portraiture

jbrinkler · 20-03-2008, 19:25

Im a professional portrait photographer who's work is among the permeant archive collection of the National Portrait Gallery. I am currently working on a book documenting 100 living centenarians who have witnessed the entire 20th century. If anyone would like to talk about documenting people or portraiture in general then please feel free to get in touch.

Jayson.

**Dabhand16** · 20-03-2008, 19:30

Welcome to Pixalo Jayson

Make yourself at home and if you have any questions, please ask.

I'm sure your experience and skills will be valuable to our members.

jbrinkler · 20-03-2008, 19:53

thanks Dabhand16, its nice to feel welcome.

***Steve*** · 20-03-2008, 20:06

Welcome to the site Jayson. Thanks for the kind offer of sharing your unique knowledge. I'll look forward to reading any contributions you make on the site

If you need anything, just shout and the friendly members or Crew will be happy to help

jbrinkler · 20-03-2008, 20:32

there is one question I would like to ask, how do I create a gallery on the site?

Jayson.

**Dabhand16** · 20-03-2008, 20:38

If you go into the members gallery you will find on the LHS of the menu bar three options. One of them is 'My Albums' If you click on that link you should be able to create a new album in the next page.

You do not have to upload into an album, you can upload into any of the galleries directly if you want. The links are on the RHS of the menu bar.

This guide might be useful.

Get back to us if you need to.

jbrinkler · 20-03-2008, 20:47

great, I will try that. is there a limit on file size as my images are rather large in file size.

Jayson.

simpbow · 20-03-2008, 21:03

**Dabhand16** · 20-03-2008, 21:14

You think of everything

Max file size is 300kb and longest side is 1000 pixels. Most members use 800 pixels though, and I tend to use 550 for portrait orientation.

Here are our site rules and guides. When you've got a moment there is some more info there.

jbrinkler · 20-03-2008, 21:45

thanks Dabhand16,

jbrinkler · 20-03-2008, 22:01

I purchased the new flag head ring flash adapter for the Canon 580EX recently (also available for Nikon), and it works great with portraiture. It is a very soft light source with no harsh shadows that usually appear with on-camera-flash which raps light around the subject - highly recommended!

**Sonsey** · 21-03-2008, 17:01

Hi Jayson, it's good to have you at Pixalo!

towershot · 21-03-2008, 22:31

Welcome ,and believe it or not,theres a few grey hairs here ,but not many centenarians .

Now I,ll get a few dozen e-mails from them saying there are...........

P-E · 22-03-2008, 07:05

Summerleft · 22-03-2008, 21:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by towershot

Welcome ,and believe it or not,theres a few grey hairs here ,but not many centenarians .

Now I,ll get a few dozen e-mails from them saying there are...........

Don't forget Dave

Jayson

Charlotte · 22-03-2008, 22:19

Hi Jayson, welcome to Pixalo

20-03-2008, 19:25	#1 (permalink)
jbrinkler New here Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: London Posts: 10	portraiture Im a professional portrait photographer who's work is among the permeant archive collection of the National Portrait Gallery. I am currently working on a book documenting 100 living centenarians who have witnessed the entire 20th century. If anyone would like to talk about documenting people or portraiture in general then please feel free to get in touch. Jayson.

20-03-2008, 19:30	#2 (permalink)
Dabhand16 Pixalo Crew Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Dunstable Bedfordshire UK Posts: 8,690	Re: portraiture Welcome to Pixalo Jayson Make yourself at home and if you have any questions, please ask. I'm sure your experience and skills will be valuable to our members.

20-03-2008, 19:53	#3 (permalink)
jbrinkler New here Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: London Posts: 10	Re: portraiture thanks Dabhand16, its nice to feel welcome.

20-03-2008, 20:06	#4 (permalink)
*Steve* Pixalo Crew Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: An Englishman living in Germany Posts: 15,947	Re: portraiture Welcome to the site Jayson. Thanks for the kind offer of sharing your unique knowledge. I'll look forward to reading any contributions you make on the site If you need anything, just shout and the friendly members or Crew will be happy to help

20-03-2008, 20:32	#5 (permalink)
jbrinkler New here Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: London Posts: 10	Re: portraiture there is one question I would like to ask, how do I create a gallery on the site? Jayson.

20-03-2008, 20:38	#6 (permalink)
Dabhand16 Pixalo Crew Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Dunstable Bedfordshire UK Posts: 8,690	Re: portraiture If you go into the members gallery you will find on the LHS of the menu bar three options. One of them is 'My Albums' If you click on that link you should be able to create a new album in the next page. You do not have to upload into an album, you can upload into any of the galleries directly if you want. The links are on the RHS of the menu bar. This guide might be useful. Get back to us if you need to.

20-03-2008, 20:47	#7 (permalink)
jbrinkler New here Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: London Posts: 10	Re: portraiture great, I will try that. is there a limit on file size as my images are rather large in file size. Jayson.

20-03-2008, 21:03	#8 (permalink)
simpbow Feet under the table Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: N.Ireland Posts: 2,382	Re: portraiture

20-03-2008, 21:14	#9 (permalink)
Dabhand16 Pixalo Crew Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Dunstable Bedfordshire UK Posts: 8,690	Re: portraiture You think of everything Max file size is 300kb and longest side is 1000 pixels. Most members use 800 pixels though, and I tend to use 550 for portrait orientation. Here are our site rules and guides. When you've got a moment there is some more info there.

20-03-2008, 21:45	#10 (permalink)
jbrinkler New here Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: London Posts: 10	Re: portraiture thanks Dabhand16,

20-03-2008, 22:01	#11 (permalink)
jbrinkler New here Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: London Posts: 10	Re: portraiture I purchased the new flag head ring flash adapter for the Canon 580EX recently (also available for Nikon), and it works great with portraiture. It is a very soft light source with no harsh shadows that usually appear with on-camera-flash which raps light around the subject - highly recommended!

21-03-2008, 17:01	#12 (permalink)
Sonsey Pixalo Crew Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: N. Ireland Posts: 7,209	Re: portraiture Hi Jayson, it's good to have you at Pixalo!

21-03-2008, 22:31	#13 (permalink)
towershot Getting Comfy Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Nr Blackpool ,Lancs, England. Posts: 129	Re: portraiture Welcome ,and believe it or not,theres a few grey hairs here ,but not many centenarians . Now I,ll get a few dozen e-mails from them saying there are...........

22-03-2008, 07:05	#14 (permalink)
P-E Loves the place Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Sheffield, S.Yorkshire UK Posts: 7,387	Re: portraiture

22-03-2008, 22:19	#16 (permalink)
Charlotte Loves the place Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Romsey, Hampshire Posts: 5,643	Re: portraiture Hi Jayson, welcome to Pixalo