Portraitist [ˈpɔːtrɪtɪst -treɪ-]
An artist, photographer, etc., who specializes in portraits
I am a Portraitist. I am amongst a small group of individuals continuing and exploring the grand tradition and the medium of photographic portraiture.
In the past, to have your Portrait taken, meant that you were somebody, it was a thing of status. Today everybody wants to feel like they are somebody and this is fueling the revival in the art of bespoke photographic portraiture.
Today my role as a Portraitist is to elevate the status of my subjects, in a way that allows other people to see the true person, feel their emotion and to feel like we have gained some insight into the persons character, simply by seeing their photograph.
The great and the good are seeking out specialist Portraitists for the images that they would have represent themselves. This is fueling the revival in the art of bespoke photographic portraiture.
Actors, Actresses, Musicians, Sports People, Business leaders and Politicians need for their image to be distinctive. Not all photographers are created equal, only a small percentage of us have this unique ability to create the conditions in which the images that we make, defines an individual in ways that would make others care, hold your attention and change your perspective.
Every Portrait I make, is as individual as the person in front of my camera. It is my responsibility to interpret to the best of my ability, the inner strength, the true character, of these personalities and make work that is distinctive and memorable for my subjects, clients and myself.
An artist, photographer, etc., who specializes in portraits
I am a Portraitist. I am amongst a small group of individuals continuing and exploring the grand tradition and the medium of photographic portraiture.
In the past, to have your Portrait taken, meant that you were somebody, it was a thing of status. Today everybody wants to feel like they are somebody and this is fueling the revival in the art of bespoke photographic portraiture.
Today my role as a Portraitist is to elevate the status of my subjects, in a way that allows other people to see the true person, feel their emotion and to feel like we have gained some insight into the persons character, simply by seeing their photograph.
The great and the good are seeking out specialist Portraitists for the images that they would have represent themselves. This is fueling the revival in the art of bespoke photographic portraiture.
Actors, Actresses, Musicians, Sports People, Business leaders and Politicians need for their image to be distinctive. Not all photographers are created equal, only a small percentage of us have this unique ability to create the conditions in which the images that we make, defines an individual in ways that would make others care, hold your attention and change your perspective.
Every Portrait I make, is as individual as the person in front of my camera. It is my responsibility to interpret to the best of my ability, the inner strength, the true character, of these personalities and make work that is distinctive and memorable for my subjects, clients and myself.
Please let me know what you think, appreciation and comments are the best forms of feedback to improve and develop my work.
Below is a small selection of some of the people I have had the opportunity to Portrait.
SIMONFREDERICK
SIMONFREDERICK
Amy Jade Winehouse (14 September 1983 – 23 July 2011) was an English singer and songwriter. known for her deep contralto vocals and her eclectic mix of musical genres including R&B, soul and jazz. Winehouse's 2003 debut album, Frank, was critically successful in the UK and was nominated for the Mercury Prize. Her 2006 follow-up album, Back to Black, led to six Grammy Award nominations and five wins, tying the then record for the most wins by a female artist in a single night, and made Winehouse the first British female to win five Grammys, including three of the "Big Four": Best New Artist, Record of the Year and Song of the Year.
Winehouse died on 23 July 2011, aged 27.
Portrait November 2004.
Portraitist
SIMONFREDERICK
If it's a likeness, alone, it's not a success. If, through my portraits, you can come to know the subjects more meaningfully, if it synthesizes your feelings toward someone whose work has imprinted itself on your mind--if you see a photograph and say, 'Yes, this is the person,' with a little new insight--that is a beautiful experience. -
Yousuf Karsh - probably the most famous portrait photographers of all time
SIMONFREDERICK
If it's a likeness, alone, it's not a success. If, through my portraits, you can come to know the subjects more meaningfully, if it synthesizes your feelings toward someone whose work has imprinted itself on your mind--if you see a photograph and say, 'Yes, this is the person,' with a little new insight--that is a beautiful experience. -
Yousuf Karsh - probably the most famous portrait photographers of all time
Eusébio - retired Mozambican-born Portuguese football forward.
He is considered one of the best footballers of all-time
Spike Lee
Shelton Jackson "Spike" Lee - American film director, producer, writer, and actor.
Portrait 2005
Roy Ayers American funk, soul, and jazz composer and vibraphone player.
