The
Photographic Atist by Rick Elias
As an artist in the
photographic medium, opportunities to create original portraits of people are
endless. Life is a constant transition of experiences and change. By taking
time to know my subject, an era of time is captured, and the emotional
experiences of people become historical data that can be passed on for future
generations. Each and every person I photograph as a unique individual.
Therefore no two images I create are the same.
During the photo session you will not
be required to make any additional effort beyond the normal course of a routine
day or situation. People frequently comment how easy it is to be photographed
and how enjoyable their session was. You will feel comfortable during the photo
session and the best part is, you will look great.
We take extra steps to ensure that
each portrait is beautiful to the eye, reminiscent of the whole person, and
tells a story about the individual. To do that, our clients must commit with us
and trust us to create such a portrait.
Photography sessions are done with
spontaneity on location, without the need for lighting equipment or artificial
posing. My method of doing photography is achieved anywhere, anytime, in any
setting and any lighting conditions, achieving superior results to traditional
portrait techniques. This in turn compliments the spontaneity of capturing
people in true-life situations.
With a natural method of
impressionistic light captured in each image, the light is as much a part of
the visual composition as the setting or persons in the image. Light, shadow,
color, and emotion are delicately composed in an artistic design to give the
finished photograph a feeling of the presence of life, movement and
emotion.
Remember that the final images you see
as samples in the studio are just the "tip of the iceberg." To create an image
that is aesthetically pleasing, yet has personal meaning for the subject takes
a bit of work, and much lies beneath the surface in the way of preparation and
methodology.
By approaching every assignment with a
sincere passion for life, I am able to capture the intimacies, love and
emotions that we all inherit from life itself. In a not-so-perfect world, I am
thankful that it is my quest to focus on the positive experiences of people.
Cherishing every moment spent behind the camera, I am grateful to have a front
row seat in people's lives. It is my belief that all people are beautiful when
they are simply themselves. My gift is the ability to see the true self in
people. With photography I am able to capture their emotional
experience.
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