Valya Shadowed

In the small travel bag I use to carry stuff to photoshoots I have a good

sized piece of lace. I use it with light through windows to cast a

patterned shadow on a model's body. When I went to work with Valya I

did not expect to use it but was pleased that this window had direct

sun. I taped up the lace and made a series of photographs. This one is

one of my favorites.

Good portrait, but the lower part of her torso is a bit full of folds.

The face hidden by her hair is particularly attracting

John - Thank you, Valya was terrific to work with and I think it shows in the photographs.

J. - Thank you.

Luca - I'm pleased much of the image pleases you. I understand that in these days of simple image manipulation software there is a tendancy towards some standard of perfection. In this case I wanted to show Valya for the natural beauty she is. We even agreed that she would wear no makeup.

-Mark