Gorgeous Girl with hot, red hair MG_5732
There was no other way to capture this gorgeous girl with her vibrant red hair. I had to ask her for a pose, to which request she agreed easily, almost of enthusiasm.
I have taken a short series of shots with her looking at me or the camera. I have shown her the photo and she relaxed her pose a bit. Now I could take few more photographs which did not look posed. She was comfortable and relaxed her stance. She has also turned slightly away from the camera. I was much happier with this photograph.
I have thanked her for being such good model and I have given her my card. I forgot one thing: ask for her name. So, if you are looking at your photograph please email me with your name, please!
Update: The mystery of the name has been uncovered. Alexi, thank you for writing.
March 6th, 2008
Chinese Spectacular Promotion MG_5714
There was a group of performers dressed in traditional Chinese costumes promoting Chinese Spectacular show, which will be shown in the Sydney Entertainment Center. I could not refuse such inviting pose and the vibrant colours.
March 6th, 2008
Girl on a scooter MG_5742
Another street style portrait done from very close. I have actually crossed the road between the cars while they were stopped under red light to get the feeling of proximity in this capture. This photo was taken in the afternoon with many strong light reflections. Look at her face - the girl is concentrating on riding the scooter so much she has not seen me take the photograph from less then a meter away.
March 6th, 2008
Girl with a cigarette MG_5708
Few days ago I was watching a documentary about street photographers in New York. They were getting really into people’s way and snapped away. At times the result were quite interesting but most of the photographs resulted in what I would refer to as street portraits - singling out an individual person rather than capturing a situation.
I have decided to try their technique today and the photograph of the Girl with a cigarette was my first such photograph. Shooting from the heap, with camera preset to almost everything-auto mode.
There is something to this technique. The human expressions are very genuine and the movement is captured well. I may try this more often.
March 6th, 2008
