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Yuri Pautov
Jun-10-2005, 04:16 AM
Priviet, dear friends!
To make something better we must practice.
You know I like portraits - so the question is: how to practice?
Here's a story. This young lady - Alexandra - works as a cashier in a shop. I saw her and said, when my turn has come: "Oh, how beautiful you are! What a coiffure! Just amzing! It'll be great to photograph you today". She smiles, she cant imagine I have a Sony F707 with me in a small bag.. "Oh, by the way... I make not bad portraits as they say... and, strange thing... I have my camera with me... Can you leave your place for 5 min?"
...
Here are the results...

1
http://pautov.viplast.ru/images/gallery/2462.jpg

2 B&w:
http://pautov.viplast.ru/images/gallery/2461.jpg

3 And I wanted to make something "stylish" to her...
http://pautov.viplast.ru/images/gallery/2463.jpg

Today I presented her some photos... She was surprised, though she was waiting...
I asked her - was she disturbed a bit - she said Yes.
I asked her - Am I looking like an maniac - she said no, but if all maniacs would look like maniacs, she said...

So this is an end of the story - I said "Its only the beginning of our photosessions - we will continue..."
And she agreed...
Spasibo,
Yuri
cacee
Jun-10-2005, 04:36 AM
Your work amazes me. I love the first one, I'm just a novice at this, but hopefully I am learning. I know she can't wait till your next photo session.
Steve Cavigliano
Jun-10-2005, 02:02 PM
Excellent as usual Yuri :thumb :thumb I can't decide which of the first two I like the best. She has beautiful eyes and skin so the color one appeals to me, but the sultry look she is giving in the B&W appeals to me also :dunno


Finally, you have let us in on your secret that you use to get these lovely creatures to pose for you :clap I will try this later and probably get my face slapped :lol3


Steve
Harryb
Jun-10-2005, 02:31 PM
Outstanding shots as always Yuri.:thumb I'm looking for to the continuation.
rahmonster
Jun-10-2005, 03:52 PM
:clapVery nice. Another wonderful set. I'm sure that she is really very happy but just being shy Yuri.:D
GREAPER
Jun-10-2005, 04:50 PM
Excellent as ussual. I dont have the nerve to ask people like that.
Rufio220
Jun-10-2005, 05:20 PM
Those are really nice. That girl just let you take her picture, you must have some real charisma. I admire your work, good job. I hope to see more.
Nikolai
Jun-10-2005, 05:55 PM
Nice work, Yuri!:thumb
BigAl
Jun-10-2005, 08:57 PM
These are really great Yuri. A very pretty girl too - I look forward to the next session!

Today I presented her some photos... She was surprised, though she was waiting...
I asked her - was she disturbed a bit - she said Yes.
I asked her - Am I looking like an maniac - she said no, but if all maniacs would look like maniacs, she said... When I ask a young girl recently if I could take her photo she asked me why. I said I collect pictures of pretty young ladies. She said "that's freaky"

regards
alan
ginger_55
Jun-10-2005, 10:14 PM
These days, here, with what we hear in the media, I don't think I would go off with someone who said that to me.

So, I understand the "freaky" thing.

Yuri, I like the last one best. So ageless of people at that age.

ginger

There is a book out about portraits and the law, or something like that. Lots of different releases, it said. I just read about it today.
Nir
Jun-10-2005, 10:48 PM
Yuri fantastic! You really have a nerve :D . The 1st is the best in my opinion.
Skippy
Jun-10-2005, 10:58 PM
Your a very talented man aren't you :D

I really love that first shot, it gives off a lovely warm feeling.
I am sure she would be very pleased with your images that you have taken.

Thanks for sharing.........your portrait work is always beautiful Yuri.
Skippy (Australia)
Yuri Pautov
Jun-11-2005, 04:24 AM
Spasibo vsem (Thak you all) for your kindest words. dear friends!
YUri