Portraits are a classic form of art and photography that often places a person (or representation of a person) as the main focus of the scene. This particular style of photography has been around for as long as the camera and has stood the test the time. Here, we try explore the different possibilities of a modern day portrait while avoiding the unnecessary portrait backdrop and umbrella flash.


[above] Prime Suspect by Peter Ho ©


[above] Vortex by Fernando L. Brave, AIA ©


[above] West 55 ½_ by Greg Ryden ©


[above] sharon by Christian Sheridan, AIA ©


[above] Sometimes it is easier being a “Burney Buffett”, this is the look he is using to get his way. It has work well for him to date. by Alejandro Colom ©


[above] love at first sight by Sally Díaz ©


[above] LaMorian by Andrés Felipe Escobar ©
…If you ask me,
he probably ate the hand of that naïve owner who tried to tame him and then buried the remains after a long feast!
what is left…
is only the half-torn leash hanging around his neck.

…I think he just wears it for the ladies.
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[above] Both Ends by Alejandro Brave ©


[above] Lolita by Hannah Sargent ©


[above] Ulan, Ude by Frank Vargas, AIA ©


[above] Ring Leader by Angela Martinez ©
I am convinced that wherever we go in the United States, this photo taken on our trip to Arizona, he will find dogs that want to socialize with him. He’s got good energy like that.