What camera does Platon use?

Hasselblad 553 ELX
Platon uses just one camera for his portrait photos — the Hasselblad 553 ELX — and uses just one type of Kodak film. He gets all his subjects to pose by sitting on the same worn old box in his studio. It doesn’t matter if you’re the President of the United States, Adele or Hugo Chavez, they all sit on that same box.

How does Platon take his photos?

Platon’s trademark photography style has, over the years, become as iconic and recognisable as the famous faces that he photographs. He uses simple lighting setups and often plain white or black backgrounds or just a blank wall, placing all of the emphasis on the subject.

What Leica does Platon use?

uses mostly one of 2 cameras. The esteemed Hasselblad 553 ELX in the studio and his M6 when out and about. Along with Kodak Tri-X 400 film and Fujicolor or Kodak color negative film, and he’s set.

What lighting technique does Platon enjoy using for his portrait photography?

Platon mostly utilizes a simple lighting setup consisting of one strobe with a strong diffusion that he places in front and slightly overhead of the subject.

What are 3 distinct elements of a Platon portrait photograph?

As you can see from the image below, the main characteristics of Platon portraits are the tight frame around the model, the high general contrast, the shadows on the model’s cheeks and the white background.

What is Platon known for?

What is Plato known for? Plato’s most famous work is the Republic, which details a wise society run by a philosopher. He is also famous for his dialogues (early, middle, and late), which showcase his metaphysical theory of forms—something else he is well known for.

Why are Platon’s portraits so powerful?

Like any great portraitist, Platon is able to quickly establish a connection with his subjects, which allows the viewer, through his pictures, to glimpse into the subject, whether a prince or a pauper. Windows to the soul have never been clearer.

What makes Platon different from most other photographers?

Platon aims to capture the truth, to find it in the subject and bring it out. He works with limited sessions for photo shoots, which make the photographs more intense and authentic.

What is Platon most known for?

How do you install Platon foundation wrap?

Nail one Speedclip to act as a pivot, unroll a 10′ length of Platon, pull the smooth tab tight, tack with another Speedclip and continue until the foundation is wrapped. Platon membrane must extend from finished grade (chalk line) to the top of the footing. Platon can be sawn to height while rolled up.