Symphony
I didn't want to do it. Yes, I did see portraits by Maggie many times. I liked them all. Who doesn't. But it wasn't for me. I don't need a portrait in my work. But who can resist Maggie? After I've meet her for the first time just a week ago, it was not a question of "if", but "when".
I have to admit that I've lost some sleep in two nights before the session. "Portrait" - this sound personal. Deep. I'm a simple guy. I don't like "personal". I don't like when somebody is trying to reach inside me, my personality. I honestly think, I had easier time before a dentist appointment.
And then the day came... Maggie and Ian are very nice and very professional. It was a pleasure to experience their mutual respect. It helps. The session …show more content…
This time I'm a more willing participant. I do want to work with Maggie. I have a little better understanding of the process. This sessions seems go faster.
Back to the computer for some infamous PhotoShop magic. But the changes are surprisingly small and even more surprisingly effective. The magic is not in the tools or tricks. The real magic is the the hands of the magician, the artist: Maggie.
The final product. Looks great. Really, really great. To good to be true great? Before I decided to post it in my LinedIn profile I've asked few friends if this is really me. Is THIS how THEY see Me? Apparently, for the first time I have pictures showing me, not just my face, but me, the person I really am, or at least the person I'm perceived to be.
The real magic happend not in the PhotoShop, not even in the camera. The real magic was the symphony of my own emotions during this process. Like Beethoven's 5th from thunderstorm to peaceful night. I maybe still don't need a professional portrait for my work, but I didn't know what I was missing. Many, many Mays has passed since I felt this spring in my step.
How do you feel when you see your own image?
When was the list time you smiled seeing yourself in a mirror or on the photograph?
I do smile - now.
Thank you
I didn't want to do it. Yes, I did see portraits by Maggie many times. I liked them all. Who doesn't. But it wasn't for me. I don't need a portrait in my work. But who can resist Maggie? After I've meet her for the first time just a week ago, it was not a question of "if", but "when".
I have to admit that I've lost some sleep in two nights before the session. "Portrait" - this sound personal. Deep. I'm a simple guy. I don't like "personal". I don't like when somebody is trying to reach inside me, my personality. I honestly think, I had easier time before a dentist appointment.
And then the day came... Maggie and Ian are very nice and very professional. It was a pleasure to experience their mutual respect. It helps. The session …show more content…
This time I'm a more willing participant. I do want to work with Maggie. I have a little better understanding of the process. This sessions seems go faster.
Back to the computer for some infamous PhotoShop magic. But the changes are surprisingly small and even more surprisingly effective. The magic is not in the tools or tricks. The real magic is the the hands of the magician, the artist: Maggie.
The final product. Looks great. Really, really great. To good to be true great? Before I decided to post it in my LinedIn profile I've asked few friends if this is really me. Is THIS how THEY see Me? Apparently, for the first time I have pictures showing me, not just my face, but me, the person I really am, or at least the person I'm perceived to be.
The real magic happend not in the PhotoShop, not even in the camera. The real magic was the symphony of my own emotions during this process. Like Beethoven's 5th from thunderstorm to peaceful night. I maybe still don't need a professional portrait for my work, but I didn't know what I was missing. Many, many Mays has passed since I felt this spring in my step.
How do you feel when you see your own image?
When was the list time you smiled seeing yourself in a mirror or on the photograph?
I do smile - now.
Thank you