New York: Union Square
Inspiration: In order to complete the homework assigned in my photography class, I had to take the portrait of one more person. You may recall that I decided to take two of people I know and three of people I did not know. She is one of the people that I know. Very well, actually. She's my BFF. We each slipped away from our respective offices during lunchtime yesterday and headed to Union Square, which was central to both of us. I thought I would snap about 5-10 photos. When I downloaded them last night, somehow, I snapped 50! She's such a great and patient model, though. And we were chatting the whole time that I was putzing around with the camera, so we didn't even notice how many photos and how much time had gone by.
It was drizzling slightly when we took these, so the light was diffused and muted - perfect for a portrait. Also, BFF wore a killer black Jil Sander coat (yes - in the middle of May, we are still wearing winter coats). I used a wide aperture for these photos, so you cannot see the details of its architectural design, but you can see deep contrast of her hair and skin against the blackness of the coat - perfect for black and white.
So, I love so many of the photos that I couldn't decide which to post. So, why decide?
Thanks my friend. You are quite simply the best!
Amazing images...chic and fabulous!
Posted by: thestreetfashion5xpro | May 13, 2010 at 09:50 AM
These contrasts are magnificent !
I love the ray of light in background on the first, I think that gives a graphic touch .
The last is simply sublime.
Elegant, urban, delicate and a great smile .
Really beautiful .
Posted by: C. | May 13, 2010 at 10:46 AM
These photos are pretty awesome!
And she seems just perfect for black and white shots.
Posted by: Eveline | May 13, 2010 at 12:04 PM
you are lucky to have such a wonderful bff. the shots are fantastic. mine is coming to ny in june, i'll try. portraits, a project. did you use any props like reflectors?
Posted by: Carole | May 13, 2010 at 12:20 PM
Oh my, the light! Perfect.
Posted by: Solange | May 13, 2010 at 12:56 PM
Great portraits...she's a natural beauty.
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Posted by: TorontoVerve | May 13, 2010 at 12:57 PM
Pretty pictures. Beautiful eyes she has! The last image is my favorite, very spontanious and fabulous smile. Good job, you'll pass your assignment with flying colours for sure!
Posted by: Biana | May 13, 2010 at 01:05 PM
unbelievably beautiful..there's a certain light her looks as though she's in color....
Posted by: kay | May 13, 2010 at 02:01 PM
I love the last one really shows her personality. She looks like the type of girl you would like to know
Posted by: Liya | May 13, 2010 at 07:48 PM
BFF has such a warm aura and the photos capture it.
Posted by: Enrique | May 13, 2010 at 09:15 PM
What a darling!
Her skin and hair and Black Jil Sander coat..This contrast is very Beautiful.
Especially,Jil Sander coat is mode image.
And it's simple.Be conspicuous for her beauty.
Posted by: Lady M | May 14, 2010 at 03:28 AM
Her hair's colour is very suitable for such a lightness. The photos are so comfortable.
It would be great if someone can take a photo of me like this.
Posted by: Kiki | May 14, 2010 at 05:55 AM
So beautiful! I like the second and the fourth the best.
Posted by: Don | May 15, 2010 at 12:29 AM
haha!!! i can so relate this experience, i swear ... just this past wends. velizar and i was doing a shoot, and i seriously was planning to only shoot about 10 pic because the whole editing process is just getting way too long ... but, we still ended up w/ so many... can't help it haha!!!
btw: your BBF is totally awesome, so natural ... and last photo is just great, fantastic contrast of dark/light . not to mention the way you manipulate the DOF - brilliant xx
Posted by: UnoCosa | May 17, 2010 at 01:10 AM
BFF rocks! :) I love how you captured different "feels" is the word I guess. The last is awesome!
Posted by: Cristi | May 23, 2010 at 02:40 AM