I was invited to the local high school to teach the photography class, portrait studio work. I took my strobes and set them up in the computer room. We did a few types of lighting and then the party started. Scarf, gloves and fake snow each student had a task there was a makeup artists, stylists, lightingman, fanman and even snowman. The snowman (men) went wild and the room was a mess. Hey, all in the name of teaching the art of photography.
Cindy has been living on the streets for 7 years. I asked her if she feels safe and she said yes as long as she stays right in this area (near the white house where secret service patrols). I asked if she has family that can help her out and she said “no not anymore.” I gave her some money and she perked up and said she will try to pay me back. I told her it’s a gift no need to. I couldn’t help noticing the fabric she had wrapped around her fingers, they were knotted and twisted and tied almost decoratively. What were they for - maybe a nervous habit, maybe to hide the scars of her past. Maybe it was her “jewelry,” notice she’s wearing a washer as a necklace.
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This is 5 month old Ameerah. She was laying on her tummy when she decided it was time to roll. It took her about 5 tries and she finally did it and I clicked her just as she was turning onto her back. In PS I converted the pic from color to black and white and added a old photo look to it with the ragged frame. You can have more fun clicking babies than any other photographic subject - providing they are in the mood.
For those that don’t know me, I spend the cold winter months inside doing studio work.
Katie came to the studio with her model friend. After shooting her model friend, she asked me if I would take a picture of her too. She held a perfect pose while I painted her with light.
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