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My Brothers are My Fathers [Image and man-heavy]

DanOstergren

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Growing up I was never able to really have a normal bond with my blood family, however as an adult I have noticed how I seem to have become adopted into countless other families and created strong bonds with so many people throughout my traveling over the last few years. I never had a brother growing up, was scared of my step-dad and only got to see my biological dad every other weekend. Male influences just weren't very present to me. Perhaps this is why I am unafraid to embrace and love my femininity as a strength, and why I am so fascinated and moved by the vulnerable and soft side of men. Macho doesn't mean strength to me; being unafraid does, particularly being unafraid of who you are. Anyways, over the last couple of years I have developed bonds with a few good guys who make me proud to be a man. They are my brothers, and my fathers. We take care of each other. They love themselves and others unconditionally, and build me up and push me forward, never doubting me and always inspiring me, as I do the same for them. This is a very personal collection of (mostly) unposed portraits taken over the course of a year, during random adventures through the different places we've traveled to. I am proud to call these guys my brothers and my family; each one of them has had an immense influence on me, and the same can be said for how I have influenced them. I hope you don't mind the various editing styles and logo placements that my work has taken over the course of creating these photos. If you don't like the logos then I don't know what to tell you other than sorry...

My homies keep me in line, keep me from straying off the wayside. I keep their pores tingling and their tongues tied!
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I love the absurd so while others are maybe technically better or something, the 5th from the bottom, guy with no pants, absolutely love it from his outfit to the setting to the processing to the paths leading into him. You definitely have a gift for portrait work.
 
Very nice Dan. You should number these.
 
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You know what I like about these images? There is a real truth, honesty, and love that just shines in these shots. Great stuff.
 
I love the absurd so while others are maybe technically better or something, the 5th from the bottom, guy with no pants, absolutely love it from his outfit to the setting to the processing to the paths leading into him. You definitely have a gift for portrait work.
Thank you! That's one of my favorites as well, mainly because of the person in the portrait.
 
Really enjoyed these. I always look forward to see your work.
 
Commenting only on the general flavour - These look like "family snapshots" by a pro... and I don't mean that insultingly. The images match the title, you have managed to achieve a family style connection here. Each and every gentleman in these shots looks like someone it would be good to meet. :) :thumbup:
 
Commenting only on the general flavour - These look like "family snapshots" by a pro... and I don't mean that insultingly. The images match the title, you have managed to achieve a family style connection here. Each and every gentleman in these shots looks like someone it would be good to meet. :) :thumbup:
Thank you! I definitely agree with you and see that as a compliment!
 
I love the absurd so while others are maybe technically better or something, the 5th from the bottom, guy with no pants, absolutely love it from his outfit to the setting to the processing to the paths leading into him. You definitely have a gift for portrait work.


Took the words outta my mouth! Great shots!
 
Love (as always)! You are so, so good at capturing the true essence of a person.

11 and 14 are my faves
 
I LOVE the lighting on the last two. As always, well done. I love your work.

Jake
 

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