Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2002/02/28
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]I have a project this weekend that induces me to ask the lug for a little help. I am part of a photographic project that involves 50 photographers from Oklahoma and New Mexico. We are each to get a child who has been put up for adoption by the Oklahoma SWIFT adoption exchange. This is a part of the Oklahoma Department of Human Services. By virtue of being in their employ, I am a participant. Photographer that is. The idea is to take a 'fine art' photo of the child. An article about a similar exhibit was in the April/May issue of "Camera Arts" with the child on the cover by Joyce Tenneson. I will have 2 siblings, a 4 and 5 year old boy and girl. I am interested in what are some ideas you guys might have. What you might do with a set-up like this. One problem is that the forcasted weather is icy rain/snow so outdoors might be problematic. I am really looking forward to this project. I photograph kids for my job all the time, I think I really work well with them. I think the picture should have something to say about the children's personality and/or cultural expectations at some level. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated. I will have the following gear for the job: M Leica with lenses and N***n F100 with 85 f1.4 Nikkor. (This nikkor is a great combination with my Leica gear. I frequently carry the 35 Summillux or Noctilux on an M and the 85 on the other shoulder.) I also have 'blad and biggger stuff, but for these kids, I think 35mm is the tool. I have to make a 11"x14" B+W print to go on a travelling exhibit. Jimbo - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html