Showing posts with label black and white portrait. Show all posts
Showing posts with label black and white portrait. Show all posts

Friday 28 September 2012

ATUL 2 - From The Interiors Portfolio

portrait, black and white portrait, location portrait, natural light portrait, portrait for the interiors portfolio by michael obrien
ATUL 2 - From The Interiors Portfolio


This portrait of Atul was shot a few days ago on location in Kensington Market, Toronto. We had talked for awhile about his upcoming trip to Brazil; this gave me a glimpse into a creative life of remarkable depth. Calm, yet passionate about his vocation as a teacher, mentor and leader.

Wednesday 26 September 2012

ATUL - From The Interiors Portfolio

ATUL -  From The Interiors Portfolio

HUAN - From The Interiors Portfolio

huan, the interior portfolio by michael g obrien, natural light portrait, location portrait, toronto portrait
HUAN - From The Interiors Portfolio


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Interiors is an ongoing, long term, portrait series of mine. The collection evolved from an inspiring portrait session with one person.
The series explores the subtler, more introspective side of people, to look at the spaciousness and stillness that resides in each moment. Shot on location with existing light, both film and digital formats are used to help keep these black and white images simple and timeless. Along with building a strong rapport with the subject, this approach strips away much of the glossy, surface treatment that people are regularly subjected to in photography, and allows another aspect of the real person to come through.

Tuesday 18 December 2007

Angelica Juarez, Guanajuato, Mexico

Angelica inside Diego Rivera's childhood home, Guanajuato, Mexico

Angelica was one of the many blessings I experienced while creating a photo essay of San Miguel 
d' Allende. She manages her father's transportation company which arranges cars, van, buses or anything else you may need to travel in Mexico. She was my trusted and very capable guide.
This portrait was made while visiting the house where Diego Riviera was born in the beautiful town of Guanajuato. Angelica delivered a breathtaking reading from a wall mounted facsimile of Frida's famous 'retrato', a testament to her love for Diego. During the hush that followed, Anjelica turned to face me while I made this photograph. I will always remember her humble manner and natural beauty.