David Harewood, MBE
David is a British actor. The session took place a few weeks after David was awarded his MBE by Prince Charles in May 2012.
Portrait 2012
Luiz Felipe " Big Phil" Scolari National Coach Coach Braizil
Portrait 2010
Mark Powell
Mark Anthony Richard Powell, is a British fashion designer whose emphasis on bespoke tailoring.
Portrait 2012
Roberta Medina
President of Dream Factory and responsible for the organization of the Rock in Rio in Europe music event
Portrait 2012
Anne Teresa, Baroness De Keersmaeker
One of the most prominent choreographers in contemporary dance.
Portrait 2012
Jorge Jesus - Head Coach SL Benfica
Portrait 2010
Portrait 2010
Paulo Portas - Party leader of the Democratic and Social Centre – People's Party (CDS-PP)
Currenty the Minister of State, Minister for Foreign Affairs
Portrait 2011
SUZANNE SYZ - contemporary jewellery designer
Portrait 2010
João Magueijo - Cosmologist and professor in Theoretical Physics at Imperial College London. He is a pioneer of the varying speed of light (VSL) theory.
PORTRAIT 2012
Fernando Pinto - CEO, TAP Portugal.
PORTRAIT 2008
Clive Dutton
Clive Dutton was awarded the OBE in 1998 for services to urban regeneration.
In September 2009 he joined the London Borough of Newham, host Borough to the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. The development platform in this part of East London is half the size of Manhattan Island and the Mayor of London's regeneration priority for the foreseeable future.
Portrait October 2012.
Brian Kilkelly
Brian Kilkelly is the CEO and a founding partner of World Cities Network.
Portrait 2012
Vikter Duplaix
Is an American singer-songwriter, producer, multi-instrumentalist, and DJ.
Portrait 2012
Zane Lowe
Is a radio DJ, record producer and television presenter.
Portrait 2007
Portugals Famous Chef's
Luís Baena, Miguel Castro e Silva, Henrique Sá Pessoa, Leonel Pereira, Marco Gomes, Ljubomir Stanisic
Portrait 2011
Antonio Gaspar Physio to the Portuguese National Football Team
Portrait 2009
Angel di Maria
Is an Argentine footballer who currently plays as a winger for Spanish La Liga club Real Madrid. Formely at Benfica
Portrait 2009
Fábio Coentrão
Is a Portuguese professional footballer who plays for Real Madrid in Spain, and the Portuguese national team.
Portrait 2010
Moreira - Goalkeeper
Francisco Javier "Javi" García Fernández Spanish professional footballer who plays for Manchester City
Costinha - Former Portuguese International Footballer
Portrait 2008
David - American Fottball Player
Geoffrey Chambers Singer Songwriter Producer
Buraka Som Sistema - Electronic dance music project
PORTRAIT 2012
PORTRAIT 2012
Buraka Som Sistema - Electronic dance music project
PORTRAIT 2012
GNR - Rock Band
GNR is a Portuguese band founded in 1981. This band shares its acronym (Grupo Novo Rock, Portuguese for Group of New Rock) with the Guarda Nacional Republicana (National Republican Guard) and is inseparable from the concept of Portuguese rock.
Portrait 2008
Santos e Pecadores - Band
Portrait 2010
Moa Morta - Portuguese Rock Band
Kalaf Angelo
Mc, Dj, Writer and fashionista
Portrait 2012
Kalaf Angelo
Mc, Dj, Writer and fashionista
Portrait 2012
Mc, Dj, Writer and fashionista
Portrait 2012
David Fonseca - Musician, singer-songwriter, and multi-instruments
Portrait 2010
The Gift - Portuguese Band
Portrait 2010
Maria João - Jazz singer-songwriter
Portrait 2010
ZÉ PEDRO - ROCK STAR & Member of Xutos & Pontapes since 1978
Portrait 2010
Mickael Carreira Portuguese pop star
Portrait 2010
SP & Wilson
Hip Hop Artists, producers & Dj's
Portrait 2010
Rita Pereira - Actress
Portrait 2010
CIOMARA MORIAS - ACTRESS / DIRECTOR
Alexandra Rocha - Actress
Portrait 2012
Miguel - Actor
Lucinda Fonseca Correia - Architect & Creative Director
Portrait 2011
Untitled
Portrait 2007
The Mucisians
Portrait 2012
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