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Michael W.
{K:842} 6/22/2003
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Nicely Done. Although I like images a bit more clearer, your's does have a dreamlike feel to them.
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Paul Stenquist
{K:182} 2/10/2003
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Thanks to all who commented. I'll be posting another in this series that demonstrates the same layering technique.
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heather martino
{K:3648} 2/9/2003
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*thinks* should I wade in here?
I think this is a very nice PORTRAIT of, as Paul called her, a creative, intelligent energetic (and pretty) young woman. Its not a 'glamour shot', just a depiction of this woman's personality, and as such, if she was happy to have an extra button undone on her shirt, then so be it.
Paul I like what you did with the eyes.
H:)
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Gary Auerbach
{K:3935} 2/9/2003
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Paul,
I think the portrait is very nice. I have no problem with her blouse, it is quite tame. She has beautiful skin. Its obvious Ken is bothered by the number of buttons. I think you and the sitter probably like this image a lot. That is what is most important. Pleasing people in commissioned portraits is not easy. Everyone wants to look better than they do...and as a photographer, you are trying to capture an honest look. I think she looks quite beautiful.
GA
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Matt Oulman
{K:1052} 2/9/2003
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Oh for crying out loud, Ken. Gives us all a break and lighten up. It's a portrait for Christ's sake, not a political statement.
And I find the pose quite good.
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Ken Alexander
{K:3905} 2/9/2003
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I think we need a woman's opinion on this, maybe they'll tell me I'm wrong. Anyone?
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Paul Stenquist
{K:182} 2/9/2003
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Thanks for your comments, but they are inaccurate and uncalled for. The number of buttons that are fastened on her blouse was incidental. It was a matter of what looked natural. This photograph isn't revealing, it's attractive. Buttoning another button stretched the fabric and was unattractive. Amy is beautiful here, and nothing is revealed. To suggest that there is anything unseemly about this picture is somewhat ridiculous. It's all in your mind.
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Ken Alexander
{K:3905} 2/9/2003
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The spectre of sexism appears, even if you don't mean it to, in the possible interpretation that in order to give value to a "serious" portrait of a woman, she has to have her shirt unbottoned. Now I have nothing against photos of alluring unbottoned women, nudes as in Playboy, etc. but I think you're better off if her expression also says allure, freedom, uninhibitedness, whatever, because for me it's then clear you're showing just one aspect of her. Some of her thoughtfulness and intelligence will show through a sexy expression if it's not overdone.
I like the way her eyes stand out in the photo.
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Paul Stenquist
{K:182} 2/9/2003
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I disagree. As I said above, I try to capture a sense of the subject's personality. Amy is both glamorous and serious, although her sensuality comes naturally. The unbuttoned blouse is about freedom and inhibition, not sexism. The serious expression is about thoughtfulness and intelligence. All are about Amy.
Paul Stenquist
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Ken Alexander
{K:3905} 2/9/2003
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Though I'm no expert on portraits, to me this appears technically nice. But things are working at cross purposes. If you want a glamour shot, her expression is too serious, not alluring. If you want a serious shot that peers into her eyes to show her character, then unbottoning her shirt is a distraction, and is perhaps sexist. Either serious or glamour is fine, but I don't think you can have both in one.
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