Saturday, September 12, 2009

Anne...Again

Music | Slum Goddess by The Fugs

The shoot with Anne brought out a lot of great images!



Thursday, September 10, 2009

Testimonial...

Music | Come Here Boy by Imogen Heap

I work in the entertainment industry and often need photos for publicity and public relation purposes. I found Photo Privé thru a friend where we were able to both get a discount as we booked him at the same time. I was so happy with the results that I've used Ted several times through out the last 3 years. It is amazing that each and every time we shoot, he manages to get something new. I'm also especially happy that I have beautifully documented photographs of myself. I hope to continue to what I hope will become an annual tradition.

Thank you, Ted.

Sincerely,

Serena McIntosh

Wednesday, September 9, 2009

Anne

Music | My Foolish Heart by Linn Halliday

Photographing Anne was insightful, enjoyable, enlightening... It is great to be able to create a piece or in this case, a body of work and learn something about yourself. Anne was gracious enough to tell me she thought of this experience as a special event. She also gave me the impression like on game day, she had butterflies in her stomach. At the time, I didn't really think much of that idea, but now that I have been able to contemplate that thought, I take it as a great complement.

I think all of my photo shoots are somewhat of a collaboration, particularly when I'm shooting a portrait. Of course I have to have some control, especially when in the moment of a shoot I see something and feel a certain look is a great representation of that person. In the case of Anne, I think the shoot was a true collaboration as she just stepped up and started swinging. I loved the fact that she was comfortable enough to let go, to step off. Now I don't really know how much of the real Anne I have in my images, but I feel really great about them. At the time of this writing, she has seen only one image, this one below and I know she is at least approving of it.



This photo is all Anne. My only suggestion was where to stand and with all the butterflies and such, there she goes. Now that I think about it at this very moment, I'm sure I have captured the essence of Anne and the soul that lives within her.

This next photo has more of my signature within it. I remember having her guided into this pose. Though of course she took on her own interpretation of what I was asking, it was my asking that put her in this pose. I'm curious as to what she thinks is more her...



As I mentioned earlier, we managed to create more than a few images. There is a good body of work. Maybe later, more will show up here on the blog...

Thursday, September 3, 2009

My Latest Testimonial...

Music | Somersault by Zero 7

I love my clients...

"In 2008 I made both personal and professional changes in my life and turned to Ted for completion of this transition. I had witnessed the artistry he captured behind the lens and knew he would be an integral part of the completion of my metamorphose.
Recently divorced and a mother of 2, I wished to honor the soft, seductive feminine side of my being a woman.

Ted's reputation and professionalism exceeded all expectations. His uncanny ability to place myself completely at ease, coupled with his keen sense of style and class created a permanent depicture of what I wished to celebrate.

I owe many thanks and gratitude to him for being a part of this process....:)

Thank you Ted,

Candace van Hoof
"