{"id":14580,"date":"2025-10-29T17:33:10","date_gmt":"2025-10-29T16:33:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mrk-photography.com\/?p=14580"},"modified":"2025-10-30T18:13:58","modified_gmt":"2025-10-30T17:13:58","slug":"abstract-portrait-photography-with-icm","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mrk-photography.com\/en\/fotokunst\/abstrakte-portraitfotografie-mit-icm\/","title":{"rendered":"Abstract portrait photography with ICM: presence in space instead of the perfect pose"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Is it really possible to take portraits without a face being in focus? <br>This question has been on my mind for some time ...&nbsp;<br>Abstract portrait photography with Intentional Camera Movement seemed to be a contradiction in terms. But inspired by the encounters at the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/mrk-photography.com\/en\/photo-art\/rencontres-d-arles-2025-abstract-photography\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/mrk-photography.com\/fotokunst\/rencontres-d-arles-2025-abstrakte-fotografie\/\">Rencontre de la Photographie in Arles this year<\/a>, I dared to try.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>My dear <a href=\"https:\/\/susannebartels.photo\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/susannebartels.photo\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Photography friend Susanne Bartels<\/a> and I visited an exhibition in an enchanting little chapel on one day of our visit to the Rencontre and suddenly an idea came to me. <br>I asked her if she would like to do a little experiment \ud83d\ude09.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What emerged was more than a classic portrait: <br>It was the visualisation of a presence - fleeting, intuitive and deeply human.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this article, I share this experience of an ICM portrait session and would like to sharpen your perception of why full-body shots in particular open up a new dimension of human portrayal and can also be possible with the ICM technique.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What characterises abstract portraits?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>K\u00fcnstlerische Portraitfotografie&nbsp;l\u00f6st sich von der reinen Dokumentation eines Gesichts. W\u00e4hrend klassische Aufnahmen auf Sch\u00e4rfe, erkennbare Mimik und die &#8222;Fenster zur Seele&#8220; setzen, geht dieser Ansatz einen anderen Weg:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Essence instead of details<\/strong> <br>Not the appearance, but the being becomes visible<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Emotion over identity<\/strong><br>The mood of an encounter, not the identification<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Perceiving the invisible<\/strong><br>The aura, the energy, how someone occupies a space<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The ICM technique (Intentional Camera Movement) makes this form possible. The deliberate camera movement during the exposure dissolves contours and creates space for interpretation - exactly where classic photography fixes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/mrk-photography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/square-Arles-MRK-4854-kuenstlerisches-Portrait.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14586\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mrk-photography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/square-Arles-MRK-4854-kuenstlerisches-Portrait.webp 1000w, https:\/\/mrk-photography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/square-Arles-MRK-4854-kuenstlerisches-Portrait-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/mrk-photography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/square-Arles-MRK-4854-kuenstlerisches-Portrait-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/mrk-photography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/square-Arles-MRK-4854-kuenstlerisches-Portrait-768x768.webp 768w, https:\/\/mrk-photography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/square-Arles-MRK-4854-kuenstlerisches-Portrait-12x12.webp 12w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why full body portraits? <br>People and their environment<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>My experiment deliberately focussed not on facial shots, but on the whole body. <br>Why? Because the entire body speaks a language that is often underestimated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Making presence visible<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A person takes up space. They move through it, interact with light and architecture and leave a trace of their presence. ICM makes precisely this presence in space tangible:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Posture as an expression<\/strong><br>How someone stands, walks, moves - that tells more than facial expressions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Movement becomes visible<\/strong><br>The flow of the moment instead of a frozen instant<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Merging with the environment<\/strong><br>The person is perceived as part of the whole<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Energy and aura<\/strong><br>The invisible becomes tangible<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>In the chapel, surrounded by sacred architecture and special light, the presence of my friend became visible in a way that would not have been possible with classical focus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">My experiment: ICM portraits in the chapel<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The setting<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The small chapel as an exhibition space provided the perfect stage. The sacred space with its special atmosphere, the incident light and the minimalist architecture created a dialogue between people and place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The process<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Inspired by the encounters at the Rencontre, where I had already experienced the power of ICM for architectural and natural motifs, it was very exciting to experiment: Does it also work with people?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>A spontaneous experiment - 15 minutes, one place<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>It is important for me to mention this: <\/strong><br>The whole thing was completely spontaneous. We had no elaborate planning, no well thought-out concept - just the curiosity and courage to simply give it a go. All the shots were taken in just 15 minutes, in a single place in the chapel. My girlfriend moved around in this confined space and I experimented with different camera movements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For an extensive portrait session, you would of course allow considerably more time, use different locations within the room, experiment with different light sources and thus create more varied images. However, it is precisely the spontaneity and time constraints of this experiment that show:&nbsp;<br>Abstract portrait photography can emerge spontaneously and live from the intuition of the moment. This experiment proves that. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Of course, more time, different locations and settings would be needed for more varied, diverse results - but the artistic approach also works in 15 minutes in a single place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The challenge:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Create trust<\/strong><br>My girlfriend had to get involved in the experiment <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Follow your intuition<\/strong><br>When does it move? When do I move the camera?