I've been stringing lately for the Mecklenburg Times--yes, sorta like Peter Parker. No, no radioactive spiders yet.
I'm shooting for articles mostly having to do with business--especially business persons. I've been shooting "CP" or center piece images--those designed to anchor a page visually.
To be sure, it's been an interesting process: For one thing, the culture of the paper is different than the magazine I usually work for. The Meck Times wants a very solid, serious feel--hey I can do that. I'm a big believer in crafting the message a client wants--some artists have a problem with this, but in this case my job is to be creative within guidelines. I was slightly hoping to shoot a bank executive in a bathtub full of money though.
The other thing is how little time you have to get the shot. These CEO-types are extremely busy. My last three assignments have been accomplished in under 5 minutes. One subject (not pictured who I won't name), said the only time he/she could spare was "literally two minutes" if we could shoot it somewhere along the way as we walked to his/her next meeting. Somehow I pulled it off--found a suitable location, and got the shot in my allotted time including changing lenses. Would I have liked more time? Sure--but I got it and my editor was very happy with the photo...something Peter Parker never could manage.
Former Charlotte Mayor and local architect Harvey Gantt (top) and
former President and General Manager of Lowe's Motor Speedway, Humpy Wheeler (below).
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