Compared to so many photographic endeavors, portraits are different because the portrait photographer and the subject are bonded together in the process of creation, but it's the photographer who is in possession of the full complete vision. It's a unique artistic collaboration. As Richard Avedon said, “A portrait photographer depends upon another person to complete his picture. The subject imagined, which in a sense is me, must be discovered in someone else willing to take part in a fiction he cannot possibly know about.” 

July is portrait month at Alpha Universe and throughout the month, you can be part of the #SonyAlphaPortrait challenge on Instagram. To submit, just tag your best portraits with #SonyAlphaPortrait. Along with @SonyAlpha, we'll we watching the tag and looking for images and photographers to spotlight.  

 

This is how we walk on the moon ? Swipe ➡️ for full photo Portrait of @mikaela.alice shot with @sonyalpha A7Riii Share your own portraits using #SonyAlphaPortrait to get featured Check out #AlphaCollective’s @zachbts for tutorial on how to post a panorama like this

A post shared by Oscar Nilsson • San Francisco (@oscarwastaken) on Jul 10, 2018 at 8:49pm PDT

 

A Sign of Things to Come. Kandia, Jeremy, & Malayia, June 2018. — New work coming soon with this crew. @ericagraybeauty @natafinn @israrani @petermccain

A post shared by Edsel (@edsel) on Jul 11, 2018 at 2:07pm PDT

 

Alright so I’m finally all moved into my home. Back to the photo grind I go! @iamdeborahlynn_ | Shot on the A7RIII and 24-70 2.8 GM #sonyalphaportrait #alphacollective

A post shared by Manny Ortiz (@mannyortizphoto_) on Jul 16, 2018 at 5:45am PDT

 

Another fave of mine in honor of @sonyalpha #SonyAlphaPortrait #MoodyGrams #MoodyPorts

A post shared by Shαunα- MoodyGrαms (@so.shauna) on Jul 7, 2018 at 11:47pm PDT

 

Lets play hide and seek ? . This shot was taken with the Sony A7RIII and 16-24mm f2.8 lens. . #sonyalphaportrait

A post shared by Abel (@abel.psd) on Jul 11, 2018 at 12:02pm PDT

 

It’s always been about the people you meet over the places you visit. Anywhere can make a memory if it’s with the right people. I value that so much. I’ve been blessed to meet so many inspiring creatives over the years. @joellefriend is one of them. Take a moment to appreciate the friends you have in your life, and cheers to the ones you make in the future ?? @sonyalpha #sonyalphaportrait

A post shared by Garrett King (@shortstache) on Jul 2, 2018 at 10:46am PDT

 

Fact; calling New Yorkers rude, is based on a fundamental misunderstanding. ? ____ ? A7Riii + Sony 70-200mm 2.8 GM 1/100sec, f2.8, 200mm, ISO 64 ____ #alphacollective #SonyAlphaPortrait #sonyalpha

A post shared by Oveck (@oveck) on Jul 5, 2018 at 10:05am PDT

 

Dusk ? @nanukboy Reminder ! this month is #SonyAlphaPortrait month ! If you have a Sony camera and have sick portraits, use the #SonyAlphaPortrait hashtag for a chance to be featured on @Sonyalpha ! #alphacollective #moodyports #portraitpage

A post shared by Michael Marcheco (@spacebypixel) on Jul 14, 2018 at 9:39am PDT