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Letting go<\/strong><br>No control over the result - pure presence<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What has been created<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The pictures don't show who my friend is, but how she is. Her presence becomes tangible - not through recognisable facial features, but through:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The <strong>Kind<\/strong>, how their body interacts with the light<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The <strong>Track<\/strong> their movement through space<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The <strong>Merger<\/strong> of man and architecture<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The <strong>Feeling<\/strong> a fleeting encounter<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This form does not document - it remembers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"666\" src=\"https:\/\/mrk-photography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Rencontre-Arles-MRK-4858-ICM-Portrait-schwarz-weiss-1000x666.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14590\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mrk-photography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Rencontre-Arles-MRK-4858-ICM-Portrait-schwarz-weiss-1000x666.webp 1000w, https:\/\/mrk-photography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Rencontre-Arles-MRK-4858-ICM-Portrait-schwarz-weiss-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/mrk-photography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Rencontre-Arles-MRK-4858-ICM-Portrait-schwarz-weiss-768x511.webp 768w, https:\/\/mrk-photography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Rencontre-Arles-MRK-4858-ICM-Portrait-schwarz-weiss-18x12.webp 18w, https:\/\/mrk-photography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Rencontre-Arles-MRK-4858-ICM-Portrait-schwarz-weiss.webp 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The philosophy behind it<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The transience of the encounter<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Every encounter with a person is unique and fleeting. No two moments are the same.&nbsp;<br>Artistic portrait photography with ICM brings precisely this transience to life:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The person literally \u201cdisappears\u201d in the picture, while at the same time being present<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The presence remains as a feeling, not as a sharp image<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>This is how we perceive encounters in memory - emotionally coloured, not documentary<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Intuitive perception<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This approach challenges and encourages the viewer's intuitive perception. There is no preconceived interpretation. Everyone sees something different, feels something different - just as everyone perceives a person differently in real life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Respect and dignity<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There is a special respect in this way of working:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>No objectification<\/strong><br>Die Person wird nicht &#8222;festgehalten&#8220; oder ausgestellt<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Protection of identity<\/strong><br>The essence remains, privacy is preserved<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Preserve vitality<\/strong><br>The human being remains in flux, not frozen<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Uniqueness without identification<\/strong><br>Recognisably unique, but not identifiable<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"667\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/mrk-photography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Rencontre-MRK-4853-abstraktes-Portrait-ICM.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14588\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mrk-photography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Rencontre-MRK-4853-abstraktes-Portrait-ICM.webp 667w, https:\/\/mrk-photography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Rencontre-MRK-4853-abstraktes-Portrait-ICM-200x300.webp 200w, https:\/\/mrk-photography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Rencontre-MRK-4853-abstraktes-Portrait-ICM-8x12.webp 8w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 667px) 100vw, 667px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Technology: How does ICM work in humans?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Basic settings<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For abstract portrait photography with ICM you need:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Exposure time<\/strong>1\/15 to 1 second (depending on the desired effect)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>ISO<\/strong>Moderate (100-400) to allow longer exposure times<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Aperture<\/strong>Depending on the light, often f\/8-f\/16<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Movement<\/strong>Conscious camera movement during exposure<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Special features for full-body images<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Capturing the spatial relationship of an entire body requires:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Larger movement area<\/strong><br>More design options<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Light and shadow<\/strong><br>Distributed over the whole body<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Interaction with architecture<\/strong><br>Man as part of the space<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The trail of movement<\/strong><br>The path becomes a design element<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The dialogue between photographer and model<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This way of working is not a one-sided act. <br>It needs:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Communication<\/strong><br>The model must understand what it is about<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Trust<\/strong><br>Embrace the unknown<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Intuition<\/strong><br>Both must follow the moment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Patience<\/strong><br>Not every shot is successful - that's part of the process<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">hat distinguishes artistic portraits from classic portraits?<br><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><td><strong>Classic<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Abstract with ICM<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Shows&nbsp;<strong>who<\/strong>&nbsp;someone is<\/td><td>Shows&nbsp;<strong>like<\/strong>&nbsp;someone is<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Focus on the face and facial expressions<\/td><td>Focus on body language and presence<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Documents identity<\/td><td>Reminiscent of encounter<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Sharpness as a quality feature<\/td><td>Motion blur as an artistic medium<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Person isolated<\/td><td>Person merges with the space<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Objective reproduction<\/td><td>Subjective perception invited<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>ICM portraits are not a \u201cbetter or worse\u201d form of portrait - they are a different way of honouring a person and their charisma.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">From question to conviction<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>My initial scepticism - \u201cCan you really take portraits with ICM?\u201d - has turned into conviction. <br>Yes, you can!