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Michael Gelbhaar @gelbhaar.com · 04/10/2023

The second photo of Kim in front of a tree at Cologne's "Friedenspark". A strong flash from slightly in front on the right draws the high contrast. I love the rendering of analog film stuff for portrait photography! 💙 2/5 Ilford Pan F+ 35mm @ISO 64, red filter Rodinal 1+50, 15 min @18°C NLP scan

The black and white photo shows a close-up of a young woman with blond hair in front of a tree.

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Michael Gelbhaar @gelbhaar.com · 02/10/2023

IMO, the Ilford Pan F+ is one of the most underrated black and white films. A strong flash from slightly in front on the right draws a high contrast, that nicely sculpts Kim's body and the bark texture of the tree. 1/5 Ilford Pan F+ 35mm @ISO 64 Rodinal 1+50, 15 min @18°C NLP scan

The black and white photo shows a young woman with blond hair, short skirt and top in a squiggly tree. The woman is looking down and holding her ankle with one hand.

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Michael Gelbhaar @gelbhaar.com · 30/09/2023

Ich habe immer meine Oma bewundert, die auch noch im hohen Alter mit zunehmend schwächer werdenden Sehkraft recht filigrane Ornamente in und Spitzenränder an Taschentücher und Tischdecken häkelte bzw. stickte. Hier mal Blumen auf einer Tischdecke, Gesamtgröße ca. 5x5 cm.

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Michael Gelbhaar @gelbhaar.com · 30/09/2023

One of my favorite photos from the portrait shoot with Kim. A fill flash from the back right in a diffuse light environment not only gives a crisp high contrast image, but also conjures up reflections ("catch lights") in the eyes, making them shine. ADOX Silvermax 35mm Rodinal 1+50 NLP-Scan

Black and white close-up of young girl looking directly at camera. A fill flash from the back right brings sparkle to the eyes.

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Michael Gelbhaar @gelbhaar.com · 30/09/2023

"Where to put the arms and hands?" is a common beginner's question in portrait photography. Use it to support the image statement. The folded arms and averted gaze support distance. Open arms and gaze, on the other hand, support closeness. ADOX Silvermax 35mm Rodinal 1+50 NLP-Scan

Black and white photo of a young girl with blond hair in a city forest, looking away sideways with closed eyes and crossed arms.

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Michael Gelbhaar @gelbhaar.com · 30/09/2023

Especially when I've just met a person, I always shoot a few classic headshots to warm up. First, I ask my counterpart to avert his gaze from me and at the end to look directly at me loosely. This procedure helps enormously to break the ice. ADOX Silvermax 35mm Rodinal 1+50 NLP-Scan

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Michael Gelbhaar @gelbhaar.com · 30/09/2023

I met up with Kim in September for a portrait photo shoot at Friedenspark in Cologne. It was really a relaxed time, we had good conversations, laughed a lot and of course took some photos - sometimes spontaneous shots, sometimes classic staged scenes. ADOX Silvermax 35mm Rodinal 1+50 NLP-Scan

A black and white photo of a young girl with long blonde hair and a short top, laughing and holding an analog camera.

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