Stephen, 2013
This is my friend, Stephen, taken in Café Eterno on Neal Street, London, UK. It was a nice change being able to take a portrait indoors (and of someone I know), especially given the chilly weather. I have to point out that we spent most of the time laughing so this shot is not representative of our lunch. Thanks very much for letting me take the shots, Stephen!
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I can still see the laughter in his eyes and cheeks. He has a very kind face. A very successful portrait, Richard. Best greetings to your friend, Stephen.
Is it more difficult, by the way, trying to capture someone you know well (as opposed to someone you don’t know at all)?
Thanks very much, Melanie. Yes, it’s a lot more difficult to capture people I know. Not quite sure how to get over that and it would be good to be able to – I’d like to take a few more portraits indoors!
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🙂 Thanks, Ashley!
Stephen looks so artistic and sharp minded, and fun! And fair too, for some reason … 🙂
yes, and a very kind face …:)
Yes, indeed! Stephen’s great. Thanks very much, Gigi!
Great shot! We need to see more portraits of people you know! 🙂
Thanks very much, Richard! 🙂 That’s very nice to hear.
Love his expression and nice job on the B&W.
Thanks very much, Jennifer 🙂
Do you use a flash for indoor portraits?
No, I rarely use flash for anything. This lens can go to 1.8.
I bet he has a great smile. I think this is a beautiful portrait, Richard.
Yes, he does. There’s another shot of Stephen, laughing, way back in the street portraits series. Thanks very much, Karen.
Nice portrait.
Thanks very much. Like your site!
A good sympathetic portrait! You´ve captured him in such a way that he comes over very well, makes me feel I´d like to mee him!
Thanks very much, Charles! Yes, Stephen’s great.
Excellent composure Richard!
Yes, indeed! Thanks, Patti!
Great portrait!
Thanks very much, Alex!
Interesting face. Camera loves him!
Thanks very much, Arjun! I love my new lens!
Ha Ha! Good.
Love all the geography of his face. You’ve captured him well.
Thanks very much, Elena!
This is so full of expression, a beautiful photograph.
Thanks very much, Cheryl. Stephen was a great subject.
That focus is intense; I love how you can see the specs on his glasses.
Yes, it’s a great lens for taking indoor portraits – you can stop it down so there is no need to use flash.
This is one of your best portraits, I think. Both in terms of the engrossing face of the subject and the technical quality of the shot (spot on tones and focus).
Thanks so much, Stevie. Yes, I’m quite pleased with the shot – it was very different shooting someone I know. Stephen’s great.