Lens Flare: Members Highlighting Members

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We asked our HSM members to highlight one of their favourite images taken by one of their fellow members and to share a few words explaining why they love the photograph. We love Chris Henry’s words explaining why he loves the work of London photographer, Chris Mann.

Thanks, Chris!

By: Chris Henry, Ashford, Kent, UK / Associate Member of Headshots Matter

Chris Mann’s photos are so visually arresting that I am equally captivated and unsettled by them. Eschewing the neat-and-tidy approach that many headshot photographers obsess over perhaps too readily, his work is raw and strongly emotive. In this photo, there is no doubt whatsoever that Isobella is looking straight at me and is challenging me to meet her gaze - this is not always easy to do with those who seem so at ease in their environment, as she does. Isobella appears completely comfortable in her appearance and, with her stoic presence, demands of me answers to the questions ‘are you as comfortable in yourself and, if not, why not?’.

I think that to provoke such a reaction is an astonishing feat, but is one that Chris’ photos seem to do as a matter of course. I strongly recommend browsing through his portfolio, but be ready to answer questions about yourself when you have.

 

© Chris mann

For more information regarding Chris Henry’s and Chris Mann’s work, please feel free to view their websites:
www.chrishenryphotography.com | www.chrismannportraits.com

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Dwayne Brown


Dwayne Brown has dedicated his adult life to professional photography. Throughout this extensive career he has had the opportunity to photograph a diverse array of people in many places, contributing to his personal and professional growth. His continued curiosity and desire to craft excellent imagery fuel his passion for headshot photography.