The Femme Vibe
Every once in a while you'll see a face that you'd love to photograph but don't think it will happen due to circumstances of tradition, respect and just plain old bad timing. The other morning in Agra, my friend and I were walking around the town saying hello to folks and soaking up the vibe. We encountered all kinds of friendly folks during our two hour stroll and towards the end of it, we paused by an older woman who wanted a photo with my friend. I was more than happy to make that happen.
My friend, being a woman, changed the vibe considerably. I normally walk around alone and am met with much the same enthusiam but when it comes to older women, especially in more conservative climbs, my photographic options dwindle. No so this day. It turns out that that older woman was the matriarch of a larger family, all of whom were watching us. One of those family members was a striking young mother holding her child. At first I thought there'd be no chance to make her portrait but having established things with her mother-in-law and after a little playful session with the neighborhood kids, she was more than willing to pose.
The femme-vibe, as Ghukfvin dubbed it, played it's part and allowed me to get a shot I may have never had the chance to make.
Take pictures with women.
My friend, being a woman, changed the vibe considerably. I normally walk around alone and am met with much the same enthusiam but when it comes to older women, especially in more conservative climbs, my photographic options dwindle. No so this day. It turns out that that older woman was the matriarch of a larger family, all of whom were watching us. One of those family members was a striking young mother holding her child. At first I thought there'd be no chance to make her portrait but having established things with her mother-in-law and after a little playful session with the neighborhood kids, she was more than willing to pose.
The femme-vibe, as Ghukfvin dubbed it, played it's part and allowed me to get a shot I may have never had the chance to make.
Take pictures with women.
2 comments:
Clay, these india pictures are wonderful. I love these intimate portraits, and the 'beggar' shot is incredble.
Well done.
-Adam B
Clay-- I'll be your femme companion anytime! We're a double whammy team!
Love you!
Aviva
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