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Portrait of RM with Heat

The brilliance of the sun on her and the chair and the piercing nature of her look were so intense that not only was it hard for her to open her eyes, it was hard for me to not be … Continue reading

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Portrait of CS With a Window Behind Me

The Model CS. I scouted out this area before she was done working so I knew I wanted to capture someone’s face with the beautiful light in the tall windows behind me. She obliged.

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Portrait in Reflected Light

She was at the front desk, then in the gallery as I looked at the exhibition. We got into a long discussion about the images in the show and that led to a discussion about my work which led to … Continue reading

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She was the saleswoman at the Vintage Clothing Store who was also a photographer and an artist and knew about the cool show at the Center for Creative Photography and she was right, it was great. I loved her great … Continue reading

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Sisters in the Heat

This week is about black and white portraits. I have a weakness for that look that has light showing off the skin, it’s texture and details. The one yesterday was about that. This one is from 1991 (or earlier actually, … Continue reading

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The Young Equestrian

This week will be a number of photos from an Equestrian competition I photographed in Inola, OK. This is a pretty straight portrait. I waited for her in the shade of the arena knowing that the very bright sunlight behind … Continue reading

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People of Color #1 – A Spotted Woman with Flyer

This week you get to see sketchbook drawings again, woo hoo! These are colored marker drawings I have done over the years. I drew, then colored, the people. Most will have symbols and images familiar to those who have seen … Continue reading

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Portrait in the Mist

Last of the week long series on portraits. Coming up next week….Heck if I know! But it will be something worth looking at so if you haven’t already subscribed, do so.

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She Dreamt it Into Being

I love doing portraits with one eye closed. There is something so disconcerting about it at first. But it then also allows you to think about two different aspects of the person at the same time, and how they coexist. … Continue reading

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Portrait with Brick and Wind

Another in my week of portraits. This is a dancer/model from the Tulsa Ballet who posed for our photo group in the spring of 2008. I don’t know her background, but I see a real Russian look to her with … Continue reading

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