<br>But these are portraits of a different kind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>This way of working shows:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Not the face, but the charisma<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Not the fa\u00e7ade, but the essence<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Not the frozen moment, but the flow of the moment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The uniqueness of every encounter<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Each of these pictures is absolutely unique - just like every encounter with a person.&nbsp;<br>Abstract portrait photography reminds us of this:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>We can never grasp the \u201cwhole\u201d of a person<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Our perception is always subjective<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Encounters are fleeting and valuable<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Presence is more than physical presence<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Trust in intuition<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The process has taught me to trust my intuition even more. Not every picture is \u201csuccessful\u201d in the technical sense - but every picture is authentic. It shows the moment, how the model felt and how I felt at that moment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"667\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/mrk-photography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Arles-Rencontre-MRK-4859-abstraktes-Portrait-schwarz-weiss.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14589\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mrk-photography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Arles-Rencontre-MRK-4859-abstraktes-Portrait-schwarz-weiss.webp 667w, https:\/\/mrk-photography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Arles-Rencontre-MRK-4859-abstraktes-Portrait-schwarz-weiss-200x300.webp 200w, https:\/\/mrk-photography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Arles-Rencontre-MRK-4859-abstraktes-Portrait-schwarz-weiss-8x12.webp 8w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 667px) 100vw, 667px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tips for your own experiments<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1. choose the right place<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Spaces full of character - sacred places, old buildings, galleries - are perfect for this type of photography.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2. communicate your vision<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Explain to the model that it is not about a \u201cperfect\u201d image, but about capturing a feeling, an atmosphere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3. experiment with movement<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Only the model moves<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Only the camera moves<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Both move simultaneously<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Each variant creates different effects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>4. use the light consciously<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Light is even more important with ICM. It traces the movement and creates the atmosphere - watch out for reflections that can be distracting<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>5. let go<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You will not be able to fully control the result. <br>That is the core of ICM - and that is exactly what makes it so authentic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A new form of portrait<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Abstract portrait photography with ICM is more than just a technique - it is a philosophy. It invites us to think differently about encounters:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>What do we really perceive when we meet a person?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Is it the sharp image or the feeling of presence?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Can we understand a person better if we feel their essence instead of analysing their details?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>My experiment in the chapel showed me that artistic portrait photography can liberate - both the person being photographed and the photographer. <br>It creates space for interpretation, for intuition, for the conscious experience of the fleeting moment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Perhaps this is the most honest form: recognising that we can never grasp the whole - and appreciating the presence in the room&nbsp;<br>than sufficient, <br>as valuable, <br>as art.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you now feel like experimenting yourself, then I wish you lots of fun and success!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hat dieser Artikel Neugier in dir geweckt? M\u00f6chtest du erleben, wie es ist, nicht &#8222;abgebildet&#8220;, sondern in deiner Essenz &#8222;gesp\u00fcrt&#8220; zu werden? <br>How does it feel to capture your presence in space in this unique, artistic way? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><a href=\"mailto:mrk@mrk-photography.com\" data-type=\"mailto\" data-id=\"mailto:mrk@mrk-photography.com\">Then I look forward to hearing from you<\/a> <\/strong><br><strong>- Let's create your very own personal ICM portrait together.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/mrk-photography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Arles-MRK-4861-Portrait-ICM-1000x667.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14587\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mrk-photography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Arles-MRK-4861-Portrait-ICM-1000x667.webp 1000w, https:\/\/mrk-photography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Arles-MRK-4861-Portrait-ICM-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/mrk-photography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Arles-MRK-4861-Portrait-ICM-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/mrk-photography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Arles-MRK-4861-Portrait-ICM-18x12.webp 18w, https:\/\/mrk-photography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Arles-MRK-4861-Portrait-ICM.webp 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">FAQ: Frequently asked questions about ICM portraits<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Can you really take portraits with ICM?<\/strong><br>Yes, it works particularly well with full-body shots. Instead of focussing on the face, you capture the presence and essence of the person.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Which camera settings do I need?<\/strong><br>Longer exposure times (1\/15 - 1 second), moderate ISO (100-400) and deliberate camera movement during the exposure are the basis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What is the difference to classic portraits?<\/strong><br>Classic portraits focus on sharpness and recognisable details. ICM portraits show the essence and emotional quality of an encounter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Does the model have to move?<\/strong><br>Not necessarily. You can also move the camera while the model is standing still. Or you can both move. Experiment!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How do I explain the idea to my model?<\/strong><br>Explain that it is not about a recognisable image, but about the feeling of the encounter. Show sample images and emphasise that the person will not be \u201crecognisable\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Capturing abstract portrait photography with ICM - how artistic portrait photography makes presence visible in space. 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