A little direction
Personal Branding
Personal branding portraits should carry a consistent point of view across a website and social channels. Light, palette and expression can establish that identity without an elaborate backdrop.
Explore Noir Presence →Choose your source photo.
Choose a source with a pose that reflects the way you want to introduce your work.
What to check in the result.
Check that the portrait remains recognizable alongside your existing public photographs.
From idea to photograph.
A strong dark editorial portrait uses one controlled light source to shape the face while keeping detail in the eyes and skin. The background may fall into shadow, but the subject's defining features should remain clear, proportionate and recognizable.
Dark Editorial Portrait Lighting: A Practical Guide →