Published in PORTRAITS, edited by Duncan Evans, Ava Press, 2008

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John, I like this photo very, very much. I read your biography and looked over your photos. You are very talented. The nudity in your photos is not superfluous as you claim, nor is it incidental in anyway. I have no problem with nudity and I do not represent the lowest common denominator. The human body is beautiful but I am always curious as to why only certain nude bodies are shown and not a greater variety of body types of both females and males. By all means exercise your artistic freedom and shoot what you want but a greater diversity of subjects might me more interesting. I am sure you can put forward a volume of rationionalizations as to why you do what you do but do take some responsibility for perpetuating female images that are damaging to many women's self-esteem. Few of these these "girls" are the girl next door, at least not where I live!!!! All that aside, you are very talented and I hope you will spread your talent into a wider variety of subjects.

Pleasant portrait, model as well..

Well Allan, it is strange that you feel compelled to come to the defense of women, whereas so few of them over the years have taken the same approach, not to mention the young ladies that pose for me, a good 95 per cent of which are chosen precisely among the girls next door as I describe. Maybe you are just not very observant around you ... :-)

 

I have strictly no rationalization to put forward as you suggest. I am a "glamour" and "artistic nude" photographer, and I have entitled my portfolios accordingly.

 

To suggest that attempting to make women look beautiful is damaging to their self esteem by perpetuating this image of them is frankly a little absurd.

Another lovely portrait of a beautiful young lady. Leanna :O)

Sweet Image!

A beautiful portrait , So elegant

Beautiful John. Quiet and lovely. My compliments, Bill

Very good portrait,John. Composition,exposure,DOF and light are perfect.Juha is right:-)

Very good portrait with excellent exposure and pose. Bravo John.

Elegant portrait. So soft and expressive . . . just brilliant. In this the ring really matches with her personality. All the best.

Nice capture again, relaxed expression, grayscale and lovely model.

Again...the transparent elegance of this young lady is smashing.......excellent pose....and look...appropriate DOF....though I would have loved to see the whole necklace...and the locket (which seems like a lock from here) because they both (with the ring) contrast with the soft and elegant overall impression adding up to the overall composition....

 

Best regards

 

Drop by...

yes, I too regret having sacrificed the locket Sorin, thank you. Unfortunately, one doesn't always see these things on the spur of a moment, but it is a definite failing ..

Graceful Portrait of Elegant Woman. I like your portfolio and they are so real.

Hello John, this is an absolute delight, a real charmer. It reminds me of the iconic photograph of Audrey Hepburn in 'Breakfast at Tiffany's.

 

Regards. Peter

I know I'm repeating what's been already said:

A really elegant and nice portrait, with an outstanding composition, and -as always- perfect lighting.

Nothing else to add. I really like this one.

Regards,

Esteve

A lovely composition with perfect lighting.... so natural...well done... Kim :o)

captured by John Peri. Whatever that's on her mind, it must be a pleasant one :o).

And I almost forgot: Beautiful portrait! Face, expression, tones, background perfectly neutralized and again shown...very, very good, which is not a big deal for you maestro, ha!

 

John, may I have the honor to invite you on the celebration of my first anniversary?!

 

http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=5455489&size=lg

 

Tuxedo isn't obligatory! Thank you in advance for coming!

 

PDE

John,

 

First of all, what an exquisite portrait of a very beautiful lady. I was right to refer to her before as an actress, not a model, for rather than assuming a posed attitude, she seems to have been captured in a frame from a most interesting movie; perhaps a comedy of manners, with her at an elegant dinner party, mildly amused, and at the same time, intriqued by her dinner companion.

 

But, about this "damaging" comment by Allan: Has he even bothered to look at your porfolio? Most photographers on PN treat their models as mannequins, with all the personality of a bowl of fruit. How "liberating" is that? Your subjects are your muses, your collaborators, your partners in a process that brings out the life experiences of each and everyone of them. Never do you demean. Never do you patronize. Often, in fact, they seem to be the ones in control, and that you are the hired hand! (Actually, I learned a long time ago to find the most intelligent women that I can find to be around, and then to shut up, and listen to them. I have been a very happy man.)

 

Oh, well, we each bring our own prejudices to everything that see, think and do, and such comments reveal more about of the critic that they do about what is being critqued.

 

With respect and admiration for you, your actress, and your art,

 

Glenwood

 

 

Thank you Glenwood, I do so much appreciate your support. You above all have understood the profound respect and affection in which I hold my models. And you are totally right of course when you imply that they remain in control at all times. What could possibly be more powerful than the amazing grace and feminity expressed by the young lady above. They are not stupid furthermore and if they felt expoitation, they would be the first to revolt.

 

I don't think that Allan really meant any harm. Whereas I do understand the pressure that some people feel when standards are raised high, and it does not apply to women alone, I don't think it right however that others should suffer because of the inability for some to reach any particular goals. We need examples to strive for and a sense that achievement is possible, otherwise we will all drown in mediocrity and self pity.

 

 

 

 

Another excellent portrait from you, John...Like the tone and mood.

An absolutely stunning portrait. She could be musing about almost anything.

i saw this portrait first time today - i really like it John - so nice so tender so well taken ...bravo .