Eric Ogden, Cormac McCarthy
Found this by way of Andy Adams' 100 Portraits project, which is definitely worth seeing. Eric's picture in 100 Portraits, called Andre Williams, 2008 (image 52 of 100), was one of my favorites. (At the link, don't fail to scroll down to read about the extent of the exhibit.)
Here's Eric's website (also worth seeing).
Mike
(Thanks to Andy)
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Lovely subdued colours in the Eric Ogden portrait. It´s the sort of colour palette I´m always striving for and never reach.
I also like Lydia Panas group portraits, actually been following her work for a couple of weeks.
Paul
Posted by: Paul | Saturday, 13 November 2010 at 02:11 PM
IMO these are mostly not portraits -- they are snapshots.
Posted by: Bill Mitchell | Saturday, 13 November 2010 at 04:35 PM
Eric Ogden is very competent, technically speaking. He is an artist whose "mis en scéne" is perfect. I will profer my best compliment for him: HE IS HONEST.
Posted by: Alex P. Schorsch | Sunday, 14 November 2010 at 03:40 AM
The left foot isn't captured on the image.
Posted by: JCdeR | Sunday, 14 November 2010 at 06:52 AM
Was it shot on a Canon?
To me it has that look - kind of like painting by {very small} numbers.
Not that it is unappealing, just that it doesn't immediately look like a photograph to me.
This stopping and thinking about what it is I am looking at every time I see one of these shots is disconcerting and off-putting.
Anyone else get that?
Posted by: David Bennett | Sunday, 14 November 2010 at 10:13 AM
"This stopping and thinking about what it is I am looking at every time I see one of these shots is disconcerting and off-putting. Anyone else get that?"
Well, I can't speak for Eric and I don't know how he works, but I'm guessing you're *not* "seeing these shots." You're seeing little JPEG reproductions of some other kind of original.
Mike
Posted by: Mike Johnston | Sunday, 14 November 2010 at 11:28 AM
He is one very talented artist. I am glad that I saw his work.
Posted by: Jazz | Sunday, 14 November 2010 at 01:05 PM
I like the "stopping and thinking" part.
Posted by: Patrick Dodds | Sunday, 14 November 2010 at 03:30 PM
Wonderful commercial photography. For me he's in this subtly uncomfortable zone that is 100% successful as commercial work, but the attempts to move in the art world feels tainted by the current commercial style. Harsh words, I know, but that's the danger of developing such a strong commercial style and then bringing that style into an art world context without a clear reason why.
Posted by: Jim Simmons | Sunday, 14 November 2010 at 06:04 PM
Maybe.
http://patrickdoddsphotography.co.uk/photo_6974171.html#photos_id=6974172
Posted by: David Bennett | Sunday, 14 November 2010 at 06:53 PM
"IMO these are mostly not portraits -- they are snapshots"
Definitely portraits... and definitely not snapshots....
Mike
Posted by: Mike Johnston | Sunday, 14 November 2010 at 08:38 PM
The photograph mimicing as a portrait? Whistler's Mother,
in a different mindset or time?
Looked at the image, over a number of times, resembles a painting yet,
it is not.
And more disturbing for me personally, the subject could well be any of my contempary friends, for we all have a similar; if I may say dishelved, look to ourselves.
Sad but true.
Posted by: Bryce Lee | Sunday, 14 November 2010 at 09:08 PM
This series is real class!
Posted by: jeremy | Tuesday, 16 November 2010 at 04:58 AM
100 portraits: They're certainly not snapshots. So many different photographers but there's almost a common style or feeling going on ... the subjects are disengaged from the viewer.
Eric Ogden: I haven't seen this type of cinematic portrait (for want of a better description) before. Love the colour, lighting, composition. I imagine it's large format to get that look? In regards to Jim Simmons comment, Ogden's celebrity images are commissioned work and perhaps not intended to be regarded as "art"?
Posted by: Sven W | Tuesday, 16 November 2010 at 07:18 AM
I love his portraits. They are moving, environmental portraits of amazing quality. I put his site in my favorites list to review from time to time. Stunning lighting and color - and excellent composition. My favorite part of photography is the great variety of style available and I love the Random Excellence selections. Keep connecting and sharing.
Posted by: Barb Smith | Wednesday, 17 November 2010 at 01:35 PM