Outtakes

One of the challenging parts about editing my own blog is choosing what to show and not to show. ‘Outtakes’ is for all those that didn’t make the cut.

(Photo-© 2013 Martha Browne)

Danielle dozes off during our photo shoot.

Photo Diary: 6-17-2013

My son takes an afternoon nap in his hammock tied up between two old holly trees. Yes…that’s a baseball cap (the Oakland A’s) over his face. :)

(Photo- ©2013 Martha Browne)

Inspired By Mike Disfarmer- Portrait #2

A series of portraits I did based on the work of Mike Disfarmer.

Portrait #2 of 20

(Portrait of Curtis B. #02/20- © 2013 Martha Browne)

Inspired By Mike Disfarmer- 20 Portraits

I’ve been an admirer of Mike Disfarmer’s images (taken during the 1930′s-1940′s) ever since I came across his work a decade ago. What do I like? First, I’m a big fan of classic black and white photography. That was the initial draw. Next  are the people he spent a lifetime crafting portraits of. None famous- just regular folks coming to the studio to have their pictures taken. Sure there were other photographers doing this, but Disfarmer’s work sets him apart. He had the remarkable ability to capture individual personalities and quirks on film.

For the past three months I’ve been shooting a series based on Disfarmer’s work. I found twenty regular folks as models. Some I matched up with Disfarmer’s actual photos- not to every last detail, but close enough to make the connection. Other photos were posed in what I refer to as in the spirit of Disfarmer.

Portrait #1 of 20

(Cover of Abbi and Portrait of C.G. # 01/20- © 2013 Martha Browne)

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(Photo- ‘Walk This Way #17′- © 2013 Martha Browne)

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It’s time to continue the journey. Care to follow along? :)

(Photo- ‘Walk This Way #16′ © 2013 Martha Browne)

~candid spaces~

A series of photographs showing home exteriors, interiors and gardens as I found them. No effort was made in styling.

My favorite roses were put in by the previous owner of our old house. I wish they’d last all summer but they only bloom the beginning of June and then that’s it.

(Photo- ©2013 Martha Browne)

~candid spaces~

A series of photographs showing home exteriors, interiors and gardens as I found them. No effort was made in styling.

(Photo- © 2013 Martha Browne)

Photo Diary: 5-27-2013

Civil War reenactors on Memorial Day.

(Photos- © 2013 Martha Browne)

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