Tuesday, March 27, 2007

Portraits

When you talk about a portrait you usually think of someone's face. But does the face alone really tell you about the person? Sometimes yes, sometimes no, it all depends on what you want to say. I strive to make my portraits a deeper, more telling story. To accomplish this I look for little details of their life -- gestures, special objects, close ups. If you photograph with an open mind and heart the images will come into you.

Yesterday was one such day. I had the pleasure and honor to photograph Sr. Clementine, a woman who has devoted most of her 86 years to Christ. I came away with many, many wonderful images but this detail is among my favorites. I'll post more portraits (including a nice series) after the client selects their favorites.

4 comments:

daria said...

We really missed you in Vegas, Terry! Mike, Ray and I took a photo for you and it's up on my blog.
I hope you're doing great!
~daria

Ray Santana said...

TC we missed you so much at WPPI Daria was so cool dude we gotta hook up soon....

Ray Santana said...

TC we need some new info...

Terry said...

Ray, I've been a bad blogger! New entries will be coming soon, I promise!!