Recently, The Framed Focus- a brilliant Photography community and education resource which I enjoy following, asked me to write a blog post about my creative portraits.
These type of portraits are quite a departure from my typical documentary approach. I’ve actually found they provide a wonderful counterpoint to my usual work, and I appreciate the contrast between the two. My day-to-day editing is very true-to-life-I use a light touch-whereas these portraits require longer, more involved, editing sessions. I enjoy the creativity and freedom that these bring, and find the process almost meditative- a form of relaxation.
In my documentary work, I let my children’s (or clients’) interests and passions guide the story. With these portraits, my own vision takes the lead. I plan, imagine, and shape the story in a more conceptual way. While my documentary photos tell the literal story family life and childhood, these creative portraits offer something more poetic, more allusive and interpretive.
Want to chat about how I could create a creative portrait of your family or child? Contact me today and we can discuss some ideas.
