Lens Flare: Members Highlighting Members

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We asked our HSM members to highlight one of their favourite images taken by one of their fellow members and to share a few words explaining why they love the photograph. We’re very grateful that Stephanie Belton quickly jumped to the challenge with her post below, highlighting the work of Quentin Houdas!

Thanks, Stephanie, for being the first!

By: Stephanie Belton, St. Albans, Hertfordshire, UK / Associate Member of Headshots Matter

Quentin’s editorial portraits really appeal to me, and I find this one particularly striking. His use of studio lighting in natural settings creates a surreal look that elevates the subject. The choice of a beautiful bush in bloom fits perfectly with the subject’s profession as an entomologist, yet it’s also unexpected, as this setting is traditionally reserved for more feminine portraits. That juxtaposition is what I love most about this image, and everything has been carefully thought through, down to the detail of the pink shirt matching the flowers. A really eye catching portrait!

 

Photograph of Philippe Grandcolas by Quentin Houdas / Paris, France

For more information regarding Stephanie and Quentin’s work, please feel free to view their websites:
www.stephaniebelton.com | quentinhoudas.fr

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Dwayne Brown


Dwayne Brown has dedicated his adult life to professional photography. Throughout this extensive career he has had the opportunity to photograph a diverse array of people in many places, contributing to his personal and professional growth. His continued curiosity and desire to craft excellent imagery fuel his passion for headshot photography.