I think the difference between the positions is clear - and forgive this short and superficial comment - you shoot to make the client/subject happy, others make photographs to please themselves or for more of a documentary.
BTW, the only woman I ever photographed who did not care for the way she looked was Annsan. She's refused permission to show what is by all accounts (a few people saw it before Ann's edict) the best portrait I'd ever done until that time. IMO, it's beautiful, showing Ann's character, personality, softness, and vulnerability. She thinks it just shows a haggard old woman who looks tired and bedraggled. So, Paul, it comes down to the immortal words written Rick Nelson in his song, garden party, "If you can't please everyone you might as well please yourself." ;-)) And now I'm outta here. Cheers Shel Belinkoff > [Original Message] > From: Paul Stenquist <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Date: 5/29/2004 11:39:10 AM > Subject: Re: Street Portraiture > > > On May 29, 2004, at 2:26 PM, Bob W wrote: > > > > > > > Perhaps I was born lucky, but none of the women I've known well would > > like to be portrayed like this. > > > > > > I enjoy shooting women and do so quite frequently. I have yet to meet > one who wants to be pictured with zits in place. > Paul
