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Cinematography inspired session #22
Grzegorz Sikorski
Photography - 60 x 60 x 0.1 cm Photography - 23.6 x 23.6 x 0 inch
$212
Beauty in the Sahel
John Kenny
Photography - 67 x 45 x 2 cm Photography - 26.4 x 17.7 x 0.8 inch
$2,577
Samburu shepherd
John Kenny
Photography - 90 x 60 x 2 cm Photography - 35.4 x 23.6 x 0.8 inch
$3,304
Sans titre (Un jour, une photo)
Aline Part
Photography - 67 x 50 x 0.2 cm Photography - 26.4 x 19.7 x 0.1 inch
$559
On est notre environnement. Série Euskadi
Aline Part
Photography - 67 x 50 x 0.2 cm Photography - 26.4 x 19.7 x 0.1 inch
$559
Matthew Barney
Michael James O'Brien
Photography - 61 x 43.2 x 0.3 cm Photography - 24 x 17 x 0.1 inch
$4,000
Matthew Barney
Michael James O'Brien
Photography - 61 x 43.2 x 0.3 cm Photography - 24 x 17 x 0.1 inch
$4,000
Matthew Barney, Isle of Man
Michael James O'Brien
Photography - 61 x 43.2 x 0.3 cm Photography - 24 x 17 x 0.1 inch
$4,000
On est notre environnement. Série Euskadi 5
Aline Part
Photography - 67 x 50 x 0.2 cm Photography - 26.4 x 19.7 x 0.1 inch
$559
Satyr, Drawing Restraint 7, Matthew Barney studio, NYC
Michael James O'Brien
Photography - 43.2 x 61 x 0.3 cm Photography - 17 x 24 x 0.1 inch
$4,000
Matthew Barney, Cremaster 5
Michael James O'Brien
Photography - 43.2 x 61 x 0.3 cm Photography - 17 x 24 x 0.1 inch
$4,000
Bee Licious
Cheraine Collette
Photography - 67 x 100 x 2 cm Photography - 26.4 x 39.4 x 0.8 inch
$3,354
The second flight
Jessica Houston
Photography - 25.4 x 35.6 x 2.5 cm Photography - 10 x 14 x 1 inch
$1,565
Into Mystery Land
Jessica Houston
Photography - 25.4 x 35.6 x 2.5 cm Photography - 10 x 14 x 1 inch
$1,565
Captain Cook’s legacy
Jessica Houston
Photography - 50.8 x 35.6 x 2.5 cm Photography - 20 x 14 x 1 inch
$2,124
Henson and Peary - Past entanglements
Jessica Houston
Photography - 35.6 x 50.8 x 2.5 cm Photography - 14 x 20 x 1 inch
$2,124
Ghost in the land
Jessica Houston
Photography - 35.6 x 50.8 x 2.5 cm Photography - 14 x 20 x 1 inch
$2,124
Toutes les fashion addicts se posent LA question : mais que porter cet été
Marine Foissey
Photography - 40 x 60 x 1 cm Photography - 15.7 x 23.6 x 0.4 inch
$995
Sur les Chemins d'Alice - Bulles.
Brno Del Zou
Photography - 22 x 33 x 0.1 cm Photography - 8.7 x 13 x 0 inch
$224
Cinderella is the proof that a new pair of shoes can change your life!
Grzegorz Sikorski
Photography - 40 x 60 x 0.1 cm Photography - 15.7 x 23.6 x 0 inch
$212
Constance (Girlfriend), NYC
Michael James O'Brien
Photography - 91.4 x 61 x 0.3 cm Photography - 36 x 24 x 0.1 inch
$5,000
Tabboo! Wigstock, NYC
Michael James O'Brien
Photography - 91.4 x 61 x 0.3 cm Photography - 36 x 24 x 0.1 inch
$5,000
Jem Jender, Studio, NYC
Michael James O'Brien
Photography - 91.4 x 61 x 0.3 cm Photography - 36 x 24 x 0.1 inch
$5,000
Joey Arias Channeling Billie Holiday, NYC
Michael James O'Brien
Photography - 91.4 x 61 x 0.3 cm Photography - 36 x 24 x 0.1 inch
$5,000
TThe Last Sea, Skull, Brandon, Diptych
Michael James O'Brien
Photography - 76.2 x 101.6 x 0.3 cm Photography - 30 x 40 x 0.1 inch
$5,000
In the Evening (Diptych), n.d.
