phil hawkins
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leftbob wrote:
I don't find the "floating heads" in the majority of the images that appealing...
#7 is very appealing though there may be something to the critque of the centered crop above.
lovely eyes and smile in most of them
The question of the "floating head" is one that has come up more than once in my work, and I wanted to possibly begin a dialog.
What I attempt to achieve with that style is to focus attention on the incredible beauty of Laura's face and hair. She's in her early 40's, has always had very long hair, and she and I connect in these sessions more than, according to her, any other photographer she's worked with. But she does love the camera and isn't the least bit shy in letting me shoot as much as I want. But I really feel the "floating head" works with her for those reasons. She's sexy as HELL without being overt about it.
I've never understood that negative opinion on not liking the floating head, as with some models, such as Laura, Courtney and Kaylee, all of whom have beautiful faces and gorgeous hair... I view it as a different style, a different focus on beauty than most portrait photogs pursue, and personally feel it brings out more in a model's personality than the typical beauty shot.
Of course, there's no qualifying opinion on this discussion, so other's may feel different.
Just my take on the issue.
Phil
Edited by phil hawkins on Mar 18, 2008 at 05:43 AM GMT
Edited on Mar 17, 2008 at 09:43 PM
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) Obviously it's not the best portrait in the world (except for the horse) - but it's a lovely image.