Bennett Thanks for the note and the kind words. I was given about three days to work on the project which reeriuqd portraits of five people they had interviewed, documentary images of their lives and a sense of place. In talking to the editor we knew that the people who had been interviewed a couple of weeks beforehand might not be as willing to have their photos taken and as expected one of the main subjects backed out. But as with every assignment or project I work on I am very honest and up [Expand]
front with the people that I photograph. I find that honesty and trust are the most important elements to making good photos. I have to trust them that they are being truthful as I am telling the story that they are telling me and they must trust me that everything I am telling them is true as well. I find this is a great way to protect you and them from exploitation. I reminded them what the story was about and asked if I could come take portraits and photos of them during the day. For some, I started photographing them right away but for others I would sit down, have a cup of coffee and get to know them for a little bit before photographing them. I find that I usually spend about 1/4 of my time with someone actually photographing, 1/2 talking and another 1/4 just watching them in their environment. Before a portrait, I always scout for at least an hour so I have a sense of the potential in walking distance. For this project, I knew capturing the feel of small town Minnesota was important to the story so i knew I wanted to incorporate that in the portraits. I tried to incorporate some sense of their personality as well pride, humility, etc. Hopefully that answers some questions. All the bestJenn
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Korey October 25, 2015
Black Daffodil Films - Nice pictures and what a beiuuaftl gown much cooler than the ones we had when I was in high school Thanks for stopping by my blog and commenting I love hearing from new people!May 6, 2009 6:43 am
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Harriet October 27, 2015
Tracey Eller did some beautiful portarits of my daughter for her senior pictures. More images can be seen here. Consider having Tracey create images for your child's portrait, maybe a new business photo or even a family portrait for the upcoming holidays. [url= [link=
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Gwen October 29, 2015
Rebecca DeWit - I just finished loniokg at your pictures and narrative and am amazed at how the experience of traveling to Haiti touches each of us in the same way. I traveled with Ronna, the last person that commented on your blog, and 9 other Americans on a journey to Mission Haiti this October. It was fabulous. I tried to capture the experience on my camera .love the pictures .but they are not quite as stunning as yours! You captured the experience beautifully! Thank you for sharing your stunning [Expand]
photos. (We did medical clinics, VBS, spent time at the orphanage and with the youth group. I also did some education for two deaf children and their families in the area.)
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Kody December 21, 2015
Hello!Your photo's are beautiful, I relaly like the way they start at the beginning of they day, and travel right through to the reception. I'm getting married on October 26, 2013 and would be very interested in seeing a pricing guide if you would be so kind as to send one to me.Regards,Nicole
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Manvir December 22, 2015
Dani,We loved spending this time tehotger with you and we couldn't be more pleased with the results of your artistry. We will cherish our portraits for years to come and we look forward to our next encounter with captures life photography.Warmest thanks,The Marlin Family
Bennett Thanks for the note and the kind words. I was given about three days to work on the project which reeriuqd portraits of five people they had interviewed, documentary images of their lives and a sense of place. In talking to the editor we knew that the people who had been interviewed a couple of weeks beforehand might not be as willing to have their photos taken and as expected one of the main subjects backed out. But as with every assignment or project I work on I am very honest and up [Expand]
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Black Daffodil Films - Nice pictures and what a beiuuaftl gown much cooler than the ones we had when I was in high school Thanks for stopping by my blog and commenting I love hearing from new people!May 6, 2009 6:43 am
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Tracey Eller did some beautiful portarits of my daughter for her senior pictures. More images can be seen here. Consider having Tracey create images for your child's portrait, maybe a new business photo or even a family portrait for the upcoming holidays. [url= [link=
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Rebecca DeWit - I just finished loniokg at your pictures and narrative and am amazed at how the experience of traveling to Haiti touches each of us in the same way. I traveled with Ronna, the last person that commented on your blog, and 9 other Americans on a journey to Mission Haiti this October. It was fabulous. I tried to capture the experience on my camera .love the pictures .but they are not quite as stunning as yours! You captured the experience beautifully! Thank you for sharing your stunning [Expand]
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Hello!Your photo's are beautiful, I relaly like the way they start at the beginning of they day, and travel right through to the reception. I'm getting married on October 26, 2013 and would be very interested in seeing a pricing guide if you would be so kind as to send one to me.Regards,Nicole
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Dani,We loved spending this time tehotger with you and we couldn't be more pleased with the results of your artistry. We will cherish our portraits for years to come and we look forward to our next encounter with captures life photography.Warmest thanks,The Marlin Family
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