19 Feb 07
Bronwen is my original muse. We happened to meet shortly after I got my SLR camera, and ever since, she’s my primary model when doing photographic tests and experiments.
These were taken over the course of about a year. From before we started dating to passed the break-up.
Every angle captures a different side of someone.
Looking back on these reminds me of how much I miss it when she had red hair, which she dyed for me (but didn’t like to admit it). Too bad I can’t convince her now to do it again.
Wow. She is so incredibly photogenic & gorgeous. She looks great in every photo, and pulls off so many different looks! The photography itself is great, I like the portrait work on that. I hope to get better at it myself, practice makes perfect. But yeah those pictures are very endearing.
I really like the Patty harts look. The black pearl eyes looking in the distance is my weakness.
@quelyn — That’s the thing about people. Some look better in photos, some look better in real life. Not everyone is photogenic.
I think a large part of a different look comes from the hair, not as much the accessories like earrings, etc. Makes me envious. You don’t have much to work with when your hair is short.
@Causalien — Her eyes are actually brown, but the saturation in the photo is high enough that they look very dark. Bronwen thanks you for the compliment though.
Second last photo with the reflections in the eyes … yikes. Just amazing bro.
What? You have a red-hair fixation TOO? My best friend M (also Chinese) has that same thing, and I think Bronwen is just his type even w/brown hair. (He’s engaged, not to worry — to a redhead.)
I envy her lovely ivory skin. I always wished I were an unfreckled person like her. I love portraiture like this — it brings out all the subtleties in a personality.
@Aaron — Thanks man…I’m may post a copy of the original crop because there’s a lot of detail missing.
@Xibee — My obsession with red hair started with a very special person and lasted quite a number of years, but I got over it when I got over her. There’s still a bit of lingering attraction there, but nowhere near as strong as before. I think it’s more of a uniqueness factor now; supposedly only 1/100 people are redheads, and I’ve always liked things that are unique.
Hey Jeff, awesome shots man. Thanks for sharing them with us. It’s interesting that you mention that 1/100 people are redheads – I think a full HALF of my friends are redheads
Love those photos…. gorgeous shots. Especially love the trusting look.
Linked to you, come visit sometime.
@Nick — Does that include both males and females?
I also learned that 20 percent of Playboy Playmates are redheads. Let’s hear it for Pop-Up Video providing us with completely useless knowledge.
@8 in 48 — Thank you. I’ll be sure to visit.
Okay, this is late. But still, I love the cozy look! Wow! She seems to have porcelain. Beautiful! and Cozy!