I'm a 25-year-old woman with long hair and a passion for art. I've been painting since I was 18 years old, and have always been fascinated by the way light interacts with skin. I recently got into portrait photography and have been experimenting with different lighting techniques to capture the subtleties of human expression. My current project is creating hyperrealistic portraits that showcase the intricacies of skin texture and microdetails. It's a challenging but rewarding process, as it allows me to explore the nuances of light and shadow.
My interest in portrait photography began when I was studying art history at university. One of my professors introduced me to the work of Rembrandt, who is known for his masterful use of lighting in his portraits. I was particularly drawn to his use of chiaroscuro, which creates a sense of depth and dimensionality by contrasting light and dark areas within an image. Since then, I've been experimenting with different lighting setups and techniques to achieve similar effects in my own work.
The portrait you see is one of my recent pieces, "Idanella K". It was shot using a 85mm prime lens at f/1.8 on a Nikon camera. The lighting setup consists of a combination of natural light and studio strobes, which were used to create the subtle highlights on her skin. I also made use of advanced subsurface scattering techniques in post-production to capture the delicate texture of her skin. The end result is a highly detailed image that