Michael James O'Brien
Photography - 76.2 x 101.6 x 0.3 cm Photography - 30 x 40 x 0.1 inch
$5,000
Serie Chapadmalal Lenticular
Marcel Antelo
Photography - 35 x 50 cm Photography - 13.8 x 19.7 inch
$2,471
Barbie collection #8
Grzegorz Sikorski
Photography - 70 x 70 x 0.1 cm Photography - 27.6 x 27.6 x 0 inch
$212
Barbie collection #7
Grzegorz Sikorski
Photography - 70 x 70 x 0.1 cm Photography - 27.6 x 27.6 x 0 inch
$212
Barbie collection #5
Grzegorz Sikorski
Photography - 70 x 70 x 0.1 cm Photography - 27.6 x 27.6 x 0 inch
$212
Barbie collection #4
Grzegorz Sikorski
Photography - 70 x 70 x 0.1 cm Photography - 27.6 x 27.6 x 0 inch
$212
Rod Stewart – Beverly Hills, Los Angeles
David Steen
Photography - 111 x 78 x 0.01 cm Photography - 43.7 x 30.7 x 0 inch
$3,220
Rod Stewart – Beverly Hills, Los Angeles
David Steen
Photography - 137 x 97 x 0.01 cm Photography - 53.9 x 38.2 x 0 inch
$4,752
The Beatles 4-Up Montage, Shea Stadium Concert Press Conference, New York
Glen Craig
Photography - 61 x 50.8 x 5.1 cm Photography - 24 x 20 x 2 inch
$3,550
BB King "Live in Japan" Montage, LA Forum,1969
Glen Craig
Photography - 50.8 x 81.3 x 5.1 cm Photography - 20 x 32 x 2 inch
$3,550
U2 - SkyDome, Toronto
Richard Beland
Photography - 50.8 x 61 x 5.1 cm Photography - 20 x 24 x 2 inch
$2,550
Neil Young - Molson Park, Barrie
Richard Beland
Photography - 61 x 50.8 x 5.1 cm Photography - 24 x 20 x 2 inch
$2,550
Neil Young - Molson Park, Barrie
Richard Beland
Photography - 61 x 50.8 x 5.1 cm Photography - 24 x 20 x 2 inch
$2,550
Ozzy Osbourne - Black Sabbath, Ozz Fest, 1998
Richard Beland
Photography - 61 x 50.8 x 5.1 cm Photography - 24 x 20 x 2 inch
$2,550
Robert Plant - Toronto
Richard Beland
Photography - 61 x 50.8 x 5.1 cm Photography - 24 x 20 x 2 inch
$2,550
Neil Young - Cobo Arena, Detroit
Richard Beland
Photography - 61 x 50.8 x 5.1 cm Photography - 24 x 20 x 2 inch
$2,550
Slash, Guns N' Roses - Toledo
Richard Beland
Photography - 61 x 50.8 x 5.1 cm Photography - 24 x 20 x 2 inch
$2,550
The Police - Air Canada Centre, Toronto
Richard Beland
Photography - 50.8 x 61 x 5.1 cm Photography - 20 x 24 x 2 inch
$2,550
Tony Bennett - Orillia, ON
Richard Beland
Photography - 50.8 x 61 x 5.1 cm Photography - 20 x 24 x 2 inch
$2,550
Bruce Springsteen - Werchter, Belgium 2003
Richard Beland
Photography - 50.8 x 61 x 5.1 cm Photography - 20 x 24 x 2 inch
$2,550
Chris Cornell, Soundgarden - Molson Park, Barrie 1996
Richard Beland
Photography - 50.8 x 61 x 5.1 cm Photography - 20 x 24 x 2 inch
$2,550
Chris Martin, Cold Play - The Church on Berkeley, Toronto
Richard Beland
Photography - 61 x 50.8 x 5.1 cm Photography - 24 x 20 x 2 inch
$2,550
David Bowie - Area Two Festival, Toronto 2002
Richard Beland
Photography - 61 x 50.8 x 5.1 cm Photography - 24 x 20 x 2 inch
$2,550
David Bowie - Lincoln Centre, NYC 1995
Richard Beland
Photography - 61 x 50.8 x 5.1 cm Photography - 24 x 20 x 2 inch
$2,550
David Bowie Toronto 2002
Richard Beland
Photography - 61 x 50.8 x 5.1 cm Photography - 24 x 20 x 2 inch
$2,550
Gord Downie, The Tragically Hip - Horseshoe Tavern 1998
Richard Beland
Photography - 61 x 50.8 x 5.1 cm Photography - 24 x 20 x 2 inch
$2,550
Gord Downie, The Tragically Hip - Ottawa
Richard Beland
Photography - 50.8 x 61 x 5.1 cm Photography - 20 x 24 x 2 inch
$2,550
Iggy Pop - Toronto 1996
Richard Beland
Photography - 61 x 50.8 x 5.1 cm Photography - 24 x 20 x 2 inch
$2,550
Bob Dylan - Torhout, Belgium 1990
Richard Beland
Photography - 50.8 x 61 x 5.1 cm Photography - 20 x 24 x 2 inch
$2,550
Keith Richards, Rolling Stones - Air Canada Centre, Toronto
Richard Beland
Photography - 61 x 50.8 x 5.1 cm Photography - 24 x 20 x 2 inch
$2,550
Keith Richards, Rolling Stones - Soldier Field, Chicago
Richard Beland
Photography - 61 x 50.8 x 5.1 cm Photography - 24 x 20 x 2 inch
$2,550
Kiss - Air Canada Centre, Toronto
Richard Beland
Photography - 61 x 50.8 x 5.1 cm Photography - 24 x 20 x 2 inch
