So I talked a little about the plain stuff and my trip to Saugerties recently. Here’s a little more. Some of you probably know the hair stylist Stacy Pitt. She does some absolutely fantastic work! And she’s a lot of fun to work with to boot. I ran into her at Grishma’s wedding not too long ago, and I asked if she would sit for a portrait session. I thought she had a great look about her, and below are some of my favorites from our session on Tuesday. We shot them at her new studio, which, I might add, looks great! If she weren’t doing hair, I’d think she could have a great career as an interior designer. It also happens that my friend Ivan was in town, and I did a shoot with him the day after.
I love taking portraits. Between expression, body language, light, and place, they can say so much about a person. I especially love environmental portraiture, where the surroundings become part of the character of the picture. By nature, photography is a fabrication. Yes, it is based on what happens in real life, but just by shifting the timing, cutting out an element here or there, or focusing your attentions on one thing or another, the entire meaning of a picture can be changed. To that end, especially when you’re doing a portrait, I think it’s important to keep it honest. Here are some highlights from my shoots:
