Fine Art Portraits

Fine Art Portraits are photographs of people that are trying to tell a story. They materialize lighting, color or contrast to convey moods, feelings and emotions. They can be used to tell a story about a place, about the person(s) being photographed, or a story from where the photographer is.

Photos by Oleg Oprisco

This photo is a portrait of a woman who almost blends in with the colorful background and the bird cages around her. With her neutral face, we can assume that she either feels trapped (symbolized by the bird cages) or she blends in too much that she is lonely.

This portrait is also by Oprisco. Between the contrast of the colors, the vastness of the water, and the contrast in size, this fine art photograph gives off an isolation/alone vibe. 

Photos by David Talley

This portrait by Talley give off a feeling on longing, as she seems upset and is holding a parachute. She just wants to fly. After learning the back story (she was in the Air Force for 5 years), I decided that this image and the feelings expressed from it fit together perfectly. 

Also by Talley, this image contrast the use of dark and bright lighting to express the need to find something. The model, holding a flashlight, is looking through the dark to look for something she believes she needs. But, represented by the dark, there may not be anything there except for an unfillable void.