In the local paper

markc · Aug 1, 2004

A friend of mine had a show open last week. The local paper did a profile on him and he needed a picture to submit. It was rather last-minute, but this is what I came up with. I was planning to use window light, but he wanted to be near the wall with some of his images behind him. We used a floor lamp on one side, which is why the shadows are a bit harsh. Luckily I brought my reflector.

Ah well. I do like it, and it was cool to get it in the paper, regardless.

Karalee · Aug 1, 2004

Mark I dont really think the shadows are going to be of concern to the paper readers :lol:

but thats awesome it was in the paper in its own right :!:

Nytmair · Aug 1, 2004

congrats!! is this your first time having something published? or are you a pro?

Digital Matt · Aug 1, 2004

It's a nice photo Mark. I don't mind the shadows at all.

jadin · Aug 1, 2004

Shadows? You give your average paper-reader too much credit

It's a great shot and will work nicely for his profile.

ksmattfish · Aug 1, 2004

Excellent portrait. I love it.

AIRIC · Aug 1, 2004

8) In my books

Eric

Alison · Aug 1, 2004

Great shot. I like his expression and the fact that you can see his camera and his work.

danalec99 · Aug 1, 2004

Couldn't agree more... it sure is excellent!

markc · Aug 1, 2004

Nytmair said:
congrats!! is this your first time having something published? or are you a pro?

Erm... neither.

I've had two pieces go into a local photo book, and [ame=http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/1932461019/qid=1060529009/sr=1-10/ref=sr_1_10/102-2333270-9540144?v=glance&s=books]this book cover[/ame], but photography isn't a steady income stream for me yet.

Thanks for the comments, everyone!

Lungfarmer · Aug 2, 2004

I think it's a great photo!

Chase · Aug 2, 2004

Excellent mark

terri · Aug 2, 2004

Congrats!! You are right to be proud of this one. Maybe it turned out so well because you had no time to overthink it. :wink:

It's a terrific portrait - there's the photographer, holding his camera at this jaunty angle, with his work behind him on display. The lighting is even and there are no deep shadows at all. Who could ask for more??? Excellent work.