A local agency booker told a friend of mine several years ago "he'll never sell his stuff because it's always dramatic." Oh, the danger of words. This comment shook me a little at the time, but I moved on. "Yes" to drama I say, and "yes" to selling. However, sometimes it's not about "selling." This image of Ben (Montage) came about towards the end of a day of working together. I wanted shoot with Ben because of his "specialness; the uniqueness that makes him, him." It's so cool when you're subject is so comfortable in their own skin; it always gives the imagery a "true essence."
I gave the agency a retouched/sharpened version as requested. However, for me of course I've embraced the un-retouched, un-sharpened version. His gaze here is "arresting," again even "dramatic." I love the image because it's so "un-done." And yep, I'm laughing at myself because I can see that even when I have someone just sit down, I have to find the "drama." Thanks Ben, I'll sell something else.
This is a great image. I think that any other comment other than this is not necessary. well done.
ReplyDeleteThis place is the real you I've learned to know. I can hear the music in your voice reading you. I'll keep this place in my favorite for sure and come back often. Thanks Sam!
ReplyDeleteP.S. Now have short curly hair, will need to reshoot ... ;-)