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One Flesh
by Shay Stephens
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25-APR-2002 Shay Stephens

9th
One Flesh
by Shay Stephens

Boston, MA

Dori and Russ
Captured with a light camera right, a light on the background, and a fill light camera left.
www.shaystephens.com

Sony DSC-F717
1/200s f/3.2 at 21.1mm iso100 with Flash full exif

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Sony Forums Challenges09-Apr-2003 19:36
Really great image. I love the guy's expression! You can see these two have a fun and playful relationship :-D. Lisafx
ctfchallenge09-Apr-2003 05:02
Beautiful job, Shay. Contrary to the comments about scars, freckles, wrinkles, etc., I'm all for leaving most of those intact. They go towards part of the characteristics of what makes a person very individual (Harrison Ford has that recognizable scar on his chin, after all). I like leaving those little imperfections the way they are. I like the lighting here, particularly as I'm familiar with what it took to set it up. I also appreciate the way the individuals in the shot initially didn't want to do this pose, but after seeing what you were asking for it became an entirely new creation that they both enjoyed. An excellent study in using subtle positioning to *create* the shot rather than just letting it happen on its own. --- Ulysses
Jeff D09-Apr-2003 01:56
Boy, technically perfect is right. Great work Shay. Not only could I have never taken such a perfect photo, but I could never have resisted the temptation to retouch the scar on the bridge of his nose. This photo (and couple) is so perfect that my attention is drawn to this small human imperfection everytime I look at it. -Jeff
Guest 08-Apr-2003 17:23
excellent lighting on this.
Sony Forums Challenges08-Apr-2003 07:39
Gorgeous Lighting Shay, great skin tones, technically perfect. Love the colours in this one..................Vikas
Sony Forums Challenges07-Apr-2003 09:52
Very fine couple portrait, Shay...nice color/tones, expressions, lighting, and detail. Great catch of light in the hair. MFC
Sony Forums Challenges07-Apr-2003 07:48
Shay, you is one fine photographer. Brilliant. Jon M
Guest 07-Apr-2003 06:07
Hi Shay, man, the first thing I thought was "great skin tones". An obviously happy relationship. You have a great ability to capture a candidness in a studio setting. jim/shutter