Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2002/04/16
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]That is hysterical - calls for a "photographer's sitcom" (where are you John Brownlow?) Even in the darkest hours the are times when we can still find something to smile about. Good One Ted....ROFL Karina > The phone rang in our office, Could I have my Mother's portrait taken > tomorrow? inquired the voice. > > Bill Lingard my partner at the time replied, Yes would 2 be alright as we > have an opening? > > Voice, No I'm sorry that's too late as the funeral is at 12.30. Could we > do it earlier? > > Well I suppose we could make some room, but could you be here right on > time? > > Voice' No, as my mother died and I don't have a picture of her and I'd > like to have a portrait of her before they close the casket. > > Bill who had an incredible sense of humour said, Well of course, we can't > have her waiting so we'll be there at 10. > > So there we were, me the gofer setting up lights and holding ladder when > Bill climbed up to shoot down into the coffin for the full portrait look. > Unfortunately the edge of the coffin created a shadow that spoiled the > Rembrant look of the lighting. Bill down the ladder, found a fancy cushion > lifted the woman's head and tucked it under lifting it high enough for a > nice lighting look. > > Up the ladder and about to shoot as the distraut daughter walked in and she > said, Oh she looks so peaceful and lovely, but could you open her eyes? > > I looked up at Bill and thought he was going to fall off he ladder. > > Not right now, but not to worry they'll be open when you receive your > photos. he said. I near wet me pants! > > We continued with the shoot and when he was finished I asked how was he > going to open her eyes? No problem. I'll just draw them in with > retouching. And winked. > > Before he had film processed I left on assignment and when I returned the > first thing I wanted to know was how he made out? > > Oh the daughter was quite happy but thought her mother looked a bit starry > eyed And smiled. :-) Honest. > > This is a true story and may I die before morning if it isn't! > ted > > Ted Grant Photography Limited > www.islandnet.com/~tedgrant > > > -- > To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html > - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html