G2 Portrait Gallery

[Alexandre]

Here is my G2 gallery from a project called Local Faces.
http://www.pbase.com/acoutu/local_faces
There should be an exhibit in July of next year in a gallery in Selkirk, Manitoba.

Thanks for commenting!

Alexandre

[Leighow]

Alexandre

Well I think that you have achieved your goal.. they do look "local".

However, I think liked the butcher the best. I have no quarrel with "from the chest-up" framing, but I’d like more context and story ... more visual re "who they are". Howver, I suppose that that might detract from the simplicity of a portrait.

I wonder how others feel?

HOWIE (Ottawa, Canada)

[G2Jim]

I like them for what they are. There are some characters there that make you want to know more about them, but that's partly what makes them good. I think it's the faces themselves that are what's key.

[Alexandre]

I am planning an exhibition this coming November in Winnipeg, Manitoba, and I will be presenting a selection of the portraits shown on www.pbase.com/acoutu/local_faces
These were all taken with the Canon G2 and printed to 11x14.
Let me know what you think.

[Leighow]

ALEXANDRE


The one shot that I wish was mine is Quinton.
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Think about whether you want to have a larger engagement of the members in portrait photography. (I have not taken any for years).


Well, Good luck to you! Let us know how it works out.

HOWIE

[Alexandre]

New addition to my portrait gallery on kids!

www.pbase.com/acoutu/kids

[Conk]

I think you certainly have a knack for photographing kids. These are great. They seem relaxed and having fun.

[Leighow]

ALEXANDRE

Yes ... I agree with Conk. But your best shot, beit of adult or child is the one of Quinton.

If you can determine the elements that make this so, you will -- IMHO -- break the portrait barriers that are restraining a your shots from reaching a new and special high.

I think that it has something to do with pose, light, dress, framing, and tone. You are on the cuspe of a breakthrough.

HOWIE

PS: Did Quinton steal your last show?

[Alexandre]

Well, Howie, your comments will generate quite a few thoughts on my part. I have come to a point where I sometimes wonder what could be done better. I need to do some more thinking.

What did you mean when you said "Think about whether you want to have a larger engagement of the members in portrait photography"?

My show starts November 11, so I won't know until then the effect Quinton has!

Thanks to you and the others for the encouragement.

Alexandre

[Leighow]

ALEXANDRE

Well you obviouly love portraits. But what interaction with this board's members would work best for you ?

* If you continue to post full galleries you (and others before you) will -- at best -- get a broad brush commentary on your work.

* If you post an individual photo -- and insist on constructive commentary -- you may get more insight

* If you can figure out how to involve us in a vital "lesson learned while on a portrait shoot" a lesson (somehow) you may help us all to better their portrait skills.

Whick that kind of engagement would return the biggest dividends?

Anyway, I though that Jim MCGarry's "Feather Band Hat" portrait stirred up more interaction. Then Jim went on to ace out his next to portraits.

Have a great weekend.

HOWIE

[Alexandre]

Just an update to let you all know that my Local Faces project is currently exhibited in Winnipeg. Opening night was a success and comments were overwhelmingly positive.

I created a website for the occasion http://www3.mb.sympatico.ca/~acoutu/gens.htm

The website is slow, so please be patient (server is the problem).

Thanks for your support.