[Leica] explain Avedon light

[lwwesson at gmail.com (leo wesson)]

I just talked to my friend that used to work for Avedon; he was an intern
for 2 months.  He spent most of his time there cataloging negatives, filing
prints and cutting up reject prints.  He confirmed that Avedon was a
perfectionist in the darkroom.  My friend was never at a shoot but he said
that Avedon lit very simply.  So Eric, I guess I didn't really answer  your
question!

Leo


On 12/5/06, Eric Korenman <faneuil@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> thanks - I have seen shots of him shooting that project.
>
> My curiosity is more about his studio light.
> It seems to have directionality and softness simultaneously.
> I have wondered if 'his look' is more in the printing.
>
> Eric
>
>
> On 12/5/06, leo wesson <lwwesson@gmail.com> wrote:
> >
> > eric
> >
> > well, if you are talking about the american west project, it was pretty
> > much
> > natural light, open shade with reflectors.  friend of mine used to work
> > for
> > him and said that he was a perfectionist with the printing.
> >
> > http://www.hrc.utexas.edu/news/press/2003/intheamericanwest.html
> >
> > this book by laura wilson is a good one to look at if you are interested
> > in
> > that particular project.
> >
> > leo
> >
> >
> > On 12/5/06, Eric Korenman <faneuil@gmail.com> wrote:
> > >
> > > Ok - I admit it. I love Avedon's portraits.
> > > I got the high key background thing.. but what is it about his light?
> > > Can anyone explain his lighting techniques?
> > >
> > > Please no "Avedon is crap" responses!
> > >
> > > Eric
> > >
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