Beyond the obvious

This gentleman agreed to pose for me. He wanted to know whether my camera was digital or film. He said he would pose if it was digital but not if it was film. I am not sure exactly what his reasons were. He was patient and followed my directions on where to stand. Several photographers have asked me how I get people to pose for me. Rather than repeating myself I'd like to refer you to an article I wrote back in May 2005. I hope it helps you and as always your comments are gratefully received. Cheers, Paul www.indigo2photography.co.uk

I spotted her in the crowd and she saw me. We looked at each other, communicated with a few gestures and as a final shot in the sequence she treated me to this one. Classic attitude. I wanted a bright colourful image, celebrating an individual's right to self expression. Cheers, Paul

Best selling crime writer, Harlan Coben, is a gentle, witty, charming, intelligent guy. Chatting to him you can't help wondering how he can come up with such brutal and murderous characters. He says, maybe it's therapy. Gets it out of the system, which is why crime writers are such gentle folk. If you've not read any of his books then you're really missing something. Check out his website ( www.harlancoben.com ) I'm working on a portrait project. Will keep you posted. Cheers, Paul