Tyrone Green, Captain Adjudant Officer

Veterans Portrait Project was an art show for the Canadian Army

photographed by me and my great friend and Veteran Saun O'mara.

The shadows are pretty deep, and perhaps that's a good way to portray military personnel.  I presume the item on his right arm is quite important, because it really stands out in the photograph.  I know that some uniforms, caps, and emblems can be quite colorful, yet B&W will probably more clearly convey the face -- was this a consideration in choosing B&W?  It's an interesting project.

 I really appreciate your comments and questions.  In particular, your comment about the badge to his left & being prominent, now looking at it - I might have toned it down.  Great suggestion

Going B&W, was more of a printing decision than anything else, we used IPF 710 printer that prints incredible B&W, matched with the MOAB lasal gloss.  The prints at 24X36 stood out.

The high contrast was a decision to bring the soldiers mood, although Tyrone Green is one of Canada's most experienced and decorated soldiers.