conceptual – Natalie Field Photography

Portraiture of women showing genres like model portfolios, pet portraiture and celebrity portraiture by Natalie Field

Portraiture | Overview of Genres

Portrait photography is focused on capturing the essence of the sitter as the subject matter. Traditionally, portraiture involves the subject in eye contact with the viewer of the image. However, contemporary portraits can reveal a great deal about the subject through different perspectives; down-turned or closed eyes, a rear view or silhouette and even includes self-portraits. In this article we will look at conceptual portraiture, model portfolios, celebrity portraiture for musicians, actors, artist and dancers, and pet portraiture.

Graphic services and photography services combined in brochure to serve as advertising for product for Cobb by Natalie Field and Matthew Harvey at Field Photography

Services | Photography, Design & Motion

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Natalie Field Photography has expanded its core services to include photography, design and motion for a digital experience that can be applied to commercial advertising campaigns, catalogues, social content and more.

Conceptual fashion campaign Africa in Me for 2018 winners of Miss Glamorous Free State beauty pageant by Johannesburg photographer Natalie Field

African Fashion Photography Celebrating Miss Glamorous Free State 2017

As someone who loves to travel, I have always loved culture. The sounds, smells and sights that make a place unique. But behind these sensory triggers are the people that make it so. People who express themselves through their language, habits and clothing, adding vibrancy and life to the places they inhabit. South Africa is particularly rich in diversityRead More

Natalie Field art exhibition cover for Human.Nature showign at Berman Contemporary in Sandton South Africa

Human.Nature | Solo Exhibition | Berman Contemporary

The story of our universe begins with a singularity. Due to some inconceivable force, space expanded, and matter formed. The stars, the earth, oceans, animals and even our bodies, are all made from this matter that has existed since the beginning of time. The dictionary has a term for this collective: NATURE.

We are, quite literally, stardust.Read More

Particle of Light is a natural history inspired conceptual portraiture of female figure hands holding up springbok skull and horns in leaf and mist scene captured by Johannesburg photographer Natalie Field at the Photo & Film Expo 2017

Particles of Light | Conceptual Portraiture | Photo & Film Expo 2017

Everything connected
Particles of light
Iridescent patterns
Our human lives
But a fleeting performance
In this cosmic danceRead More

Photo & Film Expo 2017 speaker and contributor Natalie Field

Photo & Film Expo 2017 workshop Play/Experiment/Create

I am excited to announce that I will be hosting a two-part workshop entitled Experiment/Play/Create at the Photo & Film Expo 2017. I will share how I fall in love with photography time and again as I continue my journey of discovery through play and experimentation!Read More

Short film created with Hasselblad X1D medium format camera and Rotolight Aeos LED continuous light source review by Natalie Field, Johannesburg, Conceptual Fashion and Fine art Photographer

Shooting a Short Film with Hasselblad X1D and Rotolight Aeos

The “Orchid House” is a short film capturing the deep tones of the Hasselblad X1D-50c and mysterious light of the Rotolight Aeos… with subtle undertones of… Murder…Read More

Sneak Peek | Arteles Artist Residency | Finland

Human.Nature considers humanity and our relationship with nature: both the external environment as well as our inner biology. It reflects upon both matter (creation, the body) and form (consciousness, the soul). It is about a return to nature.Read More

Warrior for Change fashion editorial inspired by Nelson Mandela struggle for freedom illustrated with metallic geometric elements in tones of gold for Collaboration: Mastered. Photography and Retouching Natalie Field

Collaboration: Mastered | Warrior for Change

I recently teamed up with the talented Rozi Birk at Image Alchemy and model Nolwazi Kunene to create an editorial series to enter into the popular Collaboration: Mastered. Read More

Delicate Spring | Ethereal Fashion Photography

Delicate Spring was the theme for the recent Conceptual Portraiture Masterclass hosted by Natalie Field Photography at the GBP Studio in January. The conceptual portraiture masterclass is an intense, full day workshop focused on creating narratives within your imagery. Read More

Conceptual fashion portraiture entitled "Animal Within" by Natalie Field Photography shows in-camera techniques like multiple exposure and long exposure featuring Wintercroft owl mask

Animal Within | Conceptual Portraiture

The images featured were created in front of a live audience on the Vanguard Stage at the Photo & Film Expo, an annual event hosted in Johannesburg, South Africa. The body of work reflects my latest interest: the spontaneity of in-camera effects; combined with my passion for including animals and natural elements into my studio work. Read More

High key white-on-white photography of ethereal girl with veil and white flowers by Natalie Field Photography.

Blanc | High Key| Kameraz 2015 | Part 1

High key lighting refers to a style of photography accomplished in a studio environment, in which the overall image is intentionally bright and lacks contrast. Traditionally used for white-on-white photography, the subject is photographed against a white background in tones above mid-grey. Read More

conceptual portraiture of Van Schoor family with pet portraiture styled in Baroque setting by Natalie Field Photography

Baroque Styled Shoot | Van Schoor Family

The Baroque styled shoot I am sharing today resonates with me for a couple of reasons. The first being that I am very proud of this series of portraits. Secondly, because it reminds me of traditional art, the painted portrait commissioned by the client and hung upon the wall as a reflection of themselves and their status in society. Read More