August
August is my step-grandfather… my step-father’s dad. Remember the old war film reels they used to show when you’d go to a feature film? Well, I don’t have a first-hand knowledge either, but most of us know about them. Anyway, he was one of the guys that shot those.
We talked a little about film (Kodakchrome, specifically) during the shoot, and he was the first person to know that I was shooting him with a 4×5. I thought that in and of itself was pretty impressive. I only wish we could’ve chatted a little bit longer, but it was Christmas and there was plenty going on to distract.
Just under three months prior to this shoot, the very patio we were sitting on looked like this. Things had come quite a ways in Orange since then.
February 28th, 2006 at 4:13 am
I really like this one.
February 28th, 2006 at 5:47 am
This is a wonderful portrait. I really like the tones of the image and the simple expression of the subject. He seems to be very comfortable in front of that big camera.
February 28th, 2006 at 10:09 am
That’s a gorgeous portrait. He has a wonderful, serious expression and the sort of halo effect with the bright light in the background is wonderful.
February 28th, 2006 at 10:32 am
Beautifully done man. Glad things are coming together.
February 28th, 2006 at 6:27 pm
wonderful feel to this. very cool back story also.
February 28th, 2006 at 8:47 pm
The black and white effect makes this image magical !!!
August 29th, 2006 at 4:35 pm
Beautiful portrait…lovely tones. Phil