August 14, 2008
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My Soul on Show
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My Soul on Show.
I’ve had so many opportunities and great things happen this year but this one will take some beating! At the end of an amazing week in London attending Scott Robert’s Next Level workshop everyone chose one of their images to be part of a gallery exhibition located in the city’s hip and trendy East End. Believe me, to see my work blown up to a massive 20×30″ in a gallery show is one of the most satsifying feelings I’ve ever experienced and hopefully the start of things to come!
I could have selected any number of images for the gallery show but this was one of a small handful that stood head and shoulders above the rest. In fact if this had been the only image I had taken during the course of the week I would have been happy because I think this image says more about me and who I am than all the other imagery I took combined (something Scott recognised before I did!). Why? It’s an image that was born out of a vision that I’ve nutured in my mind long before arriving in London but for the very first time everything came together and I was able to complete part of that vision. And somehow the more I look at it the more I learn about myself and the photographer I’m destined to become. It does indeed have a little bit of my soul.
A huge thanks to Dave who was the ‘MAN’ and organised the whole gallery exhibition single handed including the venue (The Jago), the DJ and all the prints! We had the easy job of turning up ready with a slideshow to project all our best images from the week and simply talk to all the guests about ourselves!. He was a star, a true gentleman and everyone’s best friend.
And just in case you didn’t realise the women in the image is in fact Ama (yes it is her, honest!) who I had the pleasure of shooting last year shortly after returning from my very first Next Level workshop in Paris. You can view that shoot -here-
Thanks to everyone who came and showed their support, see you next year!
Just a few snaps I took before it got too crazy and too HOT!And a small video clip!
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Comments (13)
great stuff B! everyone’s images looks amazing. i know more doors will open for you. keep up the great work.
B! So cool! I love your shot. You’re right, it is you. Can’t wait to see you in jolly ol England! I’ll be flying out in less than 2 weeks.
I’m so jealous you got to do the London workshop with Scott. I’m trying to get him to Denver. I miss everyone.
wowow!! that is so awesome you guys!
that’s really cool that you guys got to exhibit your work. makin it big.
that snap of christina is really cute, too btw
awesome b! looks like you guys had tons of fun and its really cool that you guys had a exhibition of your work!
It sure was an experience to remember! I wouldn’t have trade it for anything in the world, especially with the group of friends I made in London!
Top notch as usual! Can’t wait to collaberate in Spain! Best to you B!
man…that image is simply stunning! man awesome awesome!
For the first time I think you found yourself in that image- it is really awesome. Congrats on completing your vision and producing something that comes from your heart. I’m not sure if I’ve really done that yet! hahaah. Wow, what a tremendous week. Thanks so much for being an amazing host!! I can’t wait till next year when it is bigger and better!!! Get ready for Paris!!!
very very cool image!!!!
Wow, I wish I could have been a part of that!
=Matt=
You can now officially call yourself “an artist”. Just beautiful work, You caught her soul with your lens!
Randall
B… I was smiling so big when I read this post. I know how hard you are working and I know what this year must mean for you. What a great shot! This truly looks like it came straight out of your heart. I see big things for you boy. I wish so bad that I could have been there with you all. Great job!
Hey B, I wanted to comment earlier but just was so busy. This is an awesome image. I like how you used the specular highlights to bring depth and shape to her face and the other details of the shot have a nice subtlety to them. Plus the depth of her gaze draws you to search her soul and as it is your vision yours as well. Keep up the great work. Again you inspire me.