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Harry - September 21st, 2010

In an earlier post, I talked about a $2 portrait project on Flickr, run by Thomas Hawk. The above photo, “Harry,” is one of Mr. Hawk’s own pieces in that group, and probably my favorite. See this photo on Flickr. After reading the story, you’ll feel like you’ve met Harry yourself.

Tags: black & white, cute, homeless, portrait, SF MOMA, sign, street
Posted in photography, San Francisco

 

Steve - September 15th, 2010

“Steve” was grabbed last year as part of a $2 portrait project undertaken by Troy Holden and a friend of his in San Francisco. The project’s premise is simple enough: Troy walks around the city and offers $2 to any panhandlers who ask for money, but only if they’ll allow him to take their picture. [...]

Tags: Canon Rebel, homeless, portrait, SoMa, street
Posted in photography

 

Portraits of Strangers - August 16th, 2010

A sampling of Portraits of Strangers, a project by Nick Turpin on Behance. “I like the message behind the idea of plucking someone from the crowded street and photographing them in a way that elevates them, makes them an icon, a hero, a celebrity for a few moments……everyone is important.” I love this idea, go [...]

Tags: portrait, strangers, street
Posted in photography

 

Eyes - July 26th, 2010

This is probably my favorite picture to date. Took this one during the Short-Hair Shoot, but since it has nothing to do with hair, I figured it deserves its own post. Full resolution also available here.

Tags: eyes, face, girl, kristin, nikon d5000, portrait
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The Short-Hair Shoot - July 26th, 2010

After months of talking about it, she finally found the ovaries to go and get her hair cut off. New hair means new head shots, and these were my favorites from the group.

Tags: girl, head shot, kristin, nikon d5000, portrait
Posted in photography

 

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