About 2 weeks ago I put a post up on social media stating that I am looking for subjects to photograph. I go in to detail about the I Need blog post but to summarise I need to Get Off My Ass and make portraits. #GOYA
This is Sarah who very kindly stepped up to let me photograph her. I kept things real simple and took it back to basics with simple lighting setups so more time could be spent talking.
During the shoot we talked about life, losses and what we have been up-to, plans for the future. It was great. Thank you Sarah.
I have shot a fair few portraits in my time and every so often you get a moment or a look in a portrait that just speaks to you. There is something in Sarah's eyes that draw me in to the image above. Emotion, life stories, something. that's hard to put a finger on.... sometimes it's drawn out of a subject and others it just happens as a result of something said.
Man I really need to do this more often. Keep it simple and talk more, listen more, learn more.
The edits from these shoots will be small in terms of number of images and I will only post 1-2 from each shoot on the blog and social media to focus on the stronger images.
If you would like to help out and be photographed you can find out how here.
To Sarah...
Thank you for your time, what you shared and for being you. My Door is always open.
Rick
#GOYA #TurnOffTheNoise #Shoot
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Photo Credit: Stephen McCann (AKA Dude)
Family, Friends + A Weekend in Wales
During April I helped some friends move house from Stockport to Wales, whilst it's hard to see them move far away I am happy that they have taken the jump and moved to such a beautiful place and on to better things/opportunities.
A little about the weekend...
I want to take this opportunity to let you all know that I somehow managed to miss my junction on the A55 and almost end up boarding a ferry in Holyhead, I am saying this because I know full well my sister from another mister (Hi Ellen) will mentioned it in the comments - some things in life you will never live down.
This was not the only daft thing I did this weekend....anyway.
Once the last loads were moved I decided to stay with them for 2 days and got not only to spend time with people I call family but also visit the amazing Newborough Beach.
The beach has other names that I can't even begin to pronounce but more importantly it's a beautiful place to visit and on a clear day has great views of Snowdonia. I really like this place.
(It also has large sharp rocks, my right hand and elbow tell me... It's ok I saved the camera)
It's one of those places you could go for the day with nothing but some refreshments and good company whilst just sitting and enjoying the location and views, of course on the day I visited I had a camera with me in the form of my Fuji X100+TLC lens and deicide to see what photographs I could find.
Below are a few photographs from the day. ( Click for larger view )
To the family.. Ellen, Steve, Zakk & Saul, keep a bed set and beer in the fridge because I will be back again soon to visit you guys. Miss you all and wish you all the happiness in the world in your new home.
If you need me I am just a phone call and 150 miles away :)
Thank you for reading.
Rick
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