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From a session I did with a tattoo artist named Jack Rattlebones in Kankakee Illinois last week. He wanted editorial style portraits, and some photos to show his girlfriend. In exchange I got a new tattoo.

Canon 5D MKIII, Canon EF 85mm f/1.2 II lens, lit using natural light and a reflector.

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May 12, 2025 at 05:57 PM
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Daniel, this is intense work brilliantly lit, composed, and conceived. Your post processing also is executed perfectly. Inspirational!

Derek
May 13, 2025 at 07:49 AM
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May 13, 2025 at 08:12 AM
Danpbphoto
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Your photography continues to show that it is NOT the tools that make the photograph but the photographer!!!
Just OUTSTANDING photography Daniel!!!
Dan
May 13, 2025 at 08:47 AM
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Dneufarth wrote:
Daniel, this is intense work brilliantly lit, composed, and conceived. Your post processing also is executed perfectly. Inspirational!

Derek


Thank you so much Derek! Regarding the post processing, I can be pretty hard on myself and often struggle to be satisfied particularly with my color grading, so it's very gratifying to hear this.
May 13, 2025 at 08:08 PM
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DanielScott wrote:
Dneufarth wroteDaniel, this is intense work brilliantly lit, composed, and conceived. Your post processing also is executed perfectly. Inspirational!

Derek
Thank you so much Derek! Regarding the post processing, I can be pretty hard on myself and often struggle to be satisfied particularly with my color grading, so it's very gratifying to hear this.

I agree 100% with Derek Daniel. Your postprocessing is the least of any worry you might have!

Everything you excecute with the camera comes out perfect IMHO.
Dan

May 14, 2025 at 09:17 AM
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eeneryma wrote:
DanielScott wroteFrom a session I did with a tattoo artist named Jack Rattlebones in Kankakee Illinois last week. He wanted editorial style portraits, and some photos to show his girlfriend. In exchange I got a new tattoo.

Canon 5D MKIII, Canon EF 85mm f/1.2 II lens, lit using natural light and a reflector.

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A great series Daniel. His body has become a unique and interesting canvas.

Steve


Thank you so much Steve. Photographing men with a lot of tattoos has become one of my favorite niche's in portrait photography.
May 14, 2025 at 06:19 PM
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Danpbphoto wrote:
Your photography continues to show that it is NOT the tools that make the photograph but the photographer!!!
Just OUTSTANDING photography Daniel!!!
Dan


Thank you so much Dan! I like to think I make the most of what I have; that said, the 5DIII and 85mm f/1.2 II are no slouches. I haven't tried the 5DIII's video capabilities yet, but I hope to.
May 14, 2025 at 06:23 PM
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Danpbphoto wrote:
DanielScott wrote
Dneufarth wroteDaniel, this is intense work brilliantly lit, composed, and conceived. Your post processing also is executed perfectly. Inspirational!

Derek
Thank you so much Derek! Regarding the post processing, I can be pretty hard on myself and often struggle to be satisfied particularly with my color grading, so it's very gratifying to hear this.
I agree 100% with Derek Daniel. Your postprocessing is the least of any worry you might have!

Everything you excecute with the camera comes out perfect IMHO.
Dan



I just saw this comment Dan. Thank you so much! I really appreciate the positive reinforcement.
May 16, 2025 at 09:33 AM
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Great feel to these Daniel. I can really appreciate how nothing in your portraits ever looks forced. Excellent work as always.
Gary
May 18, 2025 at 06:37 AM
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sum1sgrampa wrote:
Great feel to these Daniel. I can really appreciate how nothing in your portraits ever looks forced. Excellent work as always.
Gary


Thank you so much Gary! I definitely end up getting some shots that do feel forced, but they never make the cull.
May 20, 2025 at 01:09 AM
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These are great images Daniel, they all have a great feel to them. I really love the b&w image.

Dave
Jun 07, 2025 at 05:49 AM
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Dave_E wrote:
These are great images Daniel, they all have a great feel to them. I really love the b&w image.

Dave


Thank you so much Dave.

Funnily enough I have received a lot of negativity on other sites in response to that particular image. I'm accused of glamorizing cigarette smoking. That said, I take portraits of people and feel like part of my job is showcasing certain things about those people, including but not limited to their interests, vices, and habits. Folks get upset about that, but I see a reaction like that as being a signifier for a succesful portrait.
Jun 07, 2025 at 05:37 PM
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I can agree with Derek and Dan. Your work is exceptional. Well done!!!

Carol
Jun 09, 2025 at 05:34 AM
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CDalessandro wrote:
I can agree with Derek and Dan. Your work is exceptional. Well done!!!

Carol


Thank you so much Carol.
Jun 09, 2025 at 10:23 AM
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