The WordPress Weekly Photo Challenge has the theme of Waiting. An interesting theme, that made me think of a number of images that I shot over the years.
There are several that came to mind rather quickly, but one stuck out, as it is a rather straightforward shot that I captured during a model shoot. While most of the work that I share on this blog is landscape or nature oriented, I have done a reasonable amount of people photography, which I have always found enjoyable.
For what might this lady be waiting?
Lady in Waiting
This shoot was all about the jewelry, but I couldn’t resist to go for a bit more atmosphere in this image.
A Fresh Perspective
Photography is more than just a vehicle for capturing the world around me; it provides me with a palette and a set of brushes, with which I paint not only what I see, but also look to express the emotions that are evoked by the scene in front of me in that moment.
Growing up in the Netherlands exposed me to a wide cross-section of visual arts that laid the foundation of my photographic view of all that surrounds me. Early influences were the Dutch Masters of the 17th century, to whom I was introduced by my grandfather during museum explorations; favorites among them are the scenes of quotidian life depicted by Jan Steen and Frans Hals and the vivid landscapes of Jacob van Ruisdael.
My classical high school education was supplemented by the Boijmans Van Beuningen museum, where I spent many a lunch hour exploring its great collection. Here I was introduced to surrealism with a particular love for the approach taken by Salvador Dali; Dali also rekindled my appreciation for the work of Hieronymus Bosch, who often showed the folly of us mortals.
Universal Connections
My approach to any photographic subject is to look for understanding first; in this I look to establish either a connection between the viewer and the subject or capture the connection of the subject with its surroundings. The captured image then aims to portray this connection from a perspective that is part of my personal interpretation.
This interpretation is often a form of externalized introspection, which may alternately display the connection of isolated beings and items with their environment or highlight the whimsy of the profound world, in which we find ourselves. The universe is full of connections, many of which are waiting to be discovered; part of my journey as a photographer is to document these connections.
Any assignment, be it an event, a product shoot or a portrait session is always approached through communication with the client; this is where the first connection is established. Ideas are exchanged and a collaborative plan of action forms, ultimately resulting in a set of images that aim to exceed the expectations of each client.
And, lest we forget, it is important to have fun while practicing the serious business of photography!
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Great photo. Here’s an amusing response from an Octogenarian who’d peeked at this image over my shoulder … “If the corset is still unlaced she’s waiting for someone to come and do a Gone-with-the-Wind on her, and if it is already laced she better be waiting for the seamstress to fix that thing: it is WAY too loose over her breast” 🙂
Dutch goes the Photo! 
Beautiful lighting on a lovely lady.
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Amazing capture!
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is better that way. ladies first.
She is waiting for the photographer to click the shutter so she can get out of that uncomfortable corset
LOL! She was quite comfortable
Beautiful shot in that light!
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Love the shot. Beautiful!
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I agree. It’s a beautiful shot.
janet
Thank you very much!
Great photo Frank. I see her waiting for the groom lol
Thank you! As a matter of fact, I shot a photo of the bride at one of the weddings I photographed to give exactly that effect.
this is awesome! beautiful moment you captured.
Thank you!
Great photo. Here’s an amusing response from an Octogenarian who’d peeked at this image over my shoulder … “If the corset is still unlaced she’s waiting for someone to come and do a Gone-with-the-Wind on her, and if it is already laced she better be waiting for the seamstress to fix that thing: it is WAY too loose over her breast” 🙂
LMAO! Yes, she was a bit small for the corset, but that was the look that the designer wanted and I’m just a photographer 🙂
🙂 I figured it was part of the composition but thought that reaction was too much fun to not share … 😉
Lovely shot! Great composition!
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Absolutely stunning!
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Stunning!