#LowKeyPhotography

2025-04-12
Shot using a Sony A7 II, 50 mm.

Picture 1 and 3: f/1.2, ISO 100, at 1/160 s. One continuous front light.

Pictures 2 and 4: f/2.8, ISO 100, at 1/250 s. One continuous front light at 45˚ left and one continuous backlight.

Disclosure of generative AI use:

Picture 1, 2, and 4: None
Picture 3: Removed a mug from the left hand.

#photography #photo #amateurphotography #portrait #portraits #portraitphotography #friends #modelphotography #lowkeyphotography #lowkey
A close-up of a person with short, styled hair, wearing a white shirt, a vest, and a blue suit jacket, offering a slight smile while looking at the camera. The shot is cropped around their upper torso, and the black background frames them in a softly lit setting.A person with short, styled hair, wearing a white shirt, a vest, and a blue suit jacket, holds a cigarette at their lips while gazing off to the side. A silver ring on one finger is visible as they raise the cigarette box. The black background provides strong contrast.A head-and-shoulders portrait of a person with short, styled hair, wearing a white shirt, a vest, and a blue suit jacket. They glance upward with fingertips gently touching their lips, and a silver ring catches the light. The black background and subtle lighting draw attention to the subject’s contemplative gaze.A person with short, styled hair, wearing a white shirt, a vest, and a blue suit jacket, holds a cigarette at their lips, looking directly at the camera. The black background and focused lighting emphasise their intense gaze and facial features. One hand grips the cigarette box, revealing a silver ring on their middle finger.
2025-04-02
All four photos were shot using a Sony A7 II, 50 mm, f/8, ISO 100, at 1/250 s. One speedlight (Profoto A10) at 40° to the right.

Disclosure of AI use:
None

#photography #photo #amateurphotography #portrait #portraits #portraitphotography #modelphotography #lowkeyphotography
A person in a dark suit jacket and white shirt is seated against a black background, holding a cigar in their left hand and appearing slightly angled to the right. One side of the face is illuminated, while the other is obscured by shadow.Portrait photo of a person in a dark suit jacket and white shirt, shown against a completely black background. The lighting illuminates the right side of the face, leaving the left side mostly in shadow. The individual is looking slightly to their left, with a thoughtful expression. The overall mood is dramatic and low-key, emphasizing contrasts between light and darkness.A person in a dark suit jacket and white shirt, holding a cigar near their mouth with their right hand while raising a lighter with their left hand. They are partially lit from the front, leaving the rest of the frame in deep shadow against a black background.Close-up shot of a person in a dark suit jacket and white shirt, leaning forward with chin resting on hand. The right side of the face is softly illuminated, while the left side remains mostly in shadow against a black background.
2025-02-13
When a funny small party becomes even funnier and ends up with a portrait session. This portrait of wonderful dancer and choreographer Juan Urbina is a result of that evening.

Nikon D700
AF-S NIKKOR 85 f1.8G

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#frankfurt #party #dancer #Tänzer #choreographer #Choreograph #portrait #porträt #portraitphotography #Porträtfotografie #lowkey #lowkeyphotography #lgbtq #nikon #d700 #captureone #davidpoertner #davidpoertnerphotography
The photo shows the portrait of a man who is adjusting an earring with both hands on his right earlobe. His face, shoulders and hands are visible in front of a dark background.
2025-02-11
I was given this vintage Pentax by a friend who inherited it from his father. Knowing my fondness for the Pentax brand, he thought it would find a good home with me. I must admit, though, I’ve yet to buy a roll of film for it—something I hope to remedy soon.

In a spontaneous attempt at low-key photography, I experimented with various household items to manipulate light. Instead of my K-1 II with a macro lens, I chose my Q-S1 with the 15-45mm to honor the 110’s compact charm.

#110camera #110film #analogphotography #blackandwhite #blackandwhitephotography #cameraporn #film #filmisnotdead #filmphotography #cameraporn #lomography #lowkey #lowkeyphotography #monochrome #pentax #pentax110 #pentaxauto110 #pentaxian #pentaxq #ricohpentax #vintagecamera
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