A couple of weeks ago I shot an assignment for the University of Toronto Mississauga Campus. The assignment was to create portraits of scientists from the Physics, Chemistry, and Earth Sciences departments. No layouts as usual and the challenge was how to find a good visual situation that not only gave good clues, but also simplify an extremely busy background. I loved the expression of the chair of the physics dept. here and the display of a little of the “magic” of physics.
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From the Archives. National Ballet School Toronto/Betty Oliphant
Another shot from the analog days. Way early in my career. Was an editorial assignment profiling Betty Oliphant with her students. The shot was taken in the old rehearsal hall which was/is a lovely space. The lighting was fairly simple-most of my lighting was in those days! I wanted everyone to pop from the rich wood wall in the background. I also wanted to achieve a balance between the formal quality of dance and a relaxed feeling.
"Nice kitty, nice kitty."
This shot is from my analog archives. It was an assignment for Goldstar televisions. I think the subject’s name was Bruno. Bruno came with his trainer to a studio that I had rented. There were no restraints, and for this shot, I was only about 6 feet away. Fortunately for me he was a very nice kitty and didn’t eat me.
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Michael
More stories to come.