$2,550
Kiss - Copp's Coliseum
Richard Beland
Photography - 61 x 50.8 x 5.1 cm Photography - 24 x 20 x 2 inch
$2,550
Kiss - Copp's Coliseum
Richard Beland
Photography - 61 x 50.8 x 5.1 cm Photography - 24 x 20 x 2 inch
$2,550
Lenny Kravitz - Maple Leaf Gardens, Toronto
Richard Beland
Photography - 61 x 50.8 x 5.1 cm Photography - 24 x 20 x 2 inch
$2,550
Lou Reed - Massey Hall, Toronto
Richard Beland
Photography - 61 x 50.8 x 5.1 cm Photography - 24 x 20 x 2 inch
$2,550
Mick Jagger, Rolling Stones - Molson Canadian Rocks for Toronto
Richard Beland
Photography - 61 x 50.8 x 5.1 cm Photography - 24 x 20 x 2 inch
$2,550
Jeff Beck - Massey Hall, Toronto
Richard Beland
Photography - 50.8 x 61 x 5.1 cm Photography - 20 x 24 x 2 inch
$2,550
Tom Petty - Molson Amphitheater, Toronto 2006
Richard Beland
Photography - 61 x 50.8 x 5.1 cm Photography - 24 x 20 x 2 inch
$3,100
Tom Petty & Bob Dylan - Rich Stadium, NY, Buffalo, 1986
Richard Beland
Photography - 61 x 50.8 x 5.1 cm Photography - 24 x 20 x 2 inch
$3,100
The Tragically Hip - Air Canada Centre, Toronto 2016
Richard Beland
Photography - 50.8 x 61 x 5.1 cm Photography - 20 x 24 x 2 inch
$3,100
The Cure - CNE Grandstand, Toronto 1989
Richard Beland
Photography - 50.8 x 61 x 5.1 cm Photography - 20 x 24 x 2 inch
$3,100
The Black Eyed Peas - Orange Room, The Guvernment, Toronto 2004
Richard Beland
Photography - 50.8 x 61 x 5.1 cm Photography - 20 x 24 x 2 inch
$3,100
The Beastie Boys - Intercontinental Hotel, Toronto
Richard Beland
Photography - 61 x 50.8 x 5.1 cm Photography - 24 x 20 x 2 inch
$3,100
Ron Wood and Mick Jagger, Rolling Stones - Soldier Field, Chicago 1994
Richard Beland
Photography - 61 x 50.8 x 5.1 cm Photography - 24 x 20 x 2 inch
$3,100
Kiss - Copp's Coliseum
Richard Beland
Photography - 61 x 50.8 x 5.1 cm Photography - 24 x 20 x 2 inch
$3,100
Kurt Cobain, Nirvana - Maple Leaf Gardens
Richard Beland
Photography - 61 x 50.8 x 5.1 cm Photography - 24 x 20 x 2 inch
$3,100
Lady Gaga - Air Canada Centre, Toronto
Richard Beland
Photography - 61 x 50.8 x 5.1 cm Photography - 24 x 20 x 2 inch
$3,100
Mick Jagger, Rolling Stones - Rogers Centre
Richard Beland
Photography - 61 x 50.8 x 5.1 cm Photography - 24 x 20 x 2 inch
$3,100
Mick Jagger, Rolling Stones - Rogers Centre
Richard Beland
Photography - 61 x 50.8 x 5.1 cm Photography - 24 x 20 x 2 inch
$3,100
Mick Jagger, Rolling Stones - SkyDome, Toronto
Richard Beland
Photography - 61 x 50.8 x 5.1 cm Photography - 24 x 20 x 2 inch
$3,100
Mick Jagger, Rolling Stones - Soldier Field, Chicago
Richard Beland
Photography - 61 x 50.8 x 5.1 cm Photography - 24 x 20 x 2 inch
$3,100
Neil Young - Molson Park, Barrie
Richard Beland
Photography - 61 x 50.8 x 5.1 cm Photography - 24 x 20 x 2 inch
$3,100
Petty Townshend & Roger Daltrey, The Who - Air Canada Centre, Toronto
Richard Beland
Photography - 61 x 50.8 x 5.1 cm Photography - 24 x 20 x 2 inch
$3,100
Kiss - Copp's Coliseum
Richard Beland
Photography - 50.8 x 61 x 5.1 cm Photography - 20 x 24 x 2 inch
$3,100
Gord Downie, The Tragically Hip - Woodstock 1999
Richard Beland
Photography - 50.8 x 61 x 5.1 cm Photography - 20 x 24 x 2 inch
$3,100
James Brown - Toronto
Richard Beland
Photography - 61 x 50.8 x 5.1 cm Photography - 24 x 20 x 2 inch
$3,100
Jeff Beck - Toronto, Massey Hall (II)
Richard Beland
Photography - 50.8 x 61 x 5.1 cm Photography - 20 x 24 x 2 inch
$3,100
Jeff Beck - Toronto, Massey Hall, 2001
Richard Beland
Photography - 61 x 50.8 x 5.1 cm Photography - 24 x 20 x 2 inch
$3,100
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Portrait Photography for Sale
In the 1830s, Nièpce discovered the process for setting images onto pewter plates. In 1833, upon Nièpce's death, Louis Daguerre and François Arago continued his experiments and invented the daguerreotype, a process which created a printed image on a silver plate that had been exposed to light. Photography was born.
Similarly to how portrait painting had dominated artistic output in previous centuries, portrait photography was to become the pillar of the Second French Empire's photographic industry. Lenses with a shorter focal length, which enabled reduced exposure times, gradually appear on the market. The required equipment was expensive and difficult to handle. Some photographers, called daguerreotypists, decided to open their own photography studios to make a profit from their endeavours. The daguerreotype process was temperamental, and photographers had to take their pictures with great precision and attention to detail. They welcomed many people into their studios and customers choose how they wished to be photographed from catalogue of poses. Originally only accessible to the bourgeoisie, lower prices resulting from the growing number of studios eventually attracted a wider customer base. This phenomenon infuriated the poet Charles Baudelaire who was frustrated by the sense of narcissism sparked by the daguerreotypists.
Despite his protests, the egotistical trend only grew with the emergence of 'carte de visite' portraits (small photographs, the size of today's business cards). These were the brainchild of Adolphe Eugène Disdéri came up with the idea of producing portraits akin to visiting cards in 1859. He printed eight portraits in a variety of poses onto a single plate and once developed they could be cut up into eight distinct “visiting cards". Very popular with the bourgeoisie, they highlighted the sitters' social status. 'Carte de visite' portraits featuring celebrities were also sold to customers, who could subsequently add them to their albums.
The photographer Nadar was one of the first to demonstrate a conscious artistic approach to producing these portraits. He emphasised facial expressions and ensured the sitter was comfortable and at ease before taking the photograph. He photographed the era's greatest thinkers and artists, including Honoré de Balzac, George Sand, and Victor Hugo. He even managed to reconcile Baudelaire with portraiture.
At the end of the 19th century, the art of photography started to enter the mainstream, with the arrival of the Kodak company. The use of the camera, and the taking of portraits, became everyday occurrences. A century later, it was the invention of the digital camera which challenged the status quo. Whereas before alterations could only be made to photographs when they were being taken or developed, with the digital camera editing became easier, quicker and more convenient. Digital photography has given photographers much more freedom when it comes to editing and new methods and techniques are constantly being explored.
Some of the photographers who have left their mark on the last century include: Cindy Sherman, who excelled in self-portraits, Annie Leibovitz, who captured celebrities, the wacky duo, Pierre and Gilles, as well as Diane Arbus, Irving Penn, Richard Avedon, Helmut Newton and Bettina Rheims.
So, do portraits help us to learn more about each other, to remember, to invent, to act, or to reconnect with ourselves? Find out on Artsper, by exploring the works of Formento & Formento, Naomi Vona, Ahmed Bennani, Chou Ching Hui, Samuel Cueto, Brno del Zou, Ren Hang, Markus + Indrani, Jerome Liebling as well as Annina Roescheisen.
A portrait photograph can be a photograph of a person's head and shoulders, but it can also be of an animal or of a different section of the subject's body such as their feet. Portrait photographs in art often tell or hint something about its subject to the viewer, such as an aspect of their personality, but still contain an element of mystery.
The three major types of portrait photography are posed portraits, candid or anonymous portraits, and conceptual portraits. The last type, conceptual or creative portraits, can be experimental and abstract, and may not represent an image close to a traditional portrait.
The six main types of portrait photography are fine art portraits, traditional portraits (for example posed portraits taken at school), lifestyle portraits, group portraits, street portraits and glamour portraits.