277/365 and Stranger #18

This is Derek Ridgers who is my number 18 of my 100 strangers project. Derek is a photographer so was happy to be part of this project. Now I have to come clean... stranger.. yes because I don't know him. He did however photograph a friend of mine some thirty years ago as part of a subculture project that he was undertaking. We spoke a little about that project and the work he was exhibiting when this portrait was taken.

 

This was a bit of a challenge because it was a noisy environment with lots of people in close proximity...lots of people!

 

It was also a good learning experience.

What could I have done differently:

 

I would have liked to have liked to have framed him a bit closer or I could have shown more of the environment. My problem is still not taking a number of photos because I don't want to take up the persons time.

 

Reviewing and reflecting on the portrait the one thing I should have done was make use of the tilting back screen. I use the viewfinder almost all of the time and only very very rarely use the screen. Derek is clearly taller than me and if I'd used the screen I believe I could have taken a more flattering professional looking portrait. Something I definitely remember if I shoot anyone else that much taller than me.

 

If you would like to know more about Derek Ridgers please follow the link: www.derekridgers.com

 

If you would like to see my other stranger please visit the album: flic.kr/s/aHsk4oYqEF

 

Thanks for taking the time to look at this image. Constructive comments are always welcome.

 

Find out more about the project and see pictures taken by other photographers at the 100 Strangers Flickr Group page

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