Since June 2017, I have been working on my new idea-the 28mm Portraits Project. For the past six years, I have primarily been using a short telephoto prime lens for my photography. I have, however, always wanted to get more close to my subjects and out of my comfort zone. Towards this end, I will be working with a 28mm wide angle lens, which is a focal length I have hardly used before.
Click here to view all the images from the 28mm Portraits Project.
Check out the slideshow of the images from my 28mm portraits project, listed below country-wise.
Joshi Daniel Photography 
Interesting choice of lenses. Great pictures.
Thank you :)
Your welcome
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Would have never thought of this lens as a portrait lens, but you’ve made magic with it.
Thank you so much :)
All the very best for the project, joshi. You’re doing great! :)
Thank you so much Tracy :)
So fun following your work
Thank you so much :)
Lovely work :). Great pics, I’m very jealous…
Thank you Jimmy :)
“Up close and personal.”
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Sir the images are so intensely shown.
Thank you Jeetu :)
Beautiful way of saying it.
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Best of Luck !!
Thank you :)
Great!
Thank you :)
Great clarity in the pictures. I love taking portraits. Interested in becoming a part of this project
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You inspire. Thanks Joshi. Loving this project.
Thank you so much Mary :)
Your work is fantastic.
Thank you so much :)
Hi
When I started my blog you were my first follower and I always like your photography. I love portrait, street photography and of course black and white. Could you give me some advise in reference to the black and white shades?
I like to mostly focus on mostly dark and high contrast black and whites. So I always make sure I don’t over expose and try to shoot the portraits in a shade and might use a reflector also. I think you need to keep an eye on highlights and make sure it is never burned.
Thank you! I really appreciate your feedback.
You are welcome :)
Great idea for a new project, Joshi. I love your portrait of your mother… and you. A rare treat. The lens gets you close.
Thank you so much Jane :)
The intensity of your B&W is absolutely fantastic!
Thank you so much :)
I love this. It captures the raw emotion. Brilliant! This is my favorite! So talented.
Thank you :)
Que de beaux portrait et vue quel travail parfait bravo.
Amitié
Thank you :)
That’s an interesting choice of lens. I’m intrigued to know what camera format you are using? The image of the Kathakali artist is very striking :-)
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I use a full frame Nikon camera!
Thanks for the info – Good luck with your project :-)
Thank you :)
Quel portrait encor la classe quel regard ‘un oeil sueprbe.
amitié
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Wow. That’s a new perspective way of seeing things. Did you use a ring flash to illuminate your subjects ? Great work.
Thank you Abhinav :)
I use a small reflector.
Phenomenal photos .. great choice of lens.
Thank you :)
I’m currently a hobbyist but I’ve also practiced photo journalism for years. It has been my struggle to come close to my subjects. The choice of lens is interesting and you have a greatly admirable work. Inspiring, man!
Thank you :)
Great images. Who says 28mm isn’t a good portrait lens in the right hands?
Thank you so much :)
Unusual choice of lens for portraits yet showing great results. Your blog is fantastic
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Great stuff. Really enjoyed the emotions of the people.
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Wow!! This is great!
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Is the sensor a full frame sensor or a crop?
It is a full frame sensor.
With 28mm you have to get very close to get a good portrait. I am not sure what Platon uses, but I know he gets right on there. If you haven’t seen his photos, check him out. I really love the results you have so far.
Thank you Jeff. Will check it out.
Love the close-ups..it captures such an intimate view of each individual.
Thank you Ann :)
These really are awesome photographs! Your style certainly is unique, and it shows.
I have always wanted to experiment with a medium or large format camera. But my income does not allow it. So I’m stuck with my Canon AE-1, 35mm camera, which I still love of course.
I also appreciate your proper use of the English language.
Thank you so much :)
May be you can look for an used one or an old film camera.
hey i’m Abhi
Your photography is really nice man And keep us doing Good Work.
Thank you :)
These are so striking! They make me want to know about the village and the people–ever share background or captions to these types of photos?
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You can click on the images for more details.
Nice. I’ve shooting with a 28mm for a while. On my last trip to Cuba I took only a 50mm & 28mm lens. I used the 28mm 90% of the time. I find it ot only brings a certain intimacy to the moment, but that it forces you to compose with your entire surroundings in mind.
Thank you :)
Yeah, composing is the challenge with 28mm for portraits :)
These are really stunning! I love the concept. Since the shots are so up close and personal there’s a beautiful sense of intimacy with the subjects.
Thank you so much :)
Inspiring,and osmmm….
Thank you Karthik :)
Great portrait project and work,dear Joshi!Bravo!
Thank you so much :)
I like it!
Happy to know that :)
Interesting concept… Carry on with your wonderful idea.
Thank you so much :)
Amazing work! :)
Thank you :)
Great Work Sir🙌
Thank you Pranav :)
I love seeing all of these different faces and imagining the stories that go with them. Thank you for sharing these photographs.
Glad you like them :)
great pictures! what camera do you use?
Thank you :)
I use a Nikon D610 for this.
Hi there
I want to let you know that their is a problem with the Fiji slide-show. It could just be the WP App on the iPad, but touching and of the buttons of that series causes the cursor to jump back up to the top of the page and so the slide-show doesn’t play.
I love this project by the way! ☺️
Happy to know that you enjoy this project. The Fiji slideshow has only one image. That is the reason it takes you to the top.
Thank you!
You are welcome and have a nice day :)
Great stuff! 28mm isn’t easy.
Thank you Peter :)
Loved your collection Daniel. Every picture says so much.
Thank you so much Parul :)
Unreal photos!
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The real colours of life ..B&W ! Loved every frame.
Thank you so much :)
Truly captivating!
Thank you :)
Brilliant series Joshi! Love the portraits of the little boys from Indonesia in particular.
Thank you Madhu :)
Amazing!!! Love your work. 28mm Is magical. The Portraits are beautiful.!!
Thank you so much :)
Wonderful, thanks. I like and I share.
Thank you :)
Lovely portraits.
Thank you Bikram :)
The only times I have shot portraits with a 28mm is. . . Is. . . . is, well never, I guess. It hasn’t really occurred to me but I’m sure I’ve shot a few here and there with a zoom at or near 28mm. I’ve used a 35mm often enough but it’s not the first one I reach for. In any case, this collection is one of the best I’ve ever seen – good work!
Thank you so much :)
These are great!
Thank you Xavier :)
Super! Is there a crop factor or full frame?
Thank you :)
It is full frame.
superb collection, especially the first one. love the intense eyes.
Thanks for sharing.
Thank you :)
So, beautiful!!!!! It just makes me feel so warm and blessed to see these images, just…superb!
Thank you :)
Thank you for coming to my site.
I also like taking a photograph.
But I am not a professional photographer.
Just take a photo as a hobby.
I will Enjoy watching your photos.
Enjoy :)