mix of professional and amateur photographers. The models in the shots might also be a mix of professionals, amateurs, friends, and even the photographer taking the photo. Do note: a couple of the photos below are quite informal and the subject is not a model, but I included them because they are good examples of what could be done in a formal portrait situation.
You can also see my Flickr Gallery here.
photo credit: Dustin Diaz
photo credit: checkmezov
photo credit: Aeioux
photo credit: Felipe Morin
photo credit: Esther Marí
photo credit: MadMannequin
photo credit: graphistolage
photo credit: André-Batista
photo credit: Akbar Simonse
photo credit: Carolina Parragué
photo credit: TNT Photo
Do you have any good examples of model portraits or other posed portraits? Feel free to drop your photos into the comments below. And if you have any favorites from fellow photographers, leave a link so we can check it out!
Jay Rodriguez
January 10, 2010sweet selection!
Neil Creek
January 10, 2010Great post with some really powerful photos and great creative ideas!
Thank you for giving me the opportunity to share my favourite photo of 2009, a portrait of a lovely young girl named Siera, in costume:
the_wolf_brigade
January 10, 2010The best one is the film one of course 🙂
Javier
January 11, 2010A great photographer
https://www.alvarovillarrubia.com/
Michael Cowell
January 11, 2010Nice set of pictures. especially the 2nd by Luc D ang the 10th by Andre-Batista
I love the simplicity of them and their own uniqueness
Flo
January 11, 2010Arjuna Capulong is a high school junior who has a great eye for shooting people. What I like about his portraits is that he and his models have great fun during the shoots and it shows in the energies exuding from many of his images. He’s already doing senior portraits, etc, for money and plans to be a full-time pro when he’s able.
https://arjunacapulong.xanga.com/
corina
January 13, 2010nice selection of portraits – there’s so many ideas that can come from these.
Bernd Ruttkowski
January 15, 2010Love the creativity, the uniqueness and the quality of shots! Very good example on how to combine quality shooting with quality post processing!