Kate, University of Virginia, 2009

I don't have any specific questions, but just wanted to direct you to

this, and all the other pictures in this 24 part series.

I have been pulled into this project as a viewer in a way that is quite overwhelming. The simple subtle lighting, the expressions and the background poster combine into a stunning series that seems intimate and powerful. The expression on each person is stunningly neutral, natural feeling and yet expressive and deep.

 

Congratulations on a series that I would encourage you to present in a gallery space where each image can be viewed, printed much larger then life.

Craig, thanks for this generous comment! I'm very much indebted.

i love this portrait, for her smile, her lively eyes, the slightly open mouth that suggests an open-ness, and for the slight tilt of her head... because it's natural, she is just being herself, not posing --- perhaps not the kind of input you want or need, but i just thought i'd voice my reaction to a photograph i liked

Rajat, your observations are beautiful. Thanks.

I like that the catch light really draw your attention to her eyes.

 

Thank you for all your comments, kind words, and help on my work. They were muchly appreciated. =]

 

I also like a lot of your other portraits. I was wondering, would you happen to have any other suggestions while taking portraits?

yes, I